SourceShiftSupply chain intelligence for chokepoint disruptions
When critical shipping lanes close, procurement teams need verified alternative suppliers fast. SourceShift combines trade data, customs records, and AI to deliver that intelligence in minutes — not weeks.
Our mission
The Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb control trillions in annual trade. When these chokepoints face disruption, the procurement teams that act fastest protect their margins and operations. The ones that wait face price spikes, stockouts, and emergency logistics costs.
We built SourceShift to eliminate the weeks of manual research it takes to find alternative suppliers. Our reports give procurement professionals verified, scored alternatives with contact information — the same intelligence that consulting firms charge $5,000+ to compile.
Methodology
How we build every supplier report
Country Ranking
UN ComtradeWe analyze export data from 200+ countries to identify which nations produce each commodity outside chokepoint-dependent regions. Country rankings refresh every 5 days.
Supplier Verification
US Customs BOLUsing 70M+ Bill of Lading records, we identify suppliers that have actually shipped goods into the United States. This is our verification standard — documented import history, not self-reported claims.
Profile Enrichment
ThomasNetWe match verified shippers against 500K+ industrial profiles to add contact information, certifications, product catalogs, and company details.
AI Viability Scoring
Claude AIEach supplier receives a 1-10 viability score based on shipment volume, recency, geographic diversity, and chokepoint independence. Scores update monthly.
What “verified” means — and what it doesn't
What we verify
- ✓Supplier has documented US import shipment records
- ✓Shipment volume and recency from Customs BOL data
- ✓Company profile exists in industrial directories
- ✓Contact information is publicly available
What requires your due diligence
- —Current production capacity
- —Specific certifications (ISO, FDA, GMP)
- —Present availability and lead times
- —Pricing and contract terms
SourceShift reports are for informational purposes and do not constitute procurement advice. Always verify supplier details directly before placing orders.
Data freshness
5 days
Country trade ranking refresh cycle (UN Comtrade)
Monthly
Supplier data refresh on the 1st (US Customs + ThomasNet)
Monthly
AI viability scores recalculated alongside supplier data
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7-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not satisfied with the data quality? Email sourceshift@liveablecity.co within 7 days for a full refund. No questions asked.
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We're building toward continuous monitoring