Suppliers that possess these 12 characteristics of a good glassware supplier are a cut above the rest.

1.    Is it possible to provide free samples or free design?

If the supplier is willing to send you samples or provide you with a free design.

2.    A good supplier will be an excellent website and beautiful paperwork.

You can search with the supplier’s company name on Google and visit the website to find more information and send the feedback to them.

3.    Is the supplier able to supply the quantity needed?  

It is very crucial the supplier’s production capabilities can meet your requirements. 

4.    Expertise in your product type and target market and have +10 years of experience in the glassware industry.

If the supplier always can provide a better solution and give you some good suggestions, there is no doubt that they are a very professional supplier.

5.    Culture fit: the best suppliers are willing to work with you and easy to communicate with each other.

If your supplier always responds to your emails in a timely manner and supports your business.

6.    Certificate

They have many certificates what do you need or your customer. Such as CA, Prop 65, FDA, LFGB, and so on.

7.    Cooperation with third-party QC. 

8.    Can the supplier deliver on time?

If the supplier always can always deliver on time, then they are a qualified supplier, if they can deliver ahead of time, then they are an excellent supplier. If the delivery is always late then they are not a suitable choice.

9.  Are the supplier’s prices competitive?  

a.    Get quotes from multiple suppliers. It’s essential to obtain quotes from different suppliers before purchasing an order. You’ll gain a better understanding of the overall market rate for certain items.

b.    Ask for a glassware sample. Although suppliers will typically charge you for producing and sending a sample, this is one of the best ways to really know the product quality before ordering.

c.     Compare the efficiency and effectiveness of communication between different suppliers. Some importers mistakenly think that getting the best price from suppliers means getting the lowest price possible. But the age-old proverb, “you get what you pay for” is as true here as anywhere else.

d.    Of course, the best relationships are those where your suppliers, you, and your customers make money.

10.  Is the packing stable? 

They are always fragile for glassware products, especially stemware glassware, Therefore, in terms of packaging, we must make different packaging methods for different glass products to ensure that they can be transported safely.

11. Do they have a strict quality control system?

Each shipment will give customers a complete inspection report.

12. Do they offer you a choice of payment methods?

They can accept different payment methods. TT, Western Union, Pay Pal, and other payment methods.

Choosing the right supplier can make or break your business. A bad supplier can reduce your sales revenues and margins, damage customer relations, reduce the quality of your products and services, disrupt operations and increase costs.