Hebei Zeqian Fastener Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Supplier Evaluation

Executive Summary

Hebei Zeqian Fastener Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a China-based fastener supplier located in Hebei, with a reported factory area of over 6,000 m² and more than 30 staff. The available data indicates a verified supplier profile, Gold Supplier status for 2 years, Trade Assurance support, and a fast response time of ≤1 hour. Its listed product data relates to free sample hex head wood screws, with a MOQ of 2,000 pieces and a stated price range of CN¥0.541–0.6762 per piece. Commercial performance shows 20+ orders and CN¥135.2K+ transaction value over the past six months, supported by a 5.0 store rating, though the review count is limited at 3. The main concern is delivery reliability, with an on-time dispatch rate of only 69.2%. Overall, this supplier appears suitable for buyers seeking small-to-medium volume fastener sourcing with responsive communication, but delivery performance and limited customer feedback should be carefully managed before scaling procurement.

Detailed Analysis

1. Company Strength

Basis
- Factory location: Hebei, China
- Factory area: 6,000+ m²
- Staff size: 30+ staff
- Verified supplier: True

Elaboration
The supplier has a physical manufacturing base with a reported factory area exceeding 6,000 m², which indicates a tangible production setup rather than a purely trading-oriented profile. The staff size of over 30 employees suggests a small-to-medium operational scale. The verified supplier status provides additional confidence that the supplier’s company and factory-related information has undergone some level of platform-side verification.

Scoring Rationale
The factory area is meaningful, but the employee count remains relatively modest. This indicates the supplier likely has basic to moderate production capacity, but the available data does not support classification as a large-scale supply chain player. Because the supplier is verified and has a defined manufacturing site, it scores above a small or weak-capability supplier, but the limited staff scale prevents a higher score.

Final Score
15 / 20

2. Platform & Compliance Credibility

Basis
- Gold Supplier: True
- Gold Supplier duration: 2 years
- Trade Assurance: True
- Certification / industry labels: “Response time ≤1h”
- Verified supplier: True

Elaboration
The supplier holds Gold Supplier status and supports Trade Assurance, both of which improve platform-level credibility. The supplier is also marked as verified, which strengthens the reliability of the basic company profile. However, the Gold Supplier history is only 2 years, and the available certification or industry label information is limited to response time. No additional product certification, factory audit certification, or industry compliance certification is provided in the supplied data.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier has the core platform credibility elements: Gold Supplier status, Trade Assurance, and verification. However, the short 2-year Gold Supplier history and lack of detailed compliance or certification labels limit the score. The credibility foundation is solid but not comprehensive enough to qualify as a long-term, fully certified platform supplier.

Final Score
15 / 20

3. Business Performance

Basis
- Orders in past 6 months: 20+
- Transaction value in past 6 months: CN¥135.2K+
- Store rating: 5.0
- Number of reviews: 3

Elaboration
The supplier has recorded commercial activity, with more than 20 orders and transaction value above CN¥135.2K in the past six months. The 5.0 store rating is positive, but the review base is very small, with only 3 reviews. This means the rating should be interpreted cautiously because it is not yet supported by a broad customer feedback sample.

Scoring Rationale
The order count and transaction value show real marketplace activity, but the scale remains moderate to low compared with suppliers with high order volume and extensive buyer feedback. The perfect rating is favorable, but the low review count limits commercial validation. Therefore, the supplier demonstrates some business traction but not enough data to confirm consistently strong market performance.

Final Score
13 / 20

4. Service Capability

Basis
- Communication response time: ≤1 hour
- Full Customization: Insufficient Data

Elaboration
The supplier demonstrates strong responsiveness, with a stated response time of ≤1 hour. This is a positive indicator for inquiry handling, quotation follow-up, and general communication efficiency. However, the supplied data does not state whether the supplier supports Full Customization, OEM, ODM, drawing-based production, or other customization services.

Scoring Rationale
The fast response time supports a strong service score on communication efficiency. However, because customization capability is not provided, the supplier cannot receive the highest score in this dimension. The service capability appears responsive, but the absence of customization data creates uncertainty for buyers requiring tailored fastener specifications.

Final Score
8 / 10

5. Delivery Performance

Basis
- On-time dispatch rate: 69.2%

Elaboration
The supplier’s on-time dispatch rate is 69.2%, which is below the 70% threshold. This is the weakest area in the available supplier profile. For procurement buyers, this may create risks related to production planning, inventory replenishment, and shipment scheduling, especially for time-sensitive orders.

Scoring Rationale
According to the scoring framework, an on-time dispatch rate below 70% should receive below 5 points. Although the supplier has other positive platform and communication indicators, the delivery score must be based directly on the provided delivery performance data. A 69.2% rate indicates a material reliability risk.

Final Score
4 / 10

6. Quality & Customer Feedback

Basis
- Store rating: 5.0
- Number of reviews: 3
- Finished Product Inspection: Insufficient Data
- Factory Verification: True / verified supplier status provided

Elaboration
The supplier has a 5.0 store rating, which is positive, but the rating is based on only 3 reviews. This limited feedback volume makes it difficult to draw a strong conclusion about consistent product quality or post-sale performance. The supplier is verified, which provides some confidence in the legitimacy of the supplier profile. However, the data does not confirm whether Finished Product Inspection is available or whether there are formal quality inspection systems beyond supplier verification.

Scoring Rationale
The high score rating is favorable, and the verified supplier status supports basic quality credibility. However, the very limited review count and missing Finished Product Inspection information reduce confidence in quality consistency. The supplier has positive early feedback, but the quality assurance evidence is not yet extensive enough for a high score.

Final Score
13 / 20

Total Score

68 / 100

Score breakdown:
- Company Strength: 15 / 20
- Platform & Compliance Credibility: 15 / 20
- Business Performance: 13 / 20
- Service Capability: 8 / 10
- Delivery Performance: 4 / 10
- Quality & Customer Feedback: 13 / 20

Procurement Recommendation

Cooperation is conditionally recommended for buyers seeking small-to-medium volume sourcing of hex head wood screws or similar fastener products, especially when fast supplier response and Trade Assurance support are important. The supplier has a verified profile, a physical factory base, Gold Supplier status, and measurable recent transaction activity.

However, buyers should proceed cautiously due to the low on-time dispatch rate of 69.2%, limited review count, and insufficient data on Finished Product Inspection, Full Customization, and formal product certifications. This supplier is more suitable for trial orders, sample-based validation, and non-urgent replenishment purchases rather than time-critical or large-scale procurement programs.

Before scaling cooperation, buyers should verify production lead time, quality inspection process, customization capability, packaging requirements, and delivery commitments in writing. Growth potential exists if the supplier improves delivery reliability and accumulates more verified customer feedback.