FOR IMPORTERS, BUYERS & SOURCING TEAMS

Understand a supplier.
See the evidence.
Know what to ask next.

When a supplier says “we are ready”, what supports that claim? Crossgates helps structure the business information and review questions behind your assessment.

Discuss a supplier assessmentInspect the sample Passport

We welcome buyer enquiries from the UK, EU, Middle East and other markets seeking suppliers across Africa. Availability and review scope are confirmed for each enquiry.

3 steps to a clearer supplier assessment

From sourcing question to evidence-backed assessment

  1. 01

    Discover

    Discover released supplier profiles relevant to your requirement.

  2. 02

    Examine

    Examine the Passport, review scope, document status and open questions.

  3. 03

    Request access

    Request evidence for a defined purpose. Supplier consent determines access and expiry.

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SERVICE AND DELIVERABLES

Your supplier assessment enquiry

For buyers with a named supplier and a specific purchasing question.

You provide

Details

The supplier, product, origin, destination and questions blocking your buying decision.

The work

Details

An agreed review of supplier-authorised information, document status and evidence supporting relevant claims.

The deliverable

Details

A dated summary of sources examined, review scope, unresolved issues and follow-up questions.

Your decision

Details

You retain responsibility for purchasing and any specialist inspections, regulatory checks or certifications.

The team confirms service availability and sends a written proposal before work starts.

START WITH ONE SUPPLIER OR ONE REQUIREMENT

Bring the question
holding up your next decision.

Discuss a supplier assessmentTalk to the team on WhatsApp

Start with a short enquiry. We will confirm the right next step.