Profile model
The supplier profile format
Profiles should be useful to procurement teams, not decorative biographies full of “leading manufacturer” filler.
Profile type Company data model
Indexable Yes, when complete
Status rule Listed / Reviewed / Verified
No fake data Correct
Search intent
Define the future supplier profile template without inventing suppliers.
Required supplier fields
Every profile should make supplier evaluation easier.
- Company name, website, source URL, and last-reviewed date
- Category, main products, location, and factory/trading company status
- MOQ, lead time, customization ability, export markets, and incoterms
- Certifications, test reports, material specs, and buyer caveats
- Verification status with evidence notes
Before you shortlist
- Never mark verified without evidence.
- Keep caveats visible.
- Update stale profiles.
- Link profiles back to relevant manufacturer pages.
Common questions
Why no fake seed suppliers?
Because fake supplier data is worse than no supplier data. Build the shell first, then add profiles from sources.