Check Your Supplier Before You Commit to an Order.
A supplier’s quotation or online profile does not tell you everything about its business. Before placing an order, you may want to understand more about the company, its business role and its apparent capabilities.
SkyTide Sourcing helps overseas buyers review available supplier information or arrange an on-site factory assessment in China.
Value to Your Business
- Understand who you are dealing with. Review available company information and clarify whether a supplier appears to operate as a manufacturer, trading company or both.
- Get a clearer picture of factory capabilities. An on-site visit can help you observe visible facilities and discuss production capabilities directly.
- Make a more informed decision. Use the available information and assessment findings to evaluate the supplier against your purchasing requirements.
What’s Included in Our Service
Basic Supplier Verification
- Review available company information.
- Check available business details and supplier background.
- Assess whether available information indicates a manufacturer, trading company or both.
- Summarize findings and potential questions for further clarification.
On-Site Factory Assessment
- Arrange a factory visit and discuss the agreed assessment scope.
- Observe visible facilities, equipment and production processes where accessible.
- Discuss production capabilities, product experience and order requirements.
- Collect relevant photos or videos where permitted.
- Provide a summary of observations and findings.
Extended Factory Assessment
- A customized scope based on your product, supplier and assessment requirements.
- Additional checks or arrangements subject to feasibility and quotation.
The depth of verification depends on the information available and the access granted by the supplier. A basic verification is not an on-site audit, and an assessment cannot guarantee future product quality.
How It Works
- 1. Send the Supplier Details — Share the company name, website, contact details and the product or order you are considering.
- 2. Confirm the Assessment Scope — We identify the checks required and clarify whether remote verification or an on-site visit is more appropriate.
- 3. Conduct the Checks — We review available information or coordinate the agreed factory visit.
- 4. Receive the Findings — We provide a summary to help you evaluate the supplier and decide on the next steps.
Who Is This Service For?
- First-time importers considering an unfamiliar supplier.
- Buyers who want to learn more about a supplier before placing an order.
- Businesses comparing manufacturers and trading companies.
- Importers who need a local representative to visit a factory in China.
Pricing & Fees
- Basic Supplier Verification: Starting from US$20 per supplier.
- On-Site Factory Assessment: Starting from US$100 per factory.
- Extended Factory Assessment: Custom quotation.
Travel, additional visits, specialized audits, laboratory testing, certification checks and other third-party costs are charged separately where applicable.