How we find and verify reliable suppliers
The right supplier is the foundation of a successful order. We check suppliers before we recommend them, so you buy with confidence.
Why verification matters
Working with an unchecked supplier exposes your business to fraud, poor quality, missed deadlines and goods that do not meet the requirements of the market you sell into. Verification reduces those risks before money changes hands.
What we check
- BackgroundWho the supplier is and how long they have traded.
- Business practicesHow they operate and deal with buyers.
- CertificationsRelevant quality and compliance documents.
- Production processesWhether they can make your product to specification.
- Track recordTheir history of delivering for other customers.
- International standardsCompliance with the standards that apply to your goods.
Quality checks before shipment
Verification continues after an order is placed. Pre-shipment inspections and quality control checks can be arranged so products are checked against your specification before they leave the factory.
A long-term relationship
Good suppliers are worth keeping. We help build lasting relationships between buyers and suppliers, which tends to improve reliability, communication and terms over time.
Want to do some checks yourself? Read our practical guide: how to evaluate international suppliers.
Tell us what you need to source.
Share the product, the quantity and your timescale. We will come back to you with the next steps, usually within one working day.