Not all suppliers listed in online catalogs are who they claim to be. Verifying a supplier before placing an order is one of the most important steps to avoid fraud.
Selecting a supplier in China involves evaluating several factors: product quality, production capacity, and technical feasibility, among others. Once a supplier that appears to meet these requirements has been identified, the next step is to foster a relationship of trust based on constant and fluid communication, not just the initial exchange of emails or messages.
A reliable way to verify a supplier is by visiting the factory in person, contacting the supplier directly (not just through intermediaries), and administering an evaluation questionnaire that confirms the supplier is reliable and capable of providing the required services and products. This helps distinguish between a genuine factory and an intermediary that simply resells third-party products without direct control over production.
At Juma Trading and Logistics, our supplier search and verification service includes precisely these steps: selection based on client requirements, direct contact with the supplier, a factory visit, and the administration of an evaluation questionnaire before recommending a supplier to begin a business relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions
A factory visit and direct contact with the supplier are the most reliable ways to confirm it. An evaluation questionnaire also helps verify the real production capacity behind the supplier.
It depends on the level of verification that was done beforehand. That's why the supplier selection and verification process is an important step before agreeing to any payment terms.
It's worth confirming that the supplier has been visited or verified, that there is fluid and constant communication, and that the evaluation questionnaire confirmed their technical and production capacity.
