Supplier Reliability Checklist

An interactive checklist to vet potential suppliers and avoid common partnership pitfalls.

Supplier Vetting Checklist

Check off each item as you evaluate a potential supplier to ensure they meet your standards.

Your Score: 0%

Start checking items to see your score.

How to Use This Tool

  1. As you research a potential supplier (e.g., on AliExpress), go through this checklist.
  2. Check the box for each criterion the supplier meets.
  3. The tool calculates a reliability score based on your checks. A higher score indicates a potentially more reliable partner.

Strategic Insights

Your Business Depends On Them

In dropshipping, your supplier is your silent business partner. Their performance directly impacts your customer satisfaction, reviews, and brand reputation. A bad supplier can ruin your business with slow shipping, low-quality products, and poor communication.

Never choose a supplier based on price alone. Use this checklist as a formal process for vetting every potential partner. A reliable supplier is worth a slightly higher product cost, as they will save you countless headaches and protect your brand in the long run.