TL;DR: Confirm the address on official documents, cross-check with two map or imagery servicios<\/a>, require time-stamped photos or a live walkthrough, and hire a local verifier when remote checks leave doubts. Treat address checks as separate from capacity and calidad<\/a> verification.<\/p>\n Confirm the written address on the business license and any lease or utility documents the supplier provides. Ask for the company name in Chino<\/a>, a scanned copy of the business license (\u8425\u4e1a\u6267\u7167), and a lease or property title for the f\u00e1brica<\/a> site if available. Check whether the registered address on the business license is a production site or a sales office. If the registered address differs from the production address, pedido<\/a> both and prioritize the production address for physical verification.<\/p>\n Decisions to make Use at least two mapping services to confirm the location and surroundings. Ask the supplier for GPS coordinates. Paste those into Baidu Maps, Amap, or Google Maps satellite view and compare resultados<\/a>. Look for consistent street numbers, industrial park names, and visible factory buildings. Note whether the site appears as an industrial facility or a residential complex.<\/p>\n Practical checks Request verifiable photos and a live video walkthrough to confirm the site is active and matches the address. Ask for images that include the factory gate with the company name in Chinese, the building number, the loading area, and interior production areas you expect to inspect. Require time-stamped photos or a brief live video via WeChat, Tencent Meeting, or Zoom where the supplier pans across key points while you ask for specific details.<\/p>\n Practical questions to ask during a live walkthrough If the supplier refuses live video or provides poor-quality images, treat the address as unverified and consider a local visit.<\/p>\n Send a trusted local verifier when remote checks leave doubts or when you need signed documentation on site. A local third-party inspector, abastecimiento<\/a> agent, or freight forwarder can confirm GPS coordinates, check exterior signage, obtain copies of lease agreements, and photograph the business license at the site. They can also confirm whether the location is in an industrial park and gather details you cannot verify remotely.<\/p>\n What a local verifier should deliver If you plan a formal audit or supplier visit, coordinate the address verification with your travel and inspection plan. See our guidance on preparing for a factory visit for log\u00edstica<\/a> and safety considerations: \/prepare-for-a-factory-visit<\/p>\n Use different checklists and timelines for address confirmation and capability verification. Address confirmation proves the supplier operates at the claimed location. Capability verification evaluates fabricaci\u00f3n<\/a> capacity, quality systems, and compliance. Mixing the checks can obscure risk and waste resources.<\/p>\n Quick checklist<\/p>\nStart by confirming the written address against official documents and the supplier\u2019s stated production address<\/h2>\n
\n– If the supplier provides only a trading company license, require the production site address and supporting documents.
\n– If documents appear incomplete or the supplier refuses to share them, escalate to remote verification or third-party checks before booking travel.<\/p>\nUse at least two independent mapping or satellite services and verify GPS coordinates<\/h2>\n
\n– Compare the business address text to the map pin and to satellite imagery.
\n– Check nearby landmarks and main roads for travel feasibility.
\n– Save screenshots with timestamps for your records.<\/p>\nRequest verifiable time-stamped photos, metadata, and a live video walkthrough<\/h2>\n
\n– Show the building number and a close-up of the sign with the company name in Chinese.
\n– Show the shipping and receiving area and a gate-to-road view so you can confirm access for containers or trucks.
\n– Ask the person filming to hold up today\u2019s newspaper or a phone screen showing the current date to confirm timeliness.<\/p>\nSend a local verifier when remote checks are inconclusive or legal documentation is required<\/h2>\n
\n– Photos with GPS metadata of the gate, building, and surrounding area.
\n– Copies or certified<\/a> scans of on-site documents such as the lease or utility bills.
\n– A short written report that states whether the physical location matches the supplier\u2019s claims.<\/p>\nSeparate address confirmation from capability verification with two distinct checklists<\/h2>\n
| Address confirmation tasks<\/th>\n | Capability verification tasks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
|---|---|
| Verify business license address<\/td>\n | Inspect production lines and machinery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Confirm GPS coordinates on two map services<\/td>\n | Review quality control procedures and records<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Obtain time-stamped photos or live video of gate and sign<\/td>\n | Sample production run and product testing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Use local verifier to collect on-site documents<\/td>\n | Verify workforce size and shift patterns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Confirm road access for logistics<\/td>\n | Check certifications and safety management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Decisions to make Related Supplier Ally support<\/h2>\nFor project planning, see Supplier selection support<\/a>, Supplier Ally sourcing services<\/a>, y contact Supplier Ally<\/a> when you need a second set of eyes on the supplier or production plan.<\/p>\n |