Cixi Aslipper Shoes Co., Ltd. Supplier Evaluation

Supplier Evaluation Report: Cixi Aslipper Shoes Co., Ltd.

Executive Summary

Cixi Aslipper Shoes Co., Ltd. is a China-based footwear supplier located in Zhejiang, with a reported factory area of 1,000+㎡ and 20+ staff. The supplier shows a relatively small production footprint but has platform-backed credibility, including 12 years as an Gold Supplier, Trade Assurance support, and verified supplier status. Its recent business performance is commercially active, with 200+ orders and CN¥743.7K+ transaction value over the past six months, supported by 300+ customer reviews. The store rating of 4.1 indicates acceptable but not outstanding customer satisfaction. Delivery performance is strong, with a 98.3% on-time delivery rate. However, information is insufficient regarding full customization capability and finished product inspection systems. Overall, this supplier appears suitable for small to medium-volume footwear buyers, trial orders, price-sensitive procurement, and buyers prioritizing platform protection and reliable delivery over large-scale manufacturing capacity.

Detailed Analysis

1. Company Strength

Final Score: 12 / 20

Basis

• Company name: Cixi Aslipper Shoes Co., Ltd.
• Country: China
• Province: Zhejiang
• Factory area: 1,000+㎡
• Employee count: 20+ staff
• Verified supplier / factory audit status: True

Elaboration

The supplier operates with a reported factory area of over 1,000 square meters and more than 20 employees. This indicates that the company has an established physical production base, but the scale is relatively small compared with larger footwear manufacturers that typically operate with larger facilities and higher labor capacity. The presence of verified supplier status provides some confidence that the company’s basic operational existence and supplier profile have been checked through the platform or verification process.

However, the available data does not show evidence of large-scale production capacity, multiple production lines, advanced factory certifications, or internationally recognized manufacturing system certifications. Therefore, while the supplier appears to have basic manufacturing capability, the current data does not support classification as a large-scale or highly industrialized footwear manufacturer.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier receives a moderate-low score in this dimension because its factory size and employee count indicate a small-scale operation with basic production capability. The verified supplier status improves confidence and prevents the score from falling into the weak-capability range. However, the limited factory area and workforce size restrict its rating compared with larger, more scalable suppliers. There is also insufficient data on production lines, monthly capacity, machinery, or factory management certifications.

Final Score

12 / 20

2. Platform & Compliance Credibility

Final Score: 19 / 20

Basis

• Gold Supplier: True
• Gold Supplier history: 12 years
• Trade Assurance: True
• Verified supplier status: True
• Certification / platform labels:
• Response time ≤5h
• On-time delivery 98.3%

Elaboration

The supplier demonstrates strong platform credibility. A 12-year Gold Supplier record is a significant indicator of long-term marketplace presence. Trade Assurance support also provides buyers with additional transaction protection, especially for payment security, order fulfillment, and dispute handling within the platform framework.

The verified supplier status further strengthens credibility, as it indicates that some level of supplier validation has been completed. The listed platform performance labels, including response time and delivery performance, provide additional operational transparency. However, the provided data does not include detailed third-party factory audit reports, ISO certifications, social compliance certifications, or product compliance certificates.

Scoring Rationale

This dimension scores highly because the supplier has a long Gold Supplier history, supports Trade Assurance, and has verified supplier status. These are strong indicators of platform-level credibility and reduce basic supplier legitimacy risk. The score is not a full 20 because the provided data does not include detailed independent compliance certifications, factory audit documentation, or product-specific compliance certificates.

Final Score

19 / 20

3. Business Performance

Final Score: 16 / 20

Basis

• Orders in the past six months: 200+
• Transaction value in the past six months: CN¥743.7K+
• Store rating: 4.1
• Number of reviews: 300+

Elaboration

The supplier has completed more than 200 orders over the past six months, with a transaction value exceeding CN¥743.7K. This reflects active commercial traction on the platform and suggests that the supplier has experience handling repeated buyer transactions. The review count of 300+ provides a meaningful base of customer feedback, which is useful for evaluating market acceptance.

The store rating of 4.1 is acceptable but not especially high. It suggests that the supplier has a reasonable transaction history but may have some gaps in customer satisfaction, product consistency, communication, or after-sales handling. Since the rating is not near the top performance range, the supplier should not be considered a premium-performing vendor based solely on available data.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier earns a solid score because order volume, transaction amount, and review quantity all indicate stable business activity. However, the score is limited by the 4.1 store rating, which is moderate rather than excellent. The supplier shows enough commercial validation for procurement consideration, but the rating suggests buyers should still conduct sample checks and clarify expectations before scaling orders.

Final Score

16 / 20

4. Service Capability

Final Score: 6 / 10

Basis

• Communication response time: ≤5h
• Full Customization: Insufficient Data
• Communication efficiency beyond response time: Insufficient Data

Elaboration

The supplier’s reported response time of ≤5 hours indicates acceptable communication responsiveness. This is suitable for routine inquiries, quotation requests, and basic order coordination. However, it does not meet the highest service benchmark of response within one hour.

There is no provided data confirming whether the supplier supports Full Customization, OEM, ODM, private labeling, packaging customization, material customization, or design development. As a result, customization capability cannot be positively assessed. For buyers requiring branded footwear, exclusive styles, modified materials, or customized packaging, further confirmation is required before supplier selection.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier receives a basic-to-moderate service capability score. The response time is reasonable but not outstanding, and the lack of confirmed customization capability limits the rating. Since service capability evaluation depends not only on response speed but also on customization and communication depth, the absence of data prevents a higher score.

Final Score

6 / 10

5. Delivery Performance

Final Score: 10 / 10

Basis

• On-time delivery rate: 98.3%

Elaboration

The supplier’s on-time delivery rate of 98.3% is strong and exceeds the 90% benchmark for the highest scoring range. This indicates reliable order dispatch performance based on the provided platform data. For buyers concerned with delivery reliability, replenishment planning, or seasonal sales timing, this is one of the supplier’s strongest measurable advantages.

However, the data only confirms the on-time delivery rate. It does not provide details on average lead time, production lead time, shipping methods, rush order capability, or historical delay causes.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier qualifies for the highest delivery performance band because the reported on-time delivery rate is above 90%. At 98.3%, the supplier demonstrates strong delivery reliability within the available data. Since no negative delivery indicators are provided, a full score is justified for this dimension.

Final Score

10 / 10

6. Quality & Customer Feedback

Final Score: 15 / 20

Basis

• Store rating: 4.1
• Review count: 300+
• Verified supplier / factory verification status: True
• Finished Product Inspection: Insufficient Data

Elaboration

The supplier has a meaningful customer feedback base, with more than 300 reviews. This provides a useful reference point for assessing customer experience. The store rating of 4.1 indicates generally acceptable feedback, but it is not high enough to suggest consistently excellent customer satisfaction.

The verified supplier status adds some quality assurance value because it supports the supplier’s legitimacy and basic operational credibility. However, there is no provided information confirming Finished Product Inspection, internal quality control procedures, defect rate, inspection reports, product testing, material standards, or footwear-specific compliance documentation. Therefore, quality assurance systems cannot be considered fully verified based on the available data.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier receives a mid-level score in quality and feedback. The review count is strong, and verified supplier status provides a foundation of trust. However, the 4.1 rating is moderate, and the absence of Finished Product Inspection data prevents a higher rating. Buyers should not assume advanced quality control systems unless separately verified through samples, inspection reports, or pre-shipment inspection arrangements.

Final Score

15 / 20

Total Score

Procurement Recommendation

Recommendation: Recommended for cautious cooperation, especially for trial orders and small to medium-volume footwear procurement.

Cixi Aslipper Shoes Co., Ltd. shows strong platform credibility, long Gold Supplier history, Trade Assurance support, active transaction performance, and excellent on-time delivery. These factors make it a practical option for buyers seeking affordable footwear products with platform-backed transaction protection.

The supplier is most suitable for:
- Small and medium-sized importers
- Online retailers and marketplace sellers
- Buyers seeking low-MOQ footwear options
- Price-sensitive procurement projects
- Trial orders before scaling volume

Main risks include:
- Small factory scale based on 1,000+㎡ and 20+ staff
- Moderate store rating of 4.1
- Insufficient data on Full Customization capability
- Insufficient data on Finished Product Inspection
- Insufficient data on production capacity, lead time, and formal quality certifications

Growth potential exists due to the supplier’s 12-year platform presence, active transaction record, and strong delivery performance. However, before placing larger or customized orders, buyers should request samples, confirm customization capability, clarify quality inspection procedures, and consider pre-shipment inspection.