Qingzhou Xinglu Heavy Industry Technology Co., Ltd. Supplier Evaluation

Executive Summary

Qingzhou Xinglu Heavy Industry Technology Co., Ltd. is a China-based supplier located in Shandong, offering industrial tyres, forklift tyres, rubber tyres, inner tubes, wheel rims, and related forklift spare parts. The available data shows a factory area of over 7,700 sqm, more than 20 staff, and verified supplier status, indicating a basic but credible production foundation rather than a large-scale manufacturing profile. On , the company has 4 years as a Gold Supplier, supports Trade Assurance, and carries useful capability labels including Finished Product Inspection, ODM service, Full Customization, and Warranty available. Commercial performance appears modest, with 10+ orders and CN¥67.6K+ transaction value in the past six months, supported by a 4.8 store rating but only 10 reviews. This supplier may be suitable for buyers seeking small to medium-volume industrial tyre or forklift parts sourcing with customization needs, while larger buyers should further verify capacity, quality consistency, and delivery reliability before scaling orders.

Detailed Analysis

1. Company Strength

Basis
- Factory location: Shandong, China
- Factory area: 7,700+ sqm
- Employees: 20+ staff
- Verified supplier: True

Elaboration
The supplier has a declared factory area of more than 7,700 sqm, which suggests a tangible manufacturing or operational site. However, the employee count of 20+ staff indicates a relatively lean workforce. The verified supplier status improves credibility by showing that some level of supplier verification has been completed. No additional factory audit details, production line count, annual capacity, machinery list, or management system certification were provided.

Scoring Rationale
The company demonstrates a real operational base and verified supplier status, but the available scale indicators do not support classification as a large-scale stable supply chain. The factory area is meaningful, yet the limited staff size and absence of detailed production capacity data constrain the assessment. Therefore, the supplier fits best into the category of a smaller to lower-medium manufacturer with basic production capability and some verification support.

Final Score
12 / 20

2. Platform & Compliance Credibility

Basis
- Gold Supplier: True
- Gold Supplier duration: 4 years
- Trade Assurance: True
- Certification / industry labels: Warranty available, Finished product inspection, ODM service available, Full customization
- Verified supplier: True

Elaboration
The supplier has a relatively complete platform credibility profile. Four years as a Gold Supplier provides a moderate operating history on the platform, while Trade Assurance offers transaction protection for buyers. The presence of Finished Product Inspection and Warranty available labels strengthens the compliance and buyer-protection profile. ODM and Full Customization labels also suggest platform-recognized service capability. However, no independent international certifications, such as ISO or product-specific compliance certificates, were provided in the data.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier has core trust elements: Gold Supplier status, Trade Assurance, verified supplier status, and multiple capability labels. The 4-year Gold Supplier duration is positive but not long enough to be considered a long-established platform record. Since the certification profile is based mainly on labels and does not include externally specified certifications, the score should be strong but not top-tier.

Final Score
17 / 20

3. Business Performance

Basis
- Orders in the past 6 months: 10+
- Transaction value in the past 6 months: CN¥67.6K+
- Store rating: 4.8
- Number of reviews: 10

Elaboration
The supplier has recorded recent transaction activity, but the scale is relatively limited. A 4.8 store rating is positive, indicating generally favorable buyer feedback from available reviews. However, the review base is small at only 10 reviews, and the order volume of 10+ over six months does not indicate high transaction density. The transaction value of CN¥67.6K+ shows commercial activity but remains modest compared with suppliers demonstrating high-volume platform performance.

Scoring Rationale
The company has some commercial validation through orders, transaction value, and a good rating. However, the low review count and limited order volume reduce confidence in broad market acceptance or consistent high-volume execution. The business performance is stronger than an unproven supplier but does not reach the level of a high-transaction, highly reviewed supplier.

Final Score
12 / 20

4. Service Capability

Basis
- Communication response time: ≤2h
- Full Customization: listed
- ODM service available: listed

Elaboration
The supplier’s response time of within two hours indicates a reasonably responsive communication process, although it does not meet the strongest benchmark of response within one hour. The presence of Full Customization and ODM service labels indicates that the supplier can support customized requirements beyond standard catalog sales. No data was provided on engineering team size, sample lead time, multilingual support, or project management process.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier shows good service potential due to customization and ODM availability, combined with a response time that is still commercially acceptable. Since the response time is not within one hour and detailed service execution data is insufficient, the score should remain in the upper-middle range rather than the highest band.

Final Score
8 / 10

5. Delivery Performance

Basis
- On-time delivery rate: 88.9%

Elaboration
The reported on-time delivery rate of 88.9% falls within the 80% to 89% performance band. This suggests generally acceptable delivery execution, but it also indicates that some shipments may not be dispatched on time. No data was provided on average lead time, logistics method, export experience, production scheduling, or delivery performance by product category.

Scoring Rationale
Based strictly on the provided scoring rule, an on-time delivery rate between 80% and 89% corresponds to 7 to 8 points. At 88.9%, the supplier is near the top of this range but still below the 90% threshold required for the highest score band. Therefore, a score of 8 is appropriate.

Final Score
8 / 10

6. Quality & Customer Feedback

Basis
- Store rating: 4.8
- Number of reviews: 10
- Finished product inspection: listed
- Verified supplier: True
- Warranty available: listed

Elaboration
The 4.8 store rating is a positive quality signal, and the availability of Finished Product Inspection indicates that some quality control process is presented on the platform. Warranty availability further supports buyer confidence. However, the number of reviews is only 10, which limits the statistical reliability of the rating. No product test reports, defect rate data, quality certifications, inspection standards, or third-party audit reports were provided.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier has several positive quality indicators, including a high rating, Finished Product Inspection, verified supplier status, and warranty availability. However, the limited review volume and absence of deeper quality documentation prevent a top-tier score. The supplier appears to have a basic quality assurance profile, but large buyers should request additional evidence before placing high-value or repeat orders.

Final Score
15 / 20

Total Score

72 / 100

Procurement Recommendation

Cooperation is conditionally recommended for small to medium-volume procurement of industrial tyres, forklift tyres, inner tubes, rubber tyres, wheel rims, and related forklift spare parts. The supplier is most suitable for buyers who require moderate order quantities, Trade Assurance protection, and customization or ODM support.

Key risk points include limited visible transaction scale, only 10 customer reviews, modest six-month order volume, and insufficient data on production capacity, quality certifications, machinery, lead times, and export track record. The 88.9% on-time delivery rate is acceptable but should be monitored for time-sensitive orders.

The supplier shows growth potential due to verified status, 4 years of Gold Supplier history, Trade Assurance support, Finished Product Inspection, warranty availability, and customization capability. For larger or long-term procurement programs, buyers should conduct sample testing, request quality documents, confirm production capacity, and start with trial orders before scaling.