Nantong Pilot Sports Co., Ltd. Supplier Evaluation

Executive Summary

Nantong Pilot Sports Co., Ltd. is a China-based supplier located in Jiangsu, with a reported factory area of over 1,500㎡ and more than 30 staff. The company appears to be a small-to-lower-mid scale supplier with basic production capability and some platform credibility, supported by 8 years as an Gold Supplier, Trade Assurance availability, and verified supplier status. Its recent business performance shows moderate commercial activity, with 20+ orders and CN¥405.6K+ transaction value over the past six months. The store rating of 4.9 is positive, but the review count is limited at 8, which restricts the strength of customer feedback validation. The main weakness is delivery reliability, with an on-time delivery rate of only 66.7%, which is below the acceptable benchmark for time-sensitive procurement. This supplier may be suitable for buyers seeking low-MOQ sports or fitness-related products and who can tolerate delivery risk, but it requires careful order monitoring.

Detailed Analysis

1. Company Strength

Basis
- Factory area: 1,500+㎡
- Employees: 30+ staff
- Verified supplier: True

Elaboration
The supplier has a physical factory presence with a modest production footprint and a small workforce. The verified supplier status provides some confirmation of operational existence, but the available data does not indicate a large-scale manufacturing base or advanced factory certification.

Scoring Rationale
The company demonstrates basic manufacturing capability and has a verified supplier profile, which supports its credibility as an operating factory. However, the factory size and employee count suggest limited production scale compared with larger industrial suppliers. There is insufficient data on advanced factory certifications or audited production capacity.

Final Score
13 / 20

2. Platform & Compliance Credibility

Basis
- Gold Supplier: True
- Gold Supplier duration: 8 years
- Trade Assurance: True
- Verified supplier: True
- Certification/industry tags: Low MOQ for customization, Response time ≤10h, On-time delivery 66.7%

Elaboration
The supplier has a relatively long platform history and supports Trade Assurance, which improves transaction security. Verified supplier status further strengthens platform credibility. However, the available certification tags are mainly platform/service-related rather than formal product or factory compliance certifications.

Scoring Rationale
An 8-year Gold Supplier history, Trade Assurance support, and verified supplier status represent a strong platform credibility profile. The score is not higher because the data does not show detailed third-party product certifications, factory audit reports, or industry-specific compliance documentation.

Final Score
18 / 20

3. Business Performance

Basis
- Orders in past six months: 20+
- Transaction value in past six months: CN¥405.6K+
- Store rating: 4.9
- Reviews: 8

Elaboration
The supplier has generated measurable transaction activity over the past six months, showing that it has some commercial traction. The transaction value is meaningful for a smaller supplier, and the store rating is strong. However, the order count and review volume remain limited.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier demonstrates moderate business validation, supported by 20+ recent orders and CN¥405.6K+ in transaction value. The 4.9 rating is positive, but only 8 reviews are available, which limits confidence in long-term customer satisfaction consistency.

Final Score
15 / 20

4. Service Capability

Basis
- Communication response time: ≤10h
- Customization-related tag: Low MOQ for customization
- Full Customization: Insufficient Data

Elaboration
The supplier provides a response time within 10 hours, which is acceptable but not highly responsive by procurement standards. The platform tag indicates low MOQ for customization, but there is no explicit evidence of full customization capability.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier appears capable of basic service communication and may support some customization at low MOQ. However, the response speed does not meet the ≤1 hour benchmark for top-tier service capability, and full customization support is not confirmed.

Final Score
6 / 10

5. Delivery Performance

Basis
- On-time delivery rate: 66.7%

Elaboration
The supplier’s delivery performance is the weakest area in the dataset. A 66.7% on-time delivery rate means approximately one-third of orders may not be shipped on time based on the available platform data.

Scoring Rationale
According to the scoring standard, an on-time delivery rate below 70% should receive below 5 points. This creates a clear procurement risk, especially for buyers with fixed launch schedules, seasonal demand, or strict delivery windows.

Final Score
4 / 10

6. Quality & Customer Feedback

Basis
- Store rating: 4.9
- Reviews: 8
- Verified supplier: True
- Finished Product Inspection: Insufficient Data
- Factory Verification: True

Elaboration
The supplier has a high store rating and verified supplier status, which are positive indicators. However, the review count is low, and there is no provided evidence of Finished Product Inspection or formal quality control certification.

Scoring Rationale
The 4.9 rating supports a favorable quality impression, but the low number of reviews weakens statistical reliability. Factory verification adds some quality assurance value, but the absence of Finished Product Inspection data prevents a higher score.

Final Score
13 / 20

Total Score

69 / 100

Procurement Recommendation

Nantong Pilot Sports Co., Ltd. is recommended for selective cooperation, especially for buyers seeking low-MOQ procurement and moderate-volume sourcing from a verified supplier. It is more suitable for flexible buyers, trial orders, or non-urgent procurement projects rather than time-sensitive programs.

Key risks include the low on-time delivery rate of 66.7%, limited review volume, and insufficient data on full customization, Finished Product Inspection, and formal product certifications. Its growth potential lies in its 8-year platform history, Trade Assurance support, verified supplier status, and existing transaction record, but delivery reliability should be closely monitored before scaling orders.