What problem does it solve? Finding and vetting reliable suppliers for B2B procurement is slow and risky, especially when sourcing overseas where trading companies pose as factories and certificates can be faked. This Skill provides a structured methodology to discover suppliers, verify their legitimacy, score them objectively, and negotiate better terms. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Supplier Discovery: Search patterns and platform guidance 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 total cost of ownership analysis. - Verification & Risk Assessment: Customs data cross-checks, certificate verification, business license checks, and red-flag detection for financial, operational, geopolitical, and supply chain risks. - RFP & Negotiation Frameworks: RFP structure, evaluation process, negotiation levers ranked by yield, and contract terms including Incoterms, AQL quality SLAs, and NNN agreements. - Use Case: A product team needs a manufacturer for a custom plastic component. The Skill guides them to shortlist 8-12 candidates on Thomasnet and Alibaba, verify export history on ImportYeti, score the top 3-5 in an evaluation 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.
