SourceReady vs. ImportYeti

ImportYeti pulls supplier information mainly from U.S. customs shipment records, which can be useful but limited in scope. SourceReady goes further, cross-verifying suppliers with customs data, certifications, trade shows, supplier directories, and industry networks — spanning 1.2M+ suppliers across 100+ countries. This multi-layered approach reduces risk and gives buyers a more reliable, global view of suppliers.

ImportYeti is strong at identifying which suppliers manufacture for specific brands, making it helpful for competitor analysis. But SourceReady works like ChatGPT for sourcing — you simply type in what you’re looking for, and it generates a curated shortlist with Match Scores. For example: “Find suppliers in Vietnam with ISO 9001 and BSCI certifications that produce plastic bags.” Instead of static records, you get suppliers tailored to your exact requirements.

ImportYeti gives you raw data, but outreach, follow-ups, and evaluation remain manual. SourceReady automates the entire workflow: integrated email, personalized outreach, scheduled follow-ups, and 24/7 AI agents that keep supplier conversations active. It also includes AI-powered quote comparison, extracting and scoring offers against your requirements so you can choose the best supplier without endless back-and-forth or spreadsheets.

ImportYeti shows supply chain connections, but it doesn’t help you discover or create new products. SourceReady includes a Living Product Ideation Engine, which continuously scans Amazon, Shopify, and other marketplaces for trend data. It then generates photorealistic renderings and a first-pass Bill of Materials (BOM) — giving you a living pipeline of product concepts that adapt as trends shift, ready to move from idea to sourcing.