Indian Supplier
AI Agent-Readiness Program
Prepare your business for
AI-powered supplier discovery
The Indian Supplier AI Agent-Readiness Program helps footwear manufacturers and material/component suppliers become more visible, commercially understandable, and easier for international brands to discover through Frank AI.
Developed in collaboration with ISF, FDRA, and Material Exchange, the program prepares suppliers for the next generation of AI-assisted sourcing.
Indian Supplier AI Agent-Readiness Program
Prepare your business for AI-powered supplier discovery
The Indian Supplier AI Agent-Readiness Program helps footwear manufacturers and material/component suppliers become more visible, commercially understandable, and easier for international brands to discover through Frank AI.
Developed in collaboration with ISF, FDRA, and Material Exchange, the program prepares suppliers for the next generation of AI-assisted sourcing.
Why this matters
The way brands discover suppliers is changing
Global footwear brands are looking for faster ways to identify suppliers that match their sourcing needs.
As AI becomes part of the sourcing process, brands increasingly rely on structured supplier information – not just websites, PDFs, catalogues, or email introductions – to understand capabilities and evaluate potential partners.
India has world-class manufacturing expertise. This program helps make that expertise easier to discover, understand, and match with international sourcing opportunities.
What the program does
The program helps suppliers prepare their business for AI-powered sourcing by:
- Creating a structured AI-ready supplier profile
- Organizing company, product, and capability information
- Making suppliers discoverable through Frank AI
- Supporting AI-powered supplier matching
- Improving supplier readiness for international brand engagement
What participating suppliers receive
AI-ready supplier profile
Present your company in a structured format that makes it easier for brands and AI systems to understand your capabilities.
Increased visibility
Become easier to discover when international footwear brands search for suppliers matching specific sourcing requirements.
Your own Frank AI supplier agent
Each participating supplier is supported by a dedicated Frank AI agent that can explain capabilities, products, certifications, and commercial strengths to brands.
Better supplier positioning
Help brands understand your manufacturing strengths, quality level, certifications, production capabilities, and commercial fit.
Optional AI services
Suppliers may also choose additional services such as:
- AI Trend Matching
- AI Tech Pack Validation
How it works
Step 1
Complete your supplier information.
Step 2
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Step 4
Why join?
Participating suppliers gain:
- Greater visibility with international footwear brands
- Better representation of products and manufacturing capabilities
- AI-supported supplier discovery
- Stronger positioning for future sourcing opportunities
- Participation in an industry initiative developed with ISF, FDRA, and Material Exchange
Partnership
Built through industry collaboration
ISF
Supports supplier participation and represents India’s footwear manufacturing industry.
FDRA
Connects the program with the international footwear ecosystem and promotes supplier visibility among global footwear brands.
FDRA – the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America – is the leading U.S. footwear trade association, representing nearly 500 companies and brands across around 98% of U.S. footwear sales. Its members include major names such as Nike, Adidas, Crocs, Caleres, Clarks, Cole Haan, Converse, Deckers, Foot Locker, Puma, Reebok and Skechers.
Material Exchange & Frank AI
Provides the AI platform, supplier digitization, supplier matching, and AI-powered discovery.
Prepare your business for the future of supplier discovery
Eligible ISF member companies are invited to join the Indian Supplier AI Agent-Readiness Program and position their business for AI-powered sourcing.