Shanghai Fupower Industry Co., Ltd. Supplier Evaluation

Supplier Evaluation Report: Shanghai Fupower Industry Co., Ltd.

Executive Summary

Shanghai Fupower Industry Co., Ltd. is a China-based supplier located in Shanghai, with a reported factory area of 9,600+㎡ and 80+ staff. The company appears to have a medium-scale manufacturing base and is marked as a verified supplier. Its listed products are mainly aftermarket automotive hose-related items, including air intake hoses, silicone tubes, and application-specific hose products for vehicle models. On , the supplier shows strong platform credibility, including 12 years as a Gold Supplier, Trade Assurance support, and several service-related platform tags. Business performance is relatively solid, with 300+ orders and CN¥20.2M+ transaction value over the past six months, although the store rating of 4.4 and 30+ reviews indicate room for improvement in customer feedback depth. The supplier is suitable for buyers seeking automotive hose products with moderate customization needs and platform-backed transaction protection. Key risks include limited disclosed quality inspection information and only moderate customer review volume.

Detailed Analysis

1. Company Strength

Basis

• Factory location: Shanghai, China
• Factory area: 9,600+㎡
• Employees: 80+ staff
• Verified supplier / factory audit status: True
• Product scope shown: aftermarket automotive hose and silicone tube products

Elaboration

Shanghai Fupower Industry Co., Ltd. has a reported factory size of over 9,600 square meters and more than 80 employees. This indicates a supplier with a meaningful physical production base rather than a very small trading operation. The employee count suggests a medium-sized operational structure, capable of supporting regular production, order handling, and basic manufacturing management.

The verified supplier status adds credibility to the company’s manufacturing profile, as it indicates that some form of supplier or factory verification has been completed on the platform. However, the available data does not provide further details regarding production lines, monthly output, equipment list, in-house testing capacity, or specific factory certifications such as ISO or automotive quality management certifications. Therefore, the company’s strength can be assessed as stable and medium-scale, but not enough information is available to classify it as a large-scale or highly certified manufacturing organization.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier demonstrates solid company strength through a sizeable factory area, a workforce of 80+ staff, and verified supplier status. These factors support the view that the company has a stable production foundation. However, the lack of disclosed production capacity figures, detailed equipment information, and formal factory certification data limits the score. Based on the provided data, the company fits best within the “medium stable factory” category rather than the “large-scale stable supply chain” level.

Final Score

16 / 20

2. Platform & Compliance Credibility

Basis

• Gold Supplier: True
• Gold Supplier duration: 12 years
• Trade Assurance: True
• Verified supplier / factory audit status: True
• Certification / industry tags:
• Project solutions
• Warranty available
• On-site installation
• Low MOQ for customization

Elaboration

The supplier has a strong platform profile, with 12 years as a Gold Supplier. This is a significant platform history and indicates long-term participation in cross-border or online B2B trade. Trade Assurance support is also an important risk-control mechanism for buyers, providing additional transaction protection through the platform.

The supplier is also marked as verified, which strengthens credibility compared with suppliers lacking third-party or platform verification. The listed tags, such as warranty availability and low MOQ for customization, further indicate that the supplier presents itself as service-oriented. However, the available data does not specify detailed compliance certifications, industry-specific certifications, or full certification documentation. Therefore, the assessment is strong on platform credibility but limited on formal compliance depth.

Scoring Rationale

The combination of 12 years Gold Supplier status, Trade Assurance, and verified supplier status provides a strong platform-backed credibility profile. These elements support a high score because they demonstrate long-term platform presence and buyer protection mechanisms. The score is not a full 20 because the data does not provide detailed third-party compliance certificates or complete certification documentation beyond platform tags and verification status.

Final Score

19 / 20

3. Business Performance

Basis

• Orders in the past 6 months: 300+
• Transaction value in the past 6 months: CN¥20.2M+
• Store rating: 4.4
• Reviews: 30+

Elaboration

The supplier shows strong recent transaction activity, with over 300 orders and more than CN¥20.2M in transaction value during the past six months. This indicates that the supplier has achieved meaningful commercial traction on the platform and has handled a relatively high transaction volume.

The store rating of 4.4 is acceptable but not outstanding. It suggests that customers are generally satisfied, but there may be areas for improvement in product consistency, communication, delivery, or after-sales experience. The review count of 30+ provides some customer feedback visibility, but it is not a large review base relative to the reported order volume. Therefore, while the transaction performance is strong, the customer feedback sample remains moderate.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier deserves a strong business performance score because the six-month order volume and transaction amount are both substantial. CN¥20.2M+ in recent transactions demonstrates that buyers have placed meaningful commercial trust in the supplier. However, the 4.4 store rating and only 30+ reviews prevent the supplier from reaching the highest scoring range. The commercial data is strong, but customer feedback depth and rating level are not fully aligned with a top-tier profile.

Final Score

17 / 20

4. Service Capability

Basis

• Communication response time: ≤3h
• Customization-related tag: Low MOQ for customization
• Full Customization: Insufficient Data

Elaboration

The supplier’s reported communication response time is within three hours, which is acceptable for B2B inquiry handling and suggests that buyers can expect reasonably timely communication. The platform tag “Low MOQ for customization” indicates that the supplier may be able to support some level of customized orders with relatively accessible minimum order quantities.

However, the data does not explicitly confirm “Full Customization” capability. There is no detailed information about engineering support, sample development process, mold development, design assistance, packaging customization, or technical documentation support. Therefore, while the supplier appears to have basic customization-related service capability, the extent and depth of customization support cannot be fully verified from the provided data.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier’s response time of ≤3h is positive but does not meet the strongest service benchmark of ≤1h. The customization-related tag supports a moderate service score, but the absence of explicit Full Customization data limits confidence in advanced customization capability. As a result, the supplier is assessed as having normal response efficiency and basic customization potential rather than top-tier service capability.

Final Score

7 / 10

5. Delivery Performance

Basis

• On-time dispatch rate: 87.9%

Elaboration

The supplier’s on-time dispatch rate is 87.9%, which falls within the 80%–89% range. This indicates a generally acceptable delivery performance level, but it is not yet at the highest reliability tier. For procurement teams, this means the supplier may be suitable for regular orders where some schedule flexibility exists, but buyers with strict time-sensitive delivery requirements should monitor lead times carefully.

The data does not provide additional delivery information such as average lead time, urgent order handling ability, logistics partners, export documentation efficiency, or historical delay reasons. Therefore, the assessment is based strictly on the disclosed on-time dispatch rate.

Scoring Rationale

An 87.9% on-time dispatch rate reflects stable but not excellent delivery reliability. It is above the minimum acceptable level for many sourcing programs, but it remains below the 90%+ level required for a top delivery score. The supplier should be considered reasonably reliable, while still requiring delivery follow-up for deadline-critical purchase orders.

Final Score

8 / 10

6. Quality & Customer Feedback

Basis

• Store rating: 4.4
• Reviews: 30+
• Verified supplier / factory audit status: True
• Finished Product Inspection: Insufficient Data
• Factory Verification: True, based on verified supplier / factory audit status provided

Elaboration

The supplier has a 4.4 store rating and 30+ reviews. This provides a certain level of customer feedback transparency, but the review base is not extensive. A 4.4 rating is generally acceptable, but it does not indicate exceptional customer satisfaction. For quality-sensitive automotive hose applications, buyers may need to conduct additional due diligence, such as sample testing, dimensional verification, material confirmation, or pre-shipment inspection.

The verified supplier status provides some quality assurance support at the supplier-level credibility stage. However, the available data does not confirm whether the company has Finished Product Inspection procedures, in-house quality testing, third-party inspection records, or quality certifications. Because these quality-control details are not disclosed, the supplier’s quality system cannot be fully evaluated.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier earns a moderate-to-good score due to its verified status, acceptable rating, and existing review base. However, the lack of disclosed Finished Product Inspection information and the limited number of reviews prevent a higher score. The current data supports basic confidence in the supplier, but not enough to conclude that its quality management system is comprehensive or highly mature.

Final Score

15 / 20

Total Score

Procurement Recommendation

Recommendation: Recommended for conditional cooperation.

Shanghai Fupower Industry Co., Ltd. is suitable for buyers sourcing aftermarket automotive hose and silicone tube products, especially those who value platform credibility, Trade Assurance protection, and a supplier with demonstrated transaction activity. The company appears appropriate for small to medium-sized procurement programs, trial orders, and buyers requiring low-MOQ customization support.

However, buyers should manage several risks before scaling orders. The main concerns are the lack of disclosed Finished Product Inspection information, limited quality system details, a moderate store rating of 4.4, and only 30+ reviews. The on-time dispatch rate of 87.9% is acceptable but should be monitored for urgent or time-sensitive orders.

Recommended procurement actions include starting with sample orders, confirming product specifications in writing, requesting inspection reports where available, using Trade Assurance, and monitoring delivery performance during initial transactions. The supplier shows good growth potential due to its long platform history, verified status, strong recent transaction value, and medium-scale production base.