A quotation, website and video call do not prove that a supplier controls the factory or can produce your order. Build verification in layers before a deposit, tooling payment or final balance increases your exposure.
Request a quote ↘Start by checking whether the legal name, trading name, address, email domain, quotation and payment beneficiary tell a consistent story. Any unexplained change should be resolved before payment.
A registration record can show that a company exists, but it does not prove current manufacturing capability. Ask for evidence linked to the exact product and location you intend to use.
An on-site visit is useful when the payment, tooling, technical complexity or missing evidence makes remote review insufficient. The visit should follow written buyer questions and distinguish observations from supplier statements.
Verification reduces uncertainty but cannot guarantee future conduct, delivery or quality. Use staged payments, clear specifications, written contracts and inspection release points appropriate to the transaction.
No. It can check available evidence and identify inconsistencies, but the buyer remains responsible for legal, financial and commercial due diligence.
Verification is most useful before exposure increases, especially with a new supplier, a significant deposit, tooling or inconsistent company information.
A video call can provide context but may not confirm ownership, capability or current conditions. Independent documentary checks and an on-site visit may be appropriate depending on risk.