Shandong Kaijie Sports Goods Co., Ltd. Supplier Evaluation

Executive Summary

Shandong Kaijie Sports Goods Co., Ltd. is a China-based sports goods supplier located in Shandong, with a reported factory area of 2,000+㎡ and 50+ staff. The company appears to operate as a small-to-medium sized manufacturer with verified supplier status and an active platform presence. Its listed product portfolio focuses on soccer balls, including custom and professional training/official ball products across different sizes and MOQ levels. Platform credibility is supported by 3 years as a Gold Supplier, Trade Assurance availability, fast response time of ≤1 hour, and a strong on-time delivery rate of 96.5%. Commercial performance is relatively solid, with 200+ orders and CN¥1.2M+ transaction value over the past six months, supported by a 4.7 store rating and 100+ reviews. The supplier is suitable for buyers seeking soccer ball sourcing with moderate order flexibility, fast communication, and proven platform transaction records. Key limitations include limited disclosed quality-control certification data and no explicit Finished Product Inspection information.

Detailed Analysis

1. Company Strength — 20 Points

Basis

• Company: Shandong Kaijie Sports Goods Co., Ltd.
• Location: Shandong, China
• Factory area: 2,000+㎡
• Employees: 50+ staff
• Verified supplier: True

Elaboration

The supplier has disclosed basic factory scale information, including a 2,000+㎡ production site and 50+ employees. This indicates the company has an established operational base rather than functioning only as a trading storefront. The verified supplier status provides an additional layer of credibility regarding its business existence and factory-related information.

However, based strictly on the provided data, the company does not present indicators of a large-scale manufacturing operation, such as very large factory area, several hundred employees, multiple production lines, or detailed annual production capacity. Therefore, its company strength should be viewed as small-to-medium scale rather than large industrial-scale supply capacity.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier demonstrates basic and credible production capability through a physical factory, a moderate workforce, and verified supplier status. These factors support a stable manufacturing profile for general soccer ball sourcing. However, the reported scale of 2,000+㎡ and 50+ staff does not indicate a large-scale production base. Since no additional production capacity figures, equipment details, or factory audit certificates are provided, the score should remain within the medium factory range rather than the top tier.

Final Score

15 / 20

2. Platform & Compliance Credibility — 20 Points

Basis

• Gold Supplier: True
• Gold Supplier duration: 3 years
• Trade Assurance: True
• Verified supplier: True
• Platform labels:
• On-time delivery 96.5%
• Response time ≤1h

Elaboration

The supplier has several important platform credibility indicators. Being a Gold Supplier for 3 years suggests a sustained platform presence, while Trade Assurance provides buyers with a transaction protection mechanism. Verified supplier status further strengthens baseline trustworthiness.

The platform labels also show practical operating credibility, particularly the 96.5% on-time delivery rate and response time of ≤1 hour. These indicators suggest that the supplier is actively managed on the platform and has measurable service and fulfillment performance.

However, the certification or industry tag information provided is limited. No specific product certifications, management system certifications, export compliance certifications, or third-party factory audit reports are included in the data. Therefore, while platform credibility is solid, compliance completeness cannot be considered fully comprehensive.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier has core credibility elements: Gold Supplier status, Trade Assurance, verified supplier status, and measurable platform performance labels. A 3-year Gold Supplier history is positive, though not long enough to be considered a long-term platform track record at the highest level. The lack of disclosed formal certifications or detailed compliance documentation prevents a top-tier score.

Final Score

16 / 20

3. Business Performance — 20 Points

Basis

• Orders in the past 6 months: 200+
• Transaction value in the past 6 months: CN¥1.2M+
• Store rating: 4.7
• Reviews: 100+

Elaboration

The supplier shows meaningful recent commercial activity. Over the past six months, it recorded more than 200 orders and CN¥1.2M+ in transaction value, indicating that buyers have placed repeated and measurable orders through the platform. This level of transaction activity provides practical evidence of market acceptance.

The store rating of 4.7 is generally positive, and 100+ reviews give the rating a reasonable level of credibility. The available data suggests that the supplier has passed beyond a purely unverified or low-transaction profile and has achieved stable platform sales performance.

However, the data does not show extremely high order volume, very large transaction value, repeat buyer ratios, export market distribution, or named customer references. Therefore, the supplier performs well commercially but does not reach the highest business-performance tier based on the available information.

Scoring Rationale

The combination of 200+ orders, CN¥1.2M+ transaction value, a 4.7 rating, and 100+ reviews supports a strong mid-to-upper commercial profile. These metrics indicate real buyer engagement and relatively consistent transaction execution. The score is not at the maximum level because the transaction scale, while solid, is not sufficient to classify the supplier as a very high-volume or highly validated market leader.

Final Score

17 / 20

4. Service Capability — 10 Points

Basis

• Communication response time: ≤1h
• Product listings include custom/customizable soccer ball products
• Explicit Full Customization capability: Insufficient Data

Elaboration

The supplier’s response time of ≤1 hour is a strong service indicator. Fast communication is particularly important for customized sports goods, where buyers may need to confirm size, material, logo printing, packaging, color, MOQ, and delivery details.

The product list includes several custom or customizable soccer ball products, such as “Custom Professional Soccer Ball Size 1” and “2025 Euro Soccer Ball Customizable Printed.” This suggests that customization is part of the supplier’s product offering. However, the data does not explicitly state that the supplier supports “Full Customization” as a verified service capability. Therefore, the customization capability should be treated as product-level customization indication rather than confirmed full customization service.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier earns a strong service score due to its ≤1 hour response time and the presence of customized product listings. This supports efficient communication and buyer-oriented product handling. However, because explicit Full Customization capability is not provided, the score should not enter the highest 9–10 range reserved for suppliers with both fast response and clearly verified strong customization capacity.

Final Score

8 / 10

5. Delivery Performance — 10 Points

Basis

• On-time delivery rate: 96.5%

Elaboration

The supplier’s on-time delivery rate of 96.5% is a strong delivery-performance indicator. This exceeds the 90% threshold for the highest scoring range. For procurement buyers, especially those managing seasonal sales, sports events, promotional campaigns, or retail replenishment cycles, delivery reliability is a critical factor.

The provided on-time delivery figure suggests that the supplier has been able to meet shipping schedules with a high level of consistency. However, no additional information is provided on average lead time, peak-season capacity, logistics partners, or delayed-order handling. Therefore, the delivery score should be based specifically on the available on-time shipment rate.

Scoring Rationale

With a 96.5% on-time delivery rate, the supplier clearly falls into the highest scoring range for delivery performance. The rate indicates reliable fulfillment execution and supports confidence in time-sensitive purchasing. The score is close to full marks, while recognizing that broader delivery management details are not disclosed.

Final Score

10 / 10

6. Quality & Customer Feedback — 20 Points

Basis

• Store rating: 4.7
• Reviews: 100+
• Verified supplier: True
• Finished Product Inspection: Insufficient Data
• Factory Verification: Supplier verification is provided as True

Elaboration

The supplier has a 4.7 store rating supported by 100+ reviews, which indicates generally positive customer feedback. The review count is sufficient to provide a meaningful reference point, rather than relying on only a small number of buyer opinions. Verified supplier status also supports baseline supplier credibility.

However, the available data does not mention Finished Product Inspection, product testing procedures, quality management certifications, inspection reports, or third-party quality audits. For soccer balls, quality consistency may involve stitching or thermal bonding quality, air retention, material durability, printing quality, size/weight consistency, and packaging condition, but no such specific quality-control data is provided. Therefore, the quality assessment must remain limited to platform rating, review volume, and supplier verification status.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier receives a good quality-feedback score because the store rating is positive and supported by 100+ reviews. Verified supplier status adds credibility to the company profile. Nevertheless, the absence of explicit Finished Product Inspection information or detailed quality-control documentation prevents the supplier from being classified in the highest quality-assurance tier.

Final Score

16 / 20

Total Score

Procurement Recommendation

Recommendation: Recommended for conditional cooperation.

Shandong Kaijie Sports Goods Co., Ltd. is suitable for buyers seeking soccer ball products with moderate supplier scale, fast response, flexible MOQ options, and verified transaction performance. The supplier is especially suitable for small-to-medium importers, online sellers, promotional product buyers, sports goods distributors, and buyers requiring custom or customizable soccer ball products based on the listed offerings.

The main strengths are its 96.5% on-time delivery rate, ≤1 hour response time, 3-year Gold Supplier status, Trade Assurance support, 200+ recent orders, CN¥1.2M+ recent transaction value, and 4.7 store rating with 100+ reviews.

The main risks are limited disclosed factory scale, lack of explicit Full Customization verification, and insufficient information on Finished Product Inspection or formal quality certifications. Buyers should request product samples, confirm customization scope, check pre-shipment inspection arrangements, and clarify quality standards before placing larger orders.

Overall, the supplier shows solid platform credibility and commercial activity, with good growth potential if it can provide stronger quality-control documentation and more detailed manufacturing capability evidence.