Supplier Sourcing — Verity United INC

The Problem / 001

"Alibaba is a search engine, not a filter."

Most first-time importers spend 60+ hours scrolling B2B platforms, requesting quotes from random suppliers, and trying to figure out who's a real factory vs a trading company in disguise. They still end up overpaying — or worse, scammed.

We do the filtering for you. Not by sending you 50 quotes, but by sending you 2–3 quotes from factories we've already vetted — with capability profiles, sample photos, and audit summaries attached.

What buyers waste time on without help

Filtering 10,000+ search results
Identifying trading companies posing as factories
Validating certifications & capacity claims
Comparing quotes that aren't apples-to-apples
Catching red flags (samples that don't match bulk)

Our Approach / 004 Stages

A 4-stage funnel that cuts noise, not corners.

From thousands of factories in our database down to 2–3 that you can choose between with confidence.

Stage 01

2,000+

Long-list

All factories in our network matching your category and region.

Stage 02

~30

Filtered

Filtered by capacity, MOQ fit, certifications, target price.

Stage 03

Engaged

We reach out, send your spec, request quotes & samples.

Stage 04

2–3

Final shortlist

The factories we recommend, with full audit reports attached.

Deliverables / 004

What you receive at the end of the process.

Factory Capability Profile

For each shortlisted factory: company history, ownership, employee count, monthly output, certifications, major clients, and photos of the production line.

Apples-to-Apples Quote Sheet

All factories quoting on the same spec, same MOQ, same Incoterm. Side-by-side comparison so you're not comparing FOB to EXW.

Audit Summary & Risk Flags

What we found on-site — capacity verification, certification authenticity, social compliance, IP risk. Plus our recommendation.

Counter-Samples

Physical samples shipped to your U.S. address. You evaluate before committing to a bulk order.

Timeline / 010 Days

5–10 business days from brief to factory shortlist.

01
Day 1 — Brief intake
You send spec, target price, volume, timing. We confirm scope in writing.
02
Day 2–3 — Database filtering & outreach
We narrow the long-list to ~30 factories and start engaging the top candidates.
03
Day 4–7 — Quote & capability collection
Factories respond with quotes and sample photos. We start audit visits.
04
Day 8–10 — Shortlist delivery
You receive the 2–3 recommended factories, full reports attached, ready to sample or order.

Our Network / 003 Hubs

Where the factories are.

500+ vetted manufacturers across major global production hubs.

Hub · A

Manufacturing Hub A

Electronics · Hardware · Lighting · Plastics

Electronics Plastics Lighting Hardware

Hub · B

Manufacturing Hub B

Apparel · Home goods · Stationery · Auto parts

Apparel Home goods Auto parts Stationery

Hub · C

Manufacturing Hub C

Footwear · Bags · General merch · Furniture

Footwear Bags General merch Furniture

Q&A / 004

Common sourcing questions.

What if I already have a supplier I want to use?

Send them to us. We'll audit them for free as part of the initial engagement so you can compare them to our shortlist on the same scorecard.

Can you source niche or custom products?

Yes. For products outside our existing network we conduct fresh sourcing — typically takes 2–3 weeks instead of 1–2. We'll quote scope separately.

Do you take kickbacks from factories?

No. Our compensation is paid only by you, and we publish itemized costs so you see exactly where the money goes. Suppliers know our anti-kickback policy from day one.

What's the minimum sourcing project size?

We've sourced orders as small as $3,000. Below that, à la carte fees often outweigh savings, so we'll advise honestly whether it makes sense.

Start sourcing

Send us your sourcing brief.

Specs, target price, volume, timeline. We'll come back within 24 hours with a sourcing plan and a fee quote.

Start a Sourcing Brief → Talk to a Sourcing Lead