learn about our search
It’s helpful to know some characteristics of our product search to get started quickly and remain successful in locating OEM suppliers. For user submitted questions, scroll down to our FAQ’s below.
- Our search will return product listings – even if you search on factory criteria, you have to select a product and your results will be displayed by product
- The best way to utilize the search is through drop downs as we put great effort into categorization
- Searching for products and then viewing results is free and open to anyone. If you want to see the detailed information page for any product, you must be a subscriber. If you would like to pursue consultation to get started with a supplier, you will need to purchase one of our OEMALOT packages
- Searches may take several seconds to return results
- Currently, we only support searches and results in English
- As a subscriber, you can export and print results
- You can search for suppliers with branch offices in locations desirable for your business
Question: What is the most common mistake in manufacturing products?
Answer: Not having documentation or not communicating clearly. There are many gaps when outsourcing product, especially to another country. To fill those gaps, you must over-communicate, be specific, and always document what you need.

