In your dropshipping online business, it is always important to increase the quality of your product and your margins if possible. However, traditional search methods can be inefficient and time-consuming when trying to compare a large number of “similar products.” That’s where Zopi’s Find Similar Suppliers function comes in handy, as it enables you to quickly find a replacement for your current supplier with high quality based on price, order volume, or relevance. This feature empowers you to make quicker, more informed decisions, ensuring you can seamlessly replace your current supplier while maintaining or improving your profit margins.

Why Is This Important

In dropshipping, even a tiny cost reduction can make a significant difference. If you can find a new supplier for an AliExpress product that is 5% or 10% cheaper, you will increase your profits. But finding a new supplier can sometimes be difficult and take a lot of time for varying results. Maybe this new supplier is untrustworthy; maybe the quality is not as good, etc… With that in mind, Zopi developed the Find Similar Suppliers feature to simplify your work and help you find what you need when you need it, and in the easiest way possible!

How to Use the Find Similar Suppliers

The best part about the Find Similar Suppliers function is that it’s completely hands-off. With just a single click, you can find all the results similar to your product and choose the best option. You can then easily replace your current supplier with your preferred one. Follow the steps below to walk through the process.

Situation 1: In Product Center

You won’t be able to place orders containing an unmapped product to your suppliers. In such cases, Find Similar Suppliers can help you quickly locate new products without sourcing outside platforms like AliExpress.

Steps

1. Login to Zopi > Product Center > Unmapped.
   
   
2. Hover on the Product Card of the product you want to remap and click Map supplier.
   
   
3. In the Update supplier card, click Find similar suppliers below the Supplier field.
   
   
4. Choose your desired product in the result list and click Map product.
   
   
5. Edit the product mapping:
   
   * Choose between Variant Group or Per Variant.
   
   * Decide whether to keep or replace the current variants, content, and images of your product with the new supplier’s.
   
   
6. Once done mapping, click Update.

Situation 2: In Order Center

You need to map your products to allow Zopi to identify to which supplier you want to place orders. If your current supplier link has been invalid or you want to replace your current supplier with a cheaper or better one, use Find Similar Supplier to find all the results that are similar to their product and choose what’s best for them.

Steps

1. Login to Zopi > Order Center > Placement tab.
   
   
2. Access the Ready to order sub-tab.
   
   
3. Click on the selected order for which you want to modify the mapping.
   
   
4. Hover on the Order Card on the order for which you want to edit the mapping and click the chain icon.
   
   
5. In the Map supplier card, click Change and then click Find similar suppliers below the Supplier’s product field.
   
   
6. Choose your desired product in the result list and click Map product.
   
   
7. Select the corresponding new supplier’s variant to match the store’s variants, then click Map.
   
   
8. Click Map once more to confirm.

Tips for Analyzing Results to Find the Best Supplier

With the Find Similar Suppliers feature, you can have access to selected suppliers of a specific product displayed in a ranked list. The results enable you to sort through to find alternate and more reputable suppliers of the same product. Key aspects to consider in your search for similar suppliers include:

• Similar Product Image: Start by looking for products with images that closely match the one you’re trying to find. This ensures that the product’s appearance and features are similar.
  
  
• Low Product Cost: Filter your search results by price to find products that fit within your budget. This can help you find cost-effective options.
  
  
• High Orders: Look for products with a high number of orders. This often indicates that the product is popular and trusted by other buyers, which can be a good sign of quality and reliability.
  
  
• Corresponding Product Variants: Check if the products have the variants you need, such as different sizes, colors, or specifications. This ensures that the product meets your specific requirements.

It’s Time to Start Exploring

Find Similar Suppliers was created with one purpose in mind: to help you find better suppliers for your products. By leveraging this feature, you can save a significant amount of time in the long run, making product sourcing easier and more efficient. Now that we’ve explored the benefits and various uses of Find Similar Suppliers, it’s time to put it to work and make a difference in your business.