Sourcing research

Build a sourcing shortlist your team can review.

Prepare candidate product and supplier records for a buying review. Keep specifications, listed quantity tiers and source references together so your team can decide what to check next.

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THE BUYING QUESTION

Which listings fit our specification and order quantity closely enough to contact the supplier?

A useful shortlist separates observed listing information from checks still required, such as supplier identity, product quality and an actual quotation.

Keep the fields that change the decision.

These are candidate field groups. Availability, definitions and permitted coverage are agreed after reviewing representative listings.

Product and specification

Source ID, product title, material, dimensions and variant references. Preserve the original attribute value when a normalized label needs review.

Quantity and listed terms

Displayed currency, price tier, unit and minimum order quantity where shown. Keep a quantity break attached to the exact variant it describes.

Supplier and source context

Public supplier or shop name, listing URL and observation date when available. Mark missing fields and follow-up questions for the buying team.

What one structured record could look like.

{
  "sample": true,
  "platform": "1688",
  "source_id": "DEMO-SOURCING-RESEARCH-001",
  "source_url": null,
  "observed_at": null,
  "product_title": "Cotton canvas tote bag",
  "variant": "Natural / 38 × 42 cm",
  "displayed_price": 12.5,
  "currency": "CNY",
  "price_unit": "piece",
  "minimum_order_quantity": 100,
  "price_basis": "Per piece at the illustrative 100-piece tier",
  "buyer_review": "Confirm supplier, specification and quotation"
}

Fictional example for structure only. IDs, descriptions and numbers are invented. A null source URL or observation date means no listing was collected. This is not a quote, a live result or an API response.

Start with sources that fit this question.

These suggestions describe research fit. They do not guarantee access, field coverage or suitability for every category.

1688

Explore domestic wholesale listings with minimum quantities and quantity tiers.

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Alibaba

Research supplier and product listings for international wholesale buying.

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Yiwugo

Investigate Yiwu product ranges and publicly listed shop or market locations.

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FAQ

Questions about this use case.

Does a shortlist verify the supplier or the product?

A data record captures agreed listing information. Supplier verification, samples, quality inspection and commercial negotiation require separate checks and an agreed service scope.

Can I compare wholesale tiers across platforms?

Only with the quantity, unit, variant and currency attached. A displayed tier is a research input; ask the supplier to confirm current terms for your order.

Can you collect every supplier or private contact detail?

Coverage depends on permitted access and the information available in the agreed sources. We do not provide private account data or bypass access controls. A sample establishes feasible fields and gaps.

PANDABUYNOW / JETON EXPRESS

Bring the question. Define the useful output.

Send the product specification, target order quantity, preferred platforms and a few listing links. Include the questions your buyer needs answered.

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