To find that top supplier, you will need to separate the wheat from the chaff. And we’re going to use the Suppliers Sheet to do exactly that. You can find the Suppliers Sheet in the Choose Your Supplier spreadsheet. To access it:

• Click on the link above
• Select File in the menu bar
• In the File window, select Make a Copy

In this personal copy, you can record anything you want.

The Choose Your Supplier spreadsheet contains 1 sheet: Suppliers. Here you will  record your findings when researching suppliers. And at the end of this module, you will use all the data recorded in the Suppliers Sheet to assess whether the supplier of your choosing gives you the profit margin you need to be profitable.

The Suppliers Sheet contains a lot of columns. To help you better understand how to use the Suppliers Sheet, please watch the video below.

Additionally, we have also created a PDF with Suppliers Sheet Instructions (click on the link to download).

Before you go any further, take a moment to watch this video and carefully go through the Suppliers Sheet instructions. Familiarize yourself with the Suppliers Sheet and with the meaning of all the headings. This will make it much easier to later record the supplier data you find, and ultimately to help you pick the right supplier for your product.

Using an international or local supplier, there are pros and cons to both. Keep reading to learn more!