# Alibaba.com
*Also known as Alibaba*

- Website: https://www.alibaba.com
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/alibaba-com

> Alibaba.com is a global online marketplace that connects buyers with suppliers and manufacturers to enable efficient global sourcing.

Alibaba.com is a global online sourcing platform that connects buyers with manufacturers and suppliers around the world. It provides tools to research, design, and source products, and to communicate with suppliers efficiently. The platform features factory-direct pricing, access to thousands of factories across numerous industries, and options for samples and customization. It supports request-for-quotation workflows to help buyers obtain quotes from multiple suppliers, enabling faster, more informed procurement for businesses of all sizes.

**Mission:** To empower businesses to source smarter, faster, and more reliably by connecting them with a vast network of suppliers and streamlined procurement tools.

## Products & Services

### [Accio AI](https://www.accio.com/?referUrl=silkworm%3A%2F%2Fengine&src=f_alibabapc_navbar02)
*Product*
Get tailored sourcing solutions to meet your specific procurement needs.

- **Tailored sourcing solutions** — Provides Custom Solutions
- **Comprehensive supplier access** — Connects To Numerous Factories
- **Request for quotation** — Facilitates Fast Quotes

### [AI Sourcing Agent](https://aimode.alibaba.com/)
*Platform*
Streamline sourcing efforts with AI-driven insights and support.

- **Better sourcing** — Find Better Matches
- **Easier communication** — Simplify Discussions
- **Smarter research** — Enhance Supplier Evaluation
- **Faster design** — Accelerate Product Planning
- **Industry coverage** — Access Diverse Industries
- **Factory-direct pricing** — Reduce Costs
- **Customized samples** — Obtain Tailored Samples

### [Online Trade Show](https://sale.alibaba.com/p/d5a9xh4v5/index.html?wx_navbar_transparent=true&path=/p/d5a9xh4v5/index.html)
*Platform*
Facilitates virtual interactions between buyers and suppliers.

- **Online trade show access** — Connect With Suppliers Virtually
- **Comprehensive supplier catalog** — Explore Thousands Of Products
- **Interactive product showcasing** — Engage With Interactive Showcases

### [Request for Quotation](https://rfq.alibaba.com/rfq/profession.htm?tracelog=PCkeylanding)
*Service*
Streamline your procurement by obtaining multiple supplier quotes efficiently.

- **Customized sourcing requests** — Receive Tailored Quotes
- **Access to multiple suppliers** — Expand Supplier Network
- **User-friendly interface** — Simplify Order Management

## Market Segments

- **B2B sourcing marketplace**: Online platform that connects global buyers with manufacturers and suppliers for bulk purchasing, samples, customization, and factory-direct pricing.
- **RFQ and tender management**: Capabilities to post detailed sourcing requests, collect and compare supplier quotations, and manage request-for-quotation workflows to accelerate procurement decisions.
- **Supplier discovery and qualification**: Capabilities to discover, research, and evaluate suppliers at scale, including supplier catalogs, industry coverage, supplier profiles, and sample ordering.
- **AI-powered sourcing assistant**: AI-driven features that automate supplier matching, research, communication, sample customization, and design workflows to speed sourcing and decision making.