Supplier Sourcing and Vetting Flashcards
6 cards from real Dropshipping practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Supplier Sourcing and Vetting flashcards as text
When evaluating a supplier on AliExpress, which metric is most important for judging order fulfillment reliability?
Answer: Order fulfillment rate and positive feedback score
A high order fulfillment rate and positive feedback score indicate consistent shipping and product quality from the supplier.
Which of the following best describes a 'private label' dropshipping arrangement?
Answer: A supplier manufactures a product under your own brand name
Private label dropshipping involves a supplier making products branded under your store's name, increasing perceived value and brand differentiation.
What is 'blind dropshipping' as it relates to supplier agreements?
Answer: Shipping without including the supplier's branding or contact info
Blind dropshipping means the supplier ships packages without identifying themselves, so customers only see the retailer's branding.
Which of these is a red flag when vetting a potential dropship supplier?
Answer: They charge ongoing monthly fees just to access their catalog
Legitimate dropship suppliers typically do not charge recurring fees just to browse their catalog — this is a common scam tactic.
What is the primary purpose of negotiating a 'dropship fee' with a supplier?
Answer: To cover the cost of individual order fulfillment and packaging
A dropship fee (or per-order fee) compensates the supplier for the extra effort of picking, packing, and shipping individual orders.
Which approach helps a dropshipper avoid stockout issues caused by supplier inventory changes?
Answer: Using inventory sync tools or apps that update stock levels automatically
Inventory sync tools automatically pull live stock data from suppliers, preventing you from selling products that are out of stock.