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Sahl Wednesday,02 Jul 2025

In the world of e-commerce in Saudi Arabia, many stores don't have their own factories or warehouses, relying instead on local or international suppliers to provide the products, with the store merely acting as a middleman for the sale. This model is successful, but it presents a significant challenge: How can you guarantee the quality of the product you deliver to the customer when you haven't even seen or made it?
Here, we outline the most important steps to help you ensure product quality and maintain your customers' trust:
1. Choose your suppliers carefully
Before relying on any supplier, don't rush into it. Research their reviews, read their customer experiences, and verify their commercial record. A reliable supplier will make everything easier for you, while a bad supplier can ruin your store's reputation in a matter of weeks!
Tip: If you're working with local suppliers in Saudi Arabia, try to visit them or communicate directly, as this builds a long-term relationship of trust.
2. Request samples before listing products
Even if the supplier is well-known, you should request product samples and try them yourself. Is the quality truly excellent? Is the packaging good? Does the product match the pictures?
Customers buy based on the images and description, so you must ensure that the reality matches their expectations.
3. Review Orders Regularly
Whether you're dropshipping or purchasing from a supplier and storing them, you need to review some shipments periodically. Take samples of new batches and review them yourself or have a trusted team review them.
4. Rely on Customer Reviews as a Source of Review
Monitor customer reviews and comments after receiving the product. If you receive more than one complaint about a particular product, this is an indication that there's a problem that needs to be addressed. Don't wait for problems to accumulate.
5. Display Real Photos and Videos of the Product
Instead of relying solely on supplier photos, take real photos of the products yourself or ask your customers for real photos and include them on the page. This gives greater credibility and reduces the possibility of surprises upon receipt.
6. Clearly Define Your Return Policy
Even if you've followed all the steps, sometimes mistakes happen. Therefore, having a clear and easy return policy protects you from losing customers and gives them security during the purchase.
7. Use Quality Tracking Systems
If you have a large number of orders or a team of employees, consider using a simple system to record any recurring complaints or product feedback, and follow up with the supplier on a timely basis. Follow-up is more important than establishment!
Ensuring quality is your responsibility, even if you don't manufacture the product. Ultimately, the customer will buy from your store, not the supplier. Every poor product they receive will be held against you. Take your time choosing suppliers, test the products yourself, and pay close attention to your customers' feedback. This way, you can build a store that people trust and buy from with confidence.
If you want to start your online store and ensure that all quality measures are taken into account from the start, you can contact our Sahil team, and we'll build you a professional store from scratch.