Cixi Xiaoyang Spring Factory (General Partnership) Supplier Evaluation

Executive Summary

Cixi Xiaoyang Spring Factory (General Partnership) is a China-based supplier located in Zhejiang, with a reported factory area of 1,100+ m² and 10+ staff. Based on the provided product listings, the company focuses on spring-related and coiled steel products, including electroplated steel compression springs, stainless steel coil parts, coiled steel dog leash products, and spring-base components. The supplier has Gold Supplier status for 1 year, supports Trade Assurance, and is marked as a verified supplier. Its recent platform performance shows 9 orders and CN¥13.5K+ transaction value over the past six months, with a 5.0 store rating based on 3 reviews. Service capability is supported by response time ≤2h and customization tags including Full Customization and ODM service. This supplier appears more suitable for buyers seeking small-batch or early-stage sourcing validation rather than large-scale, high-volume procurement. Key strengths are delivery performance, platform protection, and customization availability; key limitations are small company scale, short Gold Supplier history, and limited review volume.

Detailed Analysis

1. Company Strength

Basis
- Factory location: Zhejiang, China
- Factory area: 1,100+ m²
- Staff size: 10+ staff
- Verified supplier: True
- Product scope includes several spring and coiled steel product listings

Elaboration
The supplier has a defined factory footprint and employee base, indicating that it has physical production capacity rather than being only a trading storefront. However, the reported factory size of 1,100+ m² and 10+ staff suggests a relatively small manufacturing operation. The provided data does not indicate multiple production lines, monthly capacity, equipment details, export volume, or large-scale production infrastructure.

Scoring Rationale
The company demonstrates basic manufacturing capability through its factory area, staff count, and verified supplier status. However, compared with larger industrial suppliers, the production scale appears limited. The available data supports classification as a small factory with basic production capability, not a large-scale stable supply chain. Verification improves confidence, but the lack of detailed production capacity information prevents a higher score.

Final Score
11 / 20

2. Platform & Compliance Credibility

Basis
- Gold Supplier: True
- Gold Supplier duration: 1 year
- Trade Assurance: True
- Verified supplier: True
- Certification / industry tags: Minor customization, ODM service available, Full customization, Response time ≤2h

Elaboration
The supplier has several important platform trust signals, including Gold Supplier status, Trade Assurance support, and verified supplier marking. These elements provide a basic level of transactional and platform credibility. However, the Gold Supplier history is only 1 year, which limits the evidence of long-term platform stability. The provided tags relate mainly to customization and response capability rather than third-party quality, factory, or industry-specific certifications.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier has core credibility mechanisms in place, particularly Trade Assurance and verified supplier status. However, the short Gold Supplier duration and lack of detailed compliance certifications or factory audit documentation restrict the score. The credibility profile is acceptable for initial sourcing but not yet strong enough to be considered a long-term, highly proven platform supplier.

Final Score
15 / 20

3. Business Performance

Basis
- Orders in past 6 months: 9
- Transaction value in past 6 months: CN¥13.5K+
- Store rating: 5.0
- Review count: 3

Elaboration
The supplier has recorded transaction activity on the platform, but the order volume and transaction value are relatively low. A 5.0 store rating is positive, but the rating is based on only 3 reviews, which limits statistical reliability. The data indicates that buyers have completed transactions and provided favorable feedback, but the current commercial validation remains limited.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier shows real commercial activity, but the recent order count and transaction value do not indicate strong market traction or high-volume buyer adoption. The high store rating is a positive factor, yet the small number of reviews prevents the rating from being treated as a mature performance signal. Overall, the business performance is better than having no transaction history, but still belongs to a low-to-moderate validation level.

Final Score
12 / 20

4. Service Capability

Basis
- Communication response time: ≤2h
- Customization tags: Minor customization, ODM service available, Full customization
- Response time tag: ≤2h

Elaboration
The supplier provides a relatively fast response time and states support for multiple customization service levels, including Full Customization and ODM service. This is relevant for buyers requiring modified spring dimensions, material specifications, or tailored product configurations, provided such requirements match the supplier’s listed product categories. However, the response time is ≤2h, not ≤1h, so it does not reach the highest response benchmark in the scoring standard.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier demonstrates solid service capability because it supports customization and responds within a reasonable timeframe. Full Customization is a strong service indicator, particularly for component sourcing. The score is not at the maximum level because the provided response time does not meet the ≤1h threshold, and there is no additional data on engineering support, sample lead time, after-sales process, or dedicated account management.

Final Score
8 / 10

5. Delivery Performance

Basis
- On-time delivery rate: 100.0%

Elaboration
The supplier reports a 100.0% on-time delivery rate, which is the strongest delivery indicator provided in the dataset. This suggests that, for recorded platform transactions, the supplier has met shipment timing requirements. However, the delivery performance should be interpreted alongside the relatively low recent order count of 9 orders over six months.

Scoring Rationale
According to the scoring standard, an on-time delivery rate above 90% qualifies for 9–10 points. Since the reported rate is 100.0%, the supplier earns the maximum score in this category. The only caution is that the delivery record is based on a limited transaction base, but the available data itself fully supports a high delivery score.

Final Score
10 / 10

6. Quality & Customer Feedback

Basis
- Store rating: 5.0
- Review count: 3
- Verified supplier: True
- Finished Product Inspection: Insufficient Data
- Factory Verification: Insufficient Data beyond the provided verified supplier status

Elaboration
The supplier has a perfect store rating, but the review count is very limited. This means customer feedback is positive but not yet broad enough to confirm consistent quality performance across many transactions. The supplier is marked as verified, which adds a basic level of confidence. However, the dataset does not provide evidence of Finished Product Inspection, formal quality certifications, inspection procedures, defect rates, or detailed factory verification documentation.

Scoring Rationale
The high rating supports a favorable quality impression, but the small number of reviews limits reliability. The verified supplier status helps, yet the absence of Finished Product Inspection data and detailed quality assurance information prevents a higher score. The supplier appears to have acceptable early-stage quality feedback, but quality consistency still requires further validation through samples, inspection reports, or trial orders.

Final Score
14 / 20

Total Score

70 / 100

• Company Strength: 11 / 20
• Platform & Compliance Credibility: 15 / 20
• Business Performance: 12 / 20
• Service Capability: 8 / 10
• Delivery Performance: 10 / 10
• Quality & Customer Feedback: 14 / 20

Procurement Recommendation

Cooperation is conditionally recommended for small to medium trial orders, sample development, or customized spring-related product sourcing. The supplier is suitable for buyers who value low MOQ listings, customization availability, Trade Assurance protection, and fast communication. It may be appropriate for early-stage product validation or cost-sensitive component procurement.

The main risks are limited production scale, only 10+ staff, short 1-year Gold Supplier history, low six-month transaction volume, and only 3 customer reviews. Quality assurance data is also incomplete, with Insufficient Data on Finished Product Inspection and detailed Factory Verification documentation.

Before larger-volume cooperation, buyers should request samples, confirm production capacity, clarify material specifications, require pre-shipment inspection, and use Trade Assurance for payment protection. The supplier shows growth potential through verified status, full customization support, and 100.0% on-time delivery, but it still requires further commercial and quality validation before being treated as a strategic long-term supplier.