suppliers

Topic summary

New Shopify dropshipper wants to contact China-based suppliers to confirm reliable order fulfillment before launching ads.

Updates and context:

  • Clarified tool: the merchant is using the Zopi dropshipping app.

Guidance offered:

  • If using a dropshipping app (e.g., DSers, Dropshipman), contact the app’s customer support to help verify supplier communication and fulfillment details.
  • Build a working relationship with suppliers; over time they may offer faster shipping methods, discounts, or ship from nearby warehouses.
  • Use Zopi’s guide to message AliExpress suppliers directly: https://help.zopi.io/how-to-contact-aliexpress-suppliers.html

Definitions:

  • Dropshipping app: software that connects a Shopify store to suppliers (often on AliExpress) to source products and automate fulfillment.

Status and next steps:

  • OP confirmed they use Zopi; no confirmation yet that suppliers have been contacted.
  • Action items: message suppliers via Zopi following the linked guide; consult Zopi support to confirm shipping options, warehouse locations, and delivery SLAs.

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Summarized with AI on December 15. AI used: gpt-5.

Hi, @catpw02

I don’t know which dropshipping app you are using now. Can you provide more information? If you are using software like Dsers, Dropshipman, etc., you can ask customer service and let them help you confirm!