{"id":1950,"date":"2017-11-13T14:51:16","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T14:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/test\/?post_type=article&#038;p=1950"},"modified":"2023-03-18T16:30:52","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T16:30:52","slug":"product-source","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/article\/product-source\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find Supplier For Your Business Using SellerApp Product Sourcing Tool?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For any Amazon sellers, profit margin starts with sourcing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sellers buy products in bulk from suppliers or manufacturers at a low price and sell them on Amazon with a high-profit margin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding these low-priced but high-quality suppliers is a time-consuming process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SellerApp\u2019s product sourcing tool, developed in partnership with Alibaba, brings you a new way to identify the right suppliers and help you maximize your profit margin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to find suppliers using the product sourcing tool?<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dashboard.sellerapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SellerApp dashboard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00bb Go to <\/span><strong>Product Sourcing<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the left sidebar.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7128 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image2_11zon-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image2_11zon-2.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image2_11zon-2-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image2_11zon-2-1024x519.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image2_11zon-2-768x390.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image2_11zon-2-1536x779.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the product keyword you want to source, and hit \u2018Enter\u2019 on the Product Sourcing tool.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image1_11zon-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image1_11zon-2.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image1_11zon-2-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image1_11zon-2-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image1_11zon-2-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image1_11zon-2-1536x747.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tool will show you relevant suppliers for a given keyword. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image4_11zon-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image4_11zon-2.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image4_11zon-2-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image4_11zon-2-1024x528.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image4_11zon-2-768x396.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image4_11zon-2-1536x792.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can narrow down the search result by placing filters for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Your country<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> Your country of business<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Supplier Country<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> the country where a supplier or manufacturer is located.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Product Type<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Alibaba has three product types to choose from:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><strong>Verified<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A supplier gets a verified tag only when the company\u2019s management, production quality, product, and process controls have been thoroughly inspected by an independent third-party institution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><strong>Trade assurance<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Trade Assurance on Alibaba is a free service that protects buyers from potential risks in the transaction process. It is designed to help buyers and suppliers build trust and establish long-term business relationships.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><strong>Ready to ship<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Products that can be shipped within 15 days of the order are categorized as &#8216;Ready to ship,&#8217; They have fixed prices and shipping costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Minimum Order Quantity<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It\u2019s the smallest number of a product that a supplier is willing to sell. The MOQ is important for buyers who are purchasing products in bulk. Some suppliers may have a high MOQ, which can be a barrier for small businesses or buyers who only need a small amount of a product.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Price Range<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> It\u2019s the range of prices that the suppliers offer a product.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image3_11zon-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image3_11zon-2.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image3_11zon-2-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image3_11zon-2-1024x517.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image3_11zon-2-768x388.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image3_11zon-2-1536x776.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on \u201c<\/span><strong>More details<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d to expand information about each supplier, based on which you can make an informed decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image6.png 1999w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image6-300x28.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image6-1024x96.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image6-768x72.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image6-1536x144.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll see critical information about the product, such as product type, material, specification, volume, etc., on the left side and supplier details on the right. This include:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image5_11zon-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image5_11zon-1.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image5_11zon-1-300x86.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image5_11zon-1-1024x292.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image5_11zon-1-768x219.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image5_11zon-1-1536x439.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Years on Alibaba:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The number of years the supplier is listed on Alibaba<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Country<\/strong><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The country the supplier is located in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Review score<\/strong><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The total reviews the supplier received from sellers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Business type<\/strong><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The type of business the supplier operates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Half-year order number<\/strong><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Number of orders the supplier got in the last six months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Half-year sales amount:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Amount of sales the supplier generated in the last six months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Lead time:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The time it takes to manufacture the product and deliver it to sellers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Top 3 trade regions:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Top 3 regions where the supplier does the majority of their business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Main Products:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The primary products the manufacturer supplies.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily understand the reputation and quality of the supplier with these details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you narrow down your search and find some good options, click on \u201c<strong>View on Alibaba<\/strong>\u201d to review the suppliers. From there, contact the supplier and place an order.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For any Amazon sellers, profit margin starts with sourcing.\u00a0 Sellers buy products in bulk from suppliers or manufacturers at a low price and sell them on Amazon with a high-profit margin. 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