Many manufacturers make it difficult to check them out and verify their certifications, although many buyers don’t spend a lot of time looking for them anyway. However, make the extra effort to look for suppliers with the right quality certifications, like ISO, QS, and more.
2. Run a background check on the company When you get the name of a company and want to know more about them, conduct a basic Google search. From this basic search, you can find the supplier’s website, look at their products, look at their certifications page, and customers review page. You should also look for their social media pages like LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Observe their followership and post quality. Look at their reviews on forums and blogs like Reddit. Also, check to see their location on Google Maps.
3. Communicate with their customer support If they have terrible customer service, then you will be in big trouble when you start doing business with them. Don’t downplay the importance of this step.
4. Check their experience Checking a manufacturer’s experience means finding out who they’ve worked with in the past. If they have worked with highly recognized brands, then they are not only reliable but globally acclaimed. These are usually the best people to work with, try to reach out to them to ask more questions about their experience.
5. Gauge their financial stability
