Supplier identification converts market research into a named list of organizations that may satisfy a sourcing requirement. It is narrower than discovery because each candidate is tied to a specific need.
| Area | What to record |
|---|---|
| Decision | Use explicit inclusion criteria such as location, capability, certification, capacity, export experience or minimum scale. Apply the criteria consistently. |
| Evidence | Record the candidate’s legal identity, relevant facility, evidence source, inclusion rationale and any unresolved question. |
| Watch point | A recognizable brand may still be the wrong legal entity or production site. Identify the contracting and operating parties separately. |
When the term matters
Use explicit inclusion criteria such as location, capability, certification, capacity, export experience or minimum scale. Apply the criteria consistently.
Checks before approval
Record the candidate’s legal identity, relevant facility, evidence source, inclusion rationale and any unresolved question.
A recognizable brand may still be the wrong legal entity or production site. Identify the contracting and operating parties separately.
