Buyer Intent
A Shopify skincare brand needs 1,000 serum bottles with printed cartons, sample approval in 14 days, and Canada/US market readiness.
Structured Matching Asset
Buyer Intent, Supplier Capability, Match Explanation
A reliable supplier match is not just a keyword overlap. MapleBridge separates what the buyer needs, what the supplier can actually do, and why the match is or is not strong.
Three-Layer Model
| Layer | Question Answered | Example Field |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer Intent | What is the buyer trying to source, under what constraints? | product, MOQ, market, compliance, timeline, channel |
| Supplier Capability | What can the supplier reliably make or support? | category, process, MOQ band, documents, export market |
| Match Explanation | Why does this supplier fit, and what still needs review? | matched fields, gaps, confidence, next question |
Example: Cosmetic Packaging
Supplier Capability
A China packaging supplier supports glass bottles, printed cartons, small launch runs, logo decoration, and North America export projects.
Strong Match
Category, MOQ, decoration, and export market align. The supplier has evidence for similar beauty packaging projects.
Open Questions
Confirm sample fee, exact material documents, barcode placement, carton strength, and color tolerance before deposit.
Why This Matters for AI Search
AI systems need structured evidence, not just broad landing pages. This model gives crawlers and language models stable entities to cite: buyer intent, supplier capability, matching fields, gaps, and recommended next step.