Research Services
Supplier Public-Source Brief
A focused public-source review for buyers who already have one supplier or a small number of supplier candidates and need a clearer view of the companies, websites, brands and products involved.
When this service may help
- An English company name is difficult to connect to a Chinese legal entity
- A website, manufacturer and export company appear to be different entities
- Several English company names are used
- Brand ownership is unclear
- Different public sources show different company information
- The supplier’s public product range is difficult to understand
What the brief may cover
- Legal entity and public names
- Websites and domains
- Brands and trademarks
- Related entities
- Public product evidence
- Public business-model statements
- Different public records
- Information not found
- Order-specific confirmation questions
- Sources and review date
Standard scope
The initial standard scope should cover one main company and, where necessary, a small number of publicly related entities. Larger multi-company projects require a separate scope.
What the buyer provides
- Supplier name
- Website
- Marketplace page, if relevant
- Product being sourced
- Target market
- Current sourcing stage
- Questions that need clarification
What the service does not include
It does not include factory audit, product inspection, laboratory testing, certification verification, credit rating, legal due diligence, financial due diligence, supplier recommendation or order placement.
Free profile versus paid brief
A free Supplier Profile is selected and scoped by the site for general public use. A paid brief focuses on the client’s selected supplier and specific questions. Purchasing a brief does not influence public profile content or placement.