How supplier listings are built.

Where the data comes from

Listing facts are compiled from public sources: the company's own website, government registries, certification registries, and trade show programs and exhibitor lists. Each fact records where it came from and when it was collected.

The directory does not buy contact lists and does not take information from behind logins or from sources that forbid collection.

How facts are verified

Where possible, each fact is checked independently against the supplier's own website or a public record. When something cannot be confirmed, the listing says so rather than guessing.

The labels on a profile mean exactly what they say:

• Verified: the fact was confirmed against a supplier-owned source, and the date of the check is shown.
• Self-reported: the company provided the information directly and it has not been independently confirmed.
• Documented: the fact appears in a public record or document the directory can point to.

Labels are dated. An old label is a statement about what was found on that date, not a guarantee about today.

Paid placement never changes data

Suppliers can pay for advertising and enhanced presentation. They cannot pay to change their facts, their labels, or where they rank in search results. Paid placements are marked as sponsored.

Logos and trademarks

Company logos and names are shown only to identify the company a listing is about. Their display does not mean the company endorses 777 Sourcing, is affiliated with the directory, or is a customer. All trademarks and logos remain the property of their respective owners.

Something wrong? Tell us

Public data goes stale and mistakes happen. If a company's listing is inaccurate, shows a logo that should be removed, or should not be published at all, use the correction and removal form. A person reviews every request.