Sample Risk Report
This is a fictional example showing what a professional manual review report looks like.
Supplier
ABC Machinery Co., Ltd.
Product
5,000 BPH Bottled Water Filling Line
Quotation
USD 28,000
Destination
Nigeria
ABC Machinery Co., Ltd. is a China-based supplier offering a 5,000 BPH bottled water filling line at USD 28,000. Based on our manual review, we identified several risk indicators that warrant attention before proceeding with payment. The supplier appears to be a trading company rather than a manufacturer, and the quotation is approximately 15-20% below the average market price for comparable equipment.
| Risk Factor | Finding | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Found via Alibaba | +1 |
| Quotation Amount | USD 28,000 (above $10,000 threshold) | +2 |
| Main Concern | Payment safety concern expressed | +2 |
| Price Check | Buyer noted price seems too cheap | +2 |
| Total Risk Score | 7 |
- 1The quotation is 15-20% below the average market price for comparable 5,000 BPH filling lines. This may indicate refurbished equipment, inferior materials, or hidden costs.
- 2The supplier's registered business scope suggests a trading company, not a manufacturer. This affects pricing, quality control, and after-sales support.
- 3The quotation lacks detailed line items for shipping, installation, and training. These costs may be added later, significantly increasing the total.
- 4No verifiable customer references from the destination region (West Africa) were found.
- 5The supplier requested a 50% deposit, which is higher than the industry standard of 30%.
- 1Can you provide your business license and company registration certificate?
- 2Are you a manufacturer or a trading company? Can you share factory photos or videos?
- 3What is included in the USD 28,000 quotation? Are shipping, installation, and training extra?
- 4What is the production lead time and what happens if there are delays?
- 5What warranty do you provide and how do you handle after-sales support?
- 6Can you provide references from previous customers in West Africa?
- 7What payment terms do you accept? Can we use a letter of credit?
- 8Can you provide a detailed specification sheet for the filling line?
Based on the risk assessment, we recommend asking these questions:
Based on our manual review, we recommend proceeding with caution. The risk level is High, primarily due to the below-market pricing and the supplier appearing to be a trading company rather than a manufacturer. We suggest:
- • Requesting factory photos, videos, or a live video call to verify manufacturing capability
- • Negotiating the deposit down to 30% (industry standard)
- • Getting a detailed proforma invoice with all costs itemized
- • Considering a letter of credit instead of T/T for payment security
- • Requesting references from other customers in your region