1. Clarify the needs
First, clarify your specific needs for bamboo sticks, including the specifications of bamboo sticks (such as length, diameter), uses (such as barbecue, skewers, candied haws, etc.), quantity, quality requirements (such as no burrs, smooth, not easy to break), and whether customization is required.
2. Market research
Online search: Use search engines or B2B platforms (such as 1688, Alibaba, etc.) to search for "bamboo skewers supplier" or "bamboo skewers manufacturer" to obtain a lot of relevant information. Pay attention to the supplier's official website, product introduction, customer reviews, etc., to get a preliminary understanding of the supplier's strength and reputation.
Industry exhibitions: Participate in relevant industry exhibitions, such as food exhibitions, catering equipment exhibitions, etc., to understand the products and strength of bamboo skewers suppliers on site, and communicate with suppliers face to face.
Industry associations: Join or consult industry associations, such as the China Bamboo Products Industry Association, to obtain the latest information in the industry and recommend reliable suppliers.
3. Field investigation and sample testing
Field investigation: If conditions permit, you can conduct a field investigation of the supplier to understand its production environment, management level and product quality control.
Sample testing: Request samples from the supplier and conduct actual tests to verify whether the quality and performance of its products meet your needs.
4. Signing a contract and establishing a long-term cooperative relationship
Signing a contract: After confirming the supplier, sign a formal purchase contract with it to clarify the terms such as product specifications, quantity, price, delivery time, payment method, etc.
Establish a long-term cooperative relationship: Establish good communication and cooperation with suppliers to ensure the continuous supply and stable quality of products. At the same time, you can also consider in-depth cooperation with suppliers such as joint research and development, customized production, etc. to meet your special needs.
