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What do the Shipment and Revenue numbers indicate?
What do the Shipment and Revenue numbers indicate?

Under company details I can see shipments and Revenue, what does that actually mean.

Kimberlee French avatar
Written by Kimberlee French
Updated over a week ago

These numbers represent the number of Shipments and the amount of Revenue processed through the trade assurance program.
They are the exact numbers that have been reported through Alibaba. (some sales are made off Alibaba so their revenues and orders may be larger)
As a seller you should consider these numbers when you are looking for a supplier and find a supplier that is right for your needs.

Suppliers with High Order Numbers and Revenue

Pros                                     

  • More experience, Larger capacity, Proven track record, custom tooling more likely available

Cons

  • Larger Customers than you that will take priority in busy periods

Suppliers with Low Order Number and Revenue

Pros

  • More likely to foster relationship and work with you to create a custom product, your orders will be highest priority

Cons

  • Potentially outgrow their capacity, smaller proven track record, less experience, less tooling available

All of these points are general rules of thumb, each supplier is different and you should base your selection on a lot more factors like communication, sample quality location etc


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