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Supplier Verification Report

Company Name: ABC Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Report Date: March 15, 2024

Report ID: SV-2024-001234

⚠️ YELLOW LIGHT

Executive Summary

Public Claim

200 Workers

Listed on Alibaba profile

Official Record

2 Registered Employees

Based on official filings

Observation: There is a significant discrepancy between the publicly claimed workforce and official employee records. This does not automatically mean fraud, but it suggests the company may operate primarily as a trading company rather than a full-scale manufacturer.

1. Company Registration Status

Verified

Status: Active

Registered Capital: ¥500,000 (~$70,000)

Business Scope: Manufacturing & Trading of Electronics

Years in Operation: 6 Years

2. Workforce & Operational Scale

Discrepancy Found

Official Social Insurance Headcount: 2

Claimed Workforce: 200+

A large gap between official records and marketing claims may indicate:

  • Trading company model
  • Outsourced manufacturing
  • Inflated marketing information

3. Legal & Court Records

Minor Risk

Pending Cases: 1 Contract Dispute

One dispute alone is not unusual, but buyers should request clarification before placing high-value orders.

4. Intellectual Property & Professional Signals

Standard

Registered Trademark: Yes (1 active)

Patents: None found

The company shows basic commercial presence but limited R&D indication.

5. Risk Assessment Summary

High Risk
0
Medium Risk
2
Low Risk
3

Decision Guidance

Signal: YELLOW LIGHT

This supplier is legally registered and active, but operational scale appears inconsistent with public claims.

Recommended actions before sending deposit:

  • Request Reality View video verification
  • Start with a small test order
  • Compare pricing with alternative suppliers

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