Vetted overseas suppliers for small manufacturers—no more delays or defects.
Small-scale manufacturing entrepreneurs endure constant delays and poor quality control from overseas suppliers.
ManuVetting connects small-scale manufacturing entrepreneurs with pre-vetted suppliers who meet strict quality and speed standards. Users search a curated directory, view verified performance data, and place orders directly. Built-in ratings and alerts ensure ongoing reliability, eliminating the guesswork of overseas sourcing.
Entrepreneurs in small-scale manufacturing
AI-powered vetting scores based on real user shipment data, focusing exclusively on small-batch orders under 10k units.
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Searchable list of vetted suppliers with filters for location, product type, lead time, and quality score.
Personal dashboard showing supplier scores, past performance, and match recommendations.
Direct RFQ and order submission to suppliers with automated follow-ups.
Real-time notifications for delays or quality issues based on user reports.
Submit and view ratings on delivery time and quality for each supplier.
AI suggests top 3 suppliers based on user history and needs.
Download supplier comparison PDFs.
API hooks for popular small biz ERPs like Katana.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| niche | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| quality_score | int | Yes |
| avg_lead_time | int | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| supplier_id | uuid | No |
| quality_rating | int | No |
| delivery_days | int | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/suppliersSearch and filter suppliers
/api/suppliers/:idGet supplier details and reviews
/api/reviewsSubmit new review
/api/rfqsCreate RFQ for suppliers
No alerts or matches
10 suppliers tracked
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 2% | $30 | $360 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 5% | $600 | $7,200 |
Discover reliable overseas suppliers scored for quality and speed—tailored for small manufacturers.
Post in r/manufacturing and r/smallbusiness with a free beta invite; DM 10 entrepreneurs from LinkedIn groups like 'Small Scale Manufacturing'; offer free Pro access for first reviews.
Huge selection
No vetting for small buyers
Curated for small batches with scores
User-generated review data creates network effects for accurate scoring.
Post-COVID supply chain disruptions have small manufacturers desperate for reliable alternatives amid rising tariffs.
Low adoption if suppliers don't join
Seed with 50 manual vetted suppliers
AI matching inaccurate initially
Start with rule-based, iterate with data
Success: 10 express interest in beta
Success: 20% convert to paid
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