Most buyers choose vanilla suppliers based on sample quality and price alone. This scorecard adds 18 additional criteria that separate reliable long-term suppliers from opportunistic ones: COA transparency, curing method documentation, farm traceability, sample turnaround time, communication quality, payment term flexibility, minimum order quantities, packaging standards, and track record with international buyers.
Fillable PDF format — complete one scorecard per supplier, then compare side by side. Includes a weighted scoring system that surfaces your best option objectively.