Supplier Vetting Lab

Field kit 01 · China sourcing

Source with evidence,
not instincts.

A structured workbook and field guide for comparing suppliers, surfacing red flags, and estimating landed cost before you commit to an order.

See launch offer Inspect what’s included
  • 15suppliers compared
  • 12risk checks
  • 6bilingual scripts
Decision file / 2026 Review ready
SV–01

Supplier decision gate

  1. 01
    DefineRequirements & non-negotiables
    Briefed
  2. 02
    VerifyClaims, documents & evidence gaps
    Check
  3. 03
    CompareWeighted score & landed cost
    Modelled
Decision rule No evidence → no score.

Unit price is one line item.

Evidence quality is the decision.

A repeatable review

Turn scattered supplier claims into a decision trail.

The kit keeps requirements, sources, scores, unresolved risks, and cost assumptions in one working file.

Define

Set the decision before the quotes arrive.

Document product requirements, tolerances, certifications, order terms, and evidence standards before comparing candidates.

Verify

Separate a claim from the proof behind it.

Track entity details, documents, sources, payment warnings, and open questions without pretending uncertainty is a score.

Compare

See the trade-offs in one place.

Compare up to 15 candidates with visible weights, evidence notes, risk penalties, and estimated landed cost per unit.

Inside the files

Built to be used during a real sourcing decision.

Supplier comparison workbook showing weighted scores, evidence notes, and risk flags
Workbook / supplier comparison Compare candidates without hiding the evidence gaps.
China Supplier Vetting Kit guide and workbook cover
Field guide An 11-page decision workflow.
Landed cost calculator covering freight, duty, testing, fees, and contingency
Workbook / landed cost Model the cost that arrives after the quote.

Download manifest

One kit. Five working files.

Open the spreadsheet in Excel or LibreOffice Calc. The editable guide also works in Microsoft Word or compatible editors.

Designed for

Small teams making consequential supplier choices.

This is a decision-support toolkit.

It does not verify suppliers automatically, guarantee an outcome, or replace customs, legal, tax, compliance, or inspection advice.

Launch edition

Make the next supplier comparison auditable.

One-time purchase. Instant digital download when checkout opens. No subscription.

Regularly $29 $19 Secure checkout will be provided by Stripe.

Before you buy

Questions worth resolving.

Does the kit verify suppliers automatically?

No. It organizes your checks, evidence, assumptions, and decision trail. Verification and professional review remain your responsibility.

Is it only for suppliers found on Alibaba?

No. Use it for candidates found through marketplaces, trade fairs, directories, referrals, or direct outreach.

Can I change the scoring weights?

Yes. The weights and risk penalty are visible in the workbook. Change them only when you understand how they affect the decision.

Can I share or resell the files?

The standard license covers personal use or internal use by one business. Redistribution, resale, sublicensing, and competing standalone products are not permitted.

What support is included?

Support covers file-access issues and reproducible spreadsheet defects. Supplier selection, sourcing, negotiation, and compliance opinions are outside scope.