What problem does it solve? Finding and vetting reliable suppliers for B2B procurement is slow and risky, especially when overseas trading companies pose as factories. This Skill provides a structured methodology to discover vendors, verify their legitimacy, score them objectively, and negotiate better terms. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Supplier Discovery: Search patterns for Thomasnet, Alibaba, Global Sources, IndiaMART, Kompass, and ImportYeti matched to sourcing geography. - Vendor Evaluation Matrix: Weighted scoring across quality, cost, delivery, capability, reliability, and compliance with TCO analysis. - Verification & Risk Assessment: Customs data cross-checks, certificate verification, business license validation, and red-flag detection for financial, geopolitical, and supply chain risks. - RFP & Negotiation Frameworks: RFP structure, evaluation process, negotiation levers ranked by yield, and contract terms including AQL, Incoterms, and NNN agreements. - Use Case: You need to source a custom plastic component from Asia. The Skill guides you to shortlist 8-12 candidates on Alibaba, verify real export history on ImportYeti, score the top 3-5 in a weighted matrix, and prepare negotiation levers before signing. ## Quick Start Help me find and evaluate suppliers for injection-molded plastic enclosures with a target volume of 5,000 units per quarter.
