Overview #
The Company Profile is your organization’s digital identity within ScopeMatch. It centralizes key information such as general details, industries, certifications, values, corporate structure, contacts, and product catalogs. A complete and validated profile increases your visibility in searches, improves trust with potential partners, and ensures accurate data across the platform. The Company Profile is also the foundation for other features like Product Supply, Product Catalog, and Network Analysis, since data entered here flows into sourcing lists, validations, and analytics.
When to Use It #
Update and manage your Company Profile when:
- Setting up your organization for the first time.
- Adding or updating products, services, or certifications.
- Recording new locations, affiliates, or parent companies.
- Keeping contact and audit information current for validation.
- Improving your Profile Strength to maximize exposure.
Step-by-Step Guide #
- General Information
- Enter your company name, website, type, headquarters, and insurance range.
- Add industries, certifications, and company values that define your operations.
- Use the About the Company field to describe your mission, values, and achievements.
- Corporate Structure
- Define parent and affiliate companies.
- Record ownership percentages and visibility status for transparency.
- Locations
- Add company locations where operations take place.
- Specify location type (e.g., HQ, regional office, production facility).
- Contacts
- Add key personnel, their role, email, and phone details.
- Assign role types to clarify responsibilities.
- Connections
- View your linked companies (e.g., plant owners, distributors, manufacturers).
- Each connection displays organization type, visibility, and validation status.
- Audits
- Record audit details for compliance and quality assurance.
- Upload relevant audit certifications when available.
- Product Catalog and Services
- Add your company’s products under categories (e.g., bolts and nuts, pipes, flanges).
- Include specifications for clarity.
- Add services such as manufacturing, logistics, or consulting.
- Products and services listed here connect directly to Product Supply lists and Network Analysis, ensuring consistency and visibility across the platform.
Best Practices & Tips #
Do: #
- Keep your profile up-to-date – vendors and partners rely on validated information.
- Use certifications and values to highlight credibility and alignment with industry standards.
- Regularly review your Profile Strength indicator to track completeness.
Don’t: #
- Leave key sections empty (e.g., contacts, locations, product catalog), as incomplete profiles reduce visibility.
- Forget to update corporate structure when affiliates or ownership details change.
FAQs #
- What does “Validated” mean in the Connections section?
- It means the information has been cross-checked with the vendor’s profile and confirmed as accurate.
- How do I increase Profile Strength?
- Fill in all available fields, add products/services, upload certifications, and list audits.
- Can vendors manage their own company profiles?
- Yes. Once claimed, vendors can update and validate their profile, which improves accuracy and increases trust across the network.
- Why is completing my Company Profile important?
- A complete profile increases your visibility across ScopeMatch. It improves matching in Search Requests, validates data in Product Supply, and enhances the accuracy of Network Analysis, helping partners find and trust your company more easily.
Troubleshooting #
- If Profile Strength doesn’t update → Refresh the page or re-save details.
- If a connection isn’t validated → Check if the vendor has an active profile; invite them to join if not.
- If products/services don’t display → Ensure categories and specs are added in the Product Catalog section.
For further details or to request upload assistance, please contact us via helprequest@scopematch.com