{"product_id":"supplier-verification-checklist","title":"Supplier Verification Checklist","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVet Every Supplier Before You Risk Your Money\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne bad supplier can destroy your store's reputation with late shipments, quality issues, and unanswered emails. This 8-step verification checklist ensures you catch problems before they cost you customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness Legitimacy Verification\u003c\/strong\u003e — registration, address, online reputation checks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample Order \u0026amp; Quality Evaluation\u003c\/strong\u003e — scoring grid for material, build, packaging, and accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Reliability Assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e — response speed, completeness, professionalism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Performance Assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e — lead time, tracking, packaging quality, customs handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturn \u0026amp; Refund Policy Review\u003c\/strong\u003e — defect process, refund timeline, dispute resolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePricing \u0026amp; Margin Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e — unit cost at multiple quantities, landed cost calculation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegal \u0026amp; Compliance Check\u003c\/strong\u003e — safety standards, certifications, IP, image use rights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed Flag Identification\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10 immediate disqualifiers that should make you walk away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Supplier Verdict Scorecard\u003c\/strong\u003e — total score out of 40 with clear thresholds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE-commerce sellers sourcing from new suppliers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDropshippers evaluating fulfillment partners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who's been burned by a bad supplier before\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork through all 8 steps before placing any bulk order. Score the supplier out of 40. Above 32 = approved. Below 16 = rejected. In between = fix the weak areas first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printable PDF with scoring worksheets\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instant download via email after purchase\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefund Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital product sales are final. Contact hello@gidi-ventures.com for technical issues.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsage Rights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Personal and internal business use only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIDI Ventures","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50268850356581,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0882\/5834\/7365\/files\/cover_supplier_verification_682ea931-59f3-4f99-92a9-cf8b0b914890.png?v=1782529266","url":"https:\/\/gidi-ventures.com\/products\/supplier-verification-checklist","provider":"GIDI Ventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}