Weifang Qiniu Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. Supplier Evaluation

Executive Summary

Weifang Qiniu Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. is a China-based supplier located in Shandong Province, offering foldable, collapsible, PVC, tarpaulin, and galvanized steel frame fish tanks/pond products with relatively low MOQs ranging from 1 unit/piece to 5 pieces. Based on the provided data, the company appears suitable for small to medium-volume procurement, trial orders, customized low-MOQ sourcing, and buyers seeking flexible aquaculture-related tank solutions. The supplier has a 4,000+㎡ factory area, 20+ staff, verified supplier status, Gold Supplier membership for 3 years, Trade Assurance support, Finished Product Inspection, and ODM service availability. Commercial performance is moderate, with 20+ orders and CN¥67.6K+ transaction value over the past six months, supported by a 4.8 store rating and 10+ reviews. Key strengths include platform credibility, on-time delivery at 90.9%, and basic quality assurance mechanisms. Main limitations are the relatively small workforce, limited review volume, and moderate recent transaction scale.

Detailed Analysis

1. Company Strength — 20 Points

Basis

• Factory location: Shandong Province, China
• Factory area: 4,000+㎡
• Employees: 20+ staff
• Verified supplier: True

Elaboration

The supplier has a documented factory area of over 4,000㎡, which indicates a physical manufacturing or operational base with a reasonable production footprint. However, the employee count of 20+ staff suggests the company is not a large-scale manufacturer in terms of manpower. The presence of verified supplier status provides additional confidence that the supplier has undergone some level of factory or supplier verification.

The available data supports the view that Weifang Qiniu Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. has basic to moderate production capability, particularly for products such as foldable fish tanks, PVC fish ponds, and tarpaulin-based aquaculture tanks. However, there is no provided information on annual production capacity, production lines, machinery, export volume, or factory audit certifications beyond the verified supplier status.

Scoring Rationale

The company does not meet the profile of a large-scale stable supply chain due to the limited staff size. The 4,000+㎡ factory area is a positive factor, and verified supplier status strengthens operational credibility. However, without data on production capacity, machinery, factory audit reports, or workforce scale beyond 20+ employees, the supplier should be assessed as a small to medium supplier with basic production capability rather than a large manufacturer.

Final Score

13 / 20

2. Platform & Compliance Credibility — 20 Points

Basis

• Gold Supplier: True
• Gold Supplier duration: 3 years
• Trade Assurance: True
• Verified supplier: True
• Certification / industry labels:
• Low MOQ for customization
• Finished product inspection
• ODM service available

Elaboration

The supplier has several platform credibility indicators. A 3-year Gold Supplier status demonstrates an established, though not long-term, presence on . Trade Assurance support is an important risk-control mechanism for buyers, especially for payment protection and order fulfillment monitoring. Verified supplier status further improves platform credibility.

The listed labels also add value from a procurement perspective. “Finished product inspection” supports quality control at the final product stage, while “ODM service available” and “Low MOQ for customization” indicate some level of product development and customization flexibility. However, the data does not show additional internationally recognized certifications, management system certifications, product compliance certificates, or detailed third-party audit reports.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier has the core platform credibility elements expected from a reliable supplier: Gold Supplier membership, Trade Assurance, verified supplier status, and quality/customization-related labels. The 3-year Gold Supplier duration is credible but not long enough to be considered a long-term platform track record. Certification depth is moderate, as no external certifications or detailed factory audit documentation are provided.

Final Score

16 / 20

3. Business Performance — 20 Points

Basis

• Orders in the past 6 months: 20+
• Transaction value in the past 6 months: CN¥67.6K+
• Store rating: 4.8
• Reviews: 10+

Elaboration

The supplier has generated more than 20 orders and over CN¥67.6K in transaction value during the past six months. This confirms active commercial activity on the platform, but the transaction scale remains relatively moderate. The order count indicates recurring buyer engagement, but it is not high enough to demonstrate strong mass-market demand or large-volume procurement validation.

The store rating of 4.8 is positive and suggests satisfactory buyer experience. However, the number of reviews is only 10+, which limits the statistical reliability of the rating. A higher review base would provide stronger validation of consistency across multiple buyers and order types.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier shows real recent transaction activity, but the order volume and transaction value are not high. The 4.8 rating is a positive indicator, yet the relatively small number of reviews limits the strength of the business validation. Based on the available figures, the supplier fits the category of low-to-moderate transaction scale rather than high commercial performance.

Final Score

13 / 20

4. Service Capability — 10 Points

Basis

• Communication response time: ≤3 hours
• Customization-related labels:
• Low MOQ for customization
• ODM service available
• Full Customization: Insufficient Data

Elaboration

The supplier’s response time of within 3 hours indicates acceptable communication efficiency for international procurement. It is not within the strongest service tier of one hour or less, but it remains commercially workable for most sourcing communications, quotation discussions, and order coordination.

The supplier also provides ODM service and low MOQ customization according to the available platform labels. This suggests the supplier can support product adaptation or design-related requirements to some degree. However, the data does not explicitly confirm “Full Customization,” so this capability cannot be assumed.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier demonstrates normal service responsiveness and some customization capability through ODM and low-MOQ customization labels. However, the response time is not at the highest level, and full customization capability is not confirmed in the provided data. Therefore, the service capability is assessed as solid but not top-tier.

Final Score

7 / 10

5. Delivery Performance — 10 Points

Basis

• On-time delivery rate: 90.9%

Elaboration

The supplier’s on-time delivery rate of 90.9% falls above the 90% threshold. This indicates generally reliable shipment execution and suggests that most orders are dispatched within the expected timeframe. For procurement teams, this is a positive factor, especially when sourcing products that may be required for aquaculture projects, farm installations, or seasonal operational use.

However, while the delivery rate is strong, the available data does not include average lead time, logistics method, production cycle, delay reasons, or performance by order size. Therefore, delivery reliability can be positively assessed based on the on-time shipment rate, but deeper supply chain planning capability cannot be fully evaluated.

Scoring Rationale

According to the scoring standard, an on-time delivery rate above 90% qualifies for 9–10 points. At 90.9%, the supplier meets the threshold for a strong delivery score, though it is only slightly above 90%, so a score of 9 is more appropriate than the maximum score.

Final Score

9 / 10

6. Quality & Customer Feedback — 20 Points

Basis

• Store rating: 4.8
• Reviews: 10+
• Finished product inspection: Listed
• Verified supplier: True
• Factory Verification: Verified supplier status provided; detailed factory verification report: Insufficient Data

Elaboration

The supplier’s 4.8 store rating is a positive quality and customer satisfaction signal. The presence of Finished Product Inspection indicates that the supplier has some form of final-stage quality checking before shipment. Verified supplier status also adds credibility to the supplier’s quality and operational profile.

However, the review count is relatively limited at 10+, which means the rating is based on a small sample size. The data does not provide defect rates, inspection reports, return rates, complaint records, production process controls, product testing standards, or detailed factory verification documents. As a result, the supplier’s quality system appears to have basic safeguards, but there is insufficient evidence to classify it as highly mature or extensively validated.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier has a strong rating and basic quality assurance indicators, including Finished Product Inspection and verified supplier status. However, the limited number of reviews reduces confidence in long-term quality consistency. Because detailed quality certifications, testing standards, and inspection documentation are not provided, the supplier fits the “good rating with basic quality control” category rather than the highest quality assurance tier.

Final Score

16 / 20

Total Score

Procurement Recommendation

Recommendation: Conditional cooperation recommended.

Weifang Qiniu Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. is suitable for buyers seeking small to medium-volume sourcing of foldable fish tanks, PVC fish ponds, tarpaulin fish tanks, and related aquaculture tank products. The supplier is particularly suitable for trial orders, low-MOQ procurement, ODM-related requirements, and buyers who value Trade Assurance protection.

The main strengths are its verified supplier status, 3-year Gold Supplier history, Trade Assurance support, Finished Product Inspection label, ODM service availability, 90.9% on-time delivery rate, and positive 4.8 store rating. These factors provide a reasonable foundation for cooperation.

Key risks include the relatively small employee scale, moderate six-month transaction value, limited review count, and insufficient data on full customization capability, production capacity, machinery, detailed factory audit reports, and formal product certifications. For larger-volume or long-term procurement, buyers should request samples, confirm production lead time, clarify customization scope, and obtain inspection standards before placing bulk orders.

Overall, the supplier shows practical growth potential, especially for flexible and low-MOQ aquaculture product sourcing, but should be managed with staged purchasing and quality verification before scaling order volume.