Find Vendors#

Help users find vendor options worth evaluating, not just search results.

Use when#

• The user needs suppliers, manufacturers, factories, service providers, or fulfillment partners
• The user wants a shortlist based on geography, capacity, MOQ, budget, or category
• The user wants help narrowing vendor options before outreach

Inputs#

• Product or service needed
• Geography or preferred regions
• Budget, MOQ, lead time, or capacity requirements
• Quality or certification requirements if known
• Any exclusions

Workflow#

1. Clarify the exact vendor need and operating constraints
2. Search public vendor and sourcing signals
3. Compare options by fit, risk, apparent capability, and practical match
4. Remove duplicates and weak-fit results
5. Return a prioritized shortlist and recommended next checks

Output#

Return:

• Vendor shortlist
• What each vendor appears to offer
• Why each one may fit
• Risks or gaps to verify
• Suggested next questions for outreach

Quality bar#

• Do not return a directory dump
• Highlight trade-offs clearly
• Flag uncertainty and missing data
• Keep recommendations practical for next-step sourcing