How to Find Suppliers for a New Product with ChatGPT
Find suppliers for a new product with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Manufacturer shortlists for sourcing.
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ChatGPT turns manufacturer search results into a structured sourcing brief. Search for suppliers in your product category, then ask for a formatted comparison of capabilities, MOQs, and locations. ChatGPT can help you prepare the right questions to ask each manufacturer before requesting a quote.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
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Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Manufacturer Finder tool:
- Ask: "Use manufacturer-finder to find suppliers of bamboo homeware products in Vietnam"
- ChatGPT returns manufacturer profiles
- Request: "Format these as a sourcing shortlist with capabilities, MOQ, location, and a notes field for my team"
- Use the brief to prepare enquiries and sample requests
Example Prompt
Try this with ChatGPT using the Manufacturer Finder tool
Use manufacturer-finder to find manufacturers of electronics accessories — specifically wireless chargers — in South Korea and Japan with an MOQ under 1000 units. Produce a sourcing brief with capabilities, certifications, MOQ, and suggested enquiry questions for each.
Tips
- Ask ChatGPT to draft an enquiry email template tailored to each manufacturer's apparent specialisation
- Request a comparison table when evaluating more than three suppliers
- Ask for questions that test each manufacturer's quality control process before committing to samples