Alibaba Supplier Verification Data Collector for Due Diligence

Open Google Sheet to compile verification data at: {{VERIFICATION_SPREADSHEET_URL}} Navigate to Alibaba. For each supplier to verify (up to {{SUPPLIER_COUNT}} suppliers): - Visit supplier's store page from {{SUPPLIER_LIST}} - Extract and verify basic information: * **Company Details:** - Full legal company name - Business type (Manufacturer, Trading Company, etc.) - Year established - Location (province/city) - Factory address (if manufacturer) - Number of employees - Annual revenue/output value * **Alibaba Status:** - Years on Alibaba - Gold Supplier status (yes/no, level) - Verified Supplier badge - Transaction Level - Response rate and time - Number of transactions - Check certifications and assessments: * **Quality Certifications:** (click to view documents) - ISO 9001 (Quality Management) - ISO 14001 (Environmental) - BSCI (Social Compliance) - Industry-specific certs - Expiry dates of certificates * **Alibaba Verified:** - Verification type and date - Verification agency - What was verified * **On-site Check:** - Has on-site inspection report - Inspection date and agency - Read inspection findings - Production capacity verified - Quality control systems * **Supplier Assessment Report:** - Overall score - Categories assessed - Strengths and weaknesses noted - Review business documents: * Business license (if visible) * Export licenses * Product certificates * Test reports * Patent certificates * Note document expiry dates - Analyze transaction data: * **Transaction Level:** - Current level and transactions completed - Transaction trend (growing/stable/declining) * **Trade Assurance:** - Is available (yes/no) - Coverage amount - Order protection terms * **Customer Reviews:** - Number of reviews - Average rating - Read recent reviews (last 10-20) - Common praise points - Common complaint themes - Response to negative reviews - Check production capabilities: * Production capacity (units/month) * Number of production lines * Main products * OEM/ODM capability * R&D team size * Quality control process description - Visit "About Us" or Company Profile: * Company history and background * Management team * Company culture and values * Main markets served * Key customers (if listed) * Competitive advantages claimed - Research red flags: * Recently created account with high volume claims * Inconsistencies in information * Expired certifications * Generic or stock photos only * Unwilling to provide references * Very low prices compared to market * No Trade Assurance offered - Verify external presence: * Search company name on Google * Look for company website * Check for independent reviews * Search for complaints or scam reports * LinkedIn company page - Compile verification report: * **Trust Score:** Rate 1-10 based on findings * **Verified Information:** - What's been verified by third parties - What's self-reported * **Certifications Summary:** - Which certs they have - Status (valid/expired) - Relevant to your needs * **Red Flags:** (if any) - Issues discovered - Information conflicts - Missing documentation * **Recommendation:** - Approved for orders - Request more information - Proceed with caution - Not recommended * **Notes:** - Strengths - Concerns - Questions to ask Verify {{SUPPLIER_COUNT}} Alibaba suppliers. Wait 60-120 seconds between suppliers.