Supplier glossary
Plain-language answers to common buyer questions about suppliers, manufacturers, and wholesale sourcing—then jump into category supplier pages.
-
What Is a Supplier?
A supplier provides goods or materials to another business—often manufacturers, wholesalers, or exporters in import/export programs.
-
Supplier vs Manufacturer vs Distributor
Manufacturers make goods, distributors resell through channels, and “supplier” is the broader term buyers use when searching for either.
-
How to Find a Supplier
Define specs and volume, shortlist by category and location, review credentials, then request quotes with clear commercial terms.
-
What Is a Wholesale Supplier?
A wholesale supplier sells in bulk quantities to businesses rather than end consumers, usually with MOQs and trade pricing.