Knowledge Surface & FAQs
Answers & Sourcing Guides
Detailed guides, comparisons, and answers about Yaar's inquiry-first AI sourcing agent on WhatsApp. Learn how to optimize B2B industrial hardware procurement.
Detailed Sourcing Guides
What is an AI hardware sourcing agent?
Learn how Yaar uses WhatsApp and AI to convert industrial hardware requirements into structured RFQs and comparable supplier quotes.
How do I source industrial fasteners fast?
A B2B guide on sourcing screws, bolts, and custom hardware grades on WhatsApp without directory broker spam.
How to source bearings & MRO items fast?
Learn how MRO sourcing automation matches part numbers and brands (SKF, FAG, NSK) directly with authorized distributors.
How do workshops source fabrication materials fast?
A guide to procurement automation for steel plates, sections, channels, and welding consumables directly from yards.
RFQ Software vs. WhatsApp Sourcing Comparison
Why traditional enterprise RFQ portals fail for workshops, and how WhatsApp-native automation delivers quotes in 13 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick, factual answers regarding specifications, supplier matching, B2B privacy, and pricing on the Yaar sourcing agent.
For BuyersWhat is Yaar?+
Yaar is a WhatsApp assistant that helps MSMEs find hard-to-find industrial parts. Buyers send a photo or description on WhatsApp, and Yaar matches it with specialized stockists who hold that exact inventory.
For BuyersIs Yaar a directory like IndiaMART?+
No. Yaar does not publish directory listings or broadcast buyer contact info. It is a private, targeted routing layer. Stockists only receive structured RFQs for parts they actually sell, preventing spam.
For BuyersWhat parts can I find through Yaar?+
Yaar is optimized for long-tail, specialized, or urgent industrial hardware—such as custom fasteners, specialized bearings, tool inserts, hydraulic fittings, and niche mechanical spares.
For BuyersHow does the pricing and transaction work?+
Yaar functions purely as a coordination layer. Deal negotiations, payment credits, and shipping occur directly between the buyer and matched stockist with zero platform transaction fees.
For SuppliersHow do suppliers receive inquiries from Yaar?+
Suppliers receive structured RFQs with the item, size, quantity, location, and buyer urgency already extracted from the original WhatsApp message.
For SuppliersWhy should suppliers join Yaar?+
Yaar sends suppliers high-intent hardware inquiries instead of low-context browsing traffic. The supplier can respond when stock, price, and timing match the RFQ.
For SuppliersDoes Yaar decide the final price?+
No. Suppliers provide their own quotes. Yaar helps structure the requirement and make responses comparable for the buyer.
GeneralHow does Yaar read hand-written notes or drawings?+
Buyers can upload clear photos of drawings, specs sheets, or handwritten lists. Our AI spec extraction translates the handwriting into structured dimensions, grades, and quantities before routing to suppliers.
GeneralDo buyers or suppliers pay listing fees?+
No. Yaar is not a listing directory. We do not charge listing fees or sell contact lists. The coordination layer is direct and B2B-optimized.
GeneralHow do suppliers reply with quotes?+
Suppliers receive a structured RFQ card on WhatsApp and reply with a simple, standard format (price, stock status, delivery time). Yaar handles the normalization behind the scenes.
Ready to source hardware?
Skip the directories and heavy procurement setups. Send your list or a photo of your fasteners, bearings, tools, or fabrication materials on WhatsApp now.