Key benefits:
• More choice: Access many verified suppliers at once
• Lower risk: Supplier verification, reviews, and escrow protection
• Better prices: Suppliers compete, improving negotiation power
• Faster sourcing: RFQs, quotes, and communication in one place
• Easy scaling: Integrated payments, logistics, and compliance

When direct contact works better:
• Long-term trusted suppliers
• Custom or very high-volume orders

Bottom line:
B2B marketplaces are ideal for speed, safety, price comparison, and scaling; direct sourcing fits deep, long-term partnerships.