Supplier Bot — Goal Generation v1

1. Executive Summary

Goal Types

6 T1 + 10 T2 + 1 T3

SRs Analyzed

product categories

Avg Goals/SR

10.4

6 T1 + 4.4 T2

Goal Range

9–12

per SR

The goal generator converts a Sourcing Request (SR) into a prioritized list of conversation goals for the supplier bot. It uses a 17-type tiered taxonomy: 6 mandatory Tier 1 goals that apply to every SR, plus 10 conditional Tier 2 goals selected based on product category and SR requirements, plus a catch-all Tier 3 for edge cases. Across 8 product categories, the generator produces an average of 10.4 goals per SR (range: 9–12), with Tier 2 selection driven by customization complexity, material sensitivity, and compliance requirements.

2. The 17-Type Taxonomy

#	ID	Name	Tier	When Applicable
1	`moq`	Minimum Order Quantity	T1	Always
2	`price`	Unit Price (tiered)	T1	Always
3	`lead_time`	Lead Time	T1	Always
4	`customization`	Customization Feasibility	T1	When SR involves any customization
5	`packing`	Packing Specs	T1	Always (shipping cost calculation)
6	`sample`	Sample Terms	T1	Always for first-time suppliers
7	`certification`	Certification/Compliance	T2	FDA, CE, food-grade, REACH, etc.
8	`material_spec`	Material Specification	T2	Material quality affects product
9	`tooling`	Tooling/Mold Fees	T2	Custom molds, dies, printing plates
10	`artwork`	Artwork/Design File Requirements	T2	Custom printing, logo, graphics
11	`shipping`	Shipping/Logistics	T2	Heavy items, cross-border, FOB
12	`verification`	Product Verification	T2	First-time suppliers, high-value
13	`payment`	Payment Terms	T2	Offline payment, bank transfer
14	`color_finish`	Color/Finish Options	T2	Color requirements, Pantone matching
15	`size_variant`	Size/Dimension Variants	T2	Non-standard sizes, custom dims
16	`stock`	Stock Availability	T2	Urgent delivery, small quantity
17	`other`	Other	T3	Edge cases not covered above

Tier 1 goals are mandatory — always included. Tier 2 goals are conditional — selected only when the SR’s product category, specifications, or client requirements warrant them. Tier 3 is a catch-all for edge cases.

3. How It Works

Input: A structured SR (product name, specs, quantity, target price, customization requirements).
The goal generator reads the SR and the 17-type taxonomy.
It always includes all 6 Tier 1 goals.
It selects Tier 2 goals based on: product category signals (e.g., food products → certification), SR requirements (e.g., custom logo → artwork), and conversation context (e.g., material questions → material_spec).
Output: A prioritized JSON array with tier, priority number, goal ID, Chinese question template, and success criteria.
This output is injected into the bot’s prompt via the {{GOALS}} placeholder.

Goals are generated by LLM (Kimi K2.5) — not hardcoded rules. This means the selection is contextually appropriate but not deterministic. Two runs on the same SR may produce slightly different Tier 2 selections. Human review of goal assignments is recommended before production deployment.

4. Demo — 8 Product Categories

For each product category, the goal generator receives the SR as input and produces a prioritized goal list. Below we show: the raw SR input (what the generator sees), and the full generated output (what gets injected into the bot’s prompt). Read the Chinese question templates — they show how the generator adapts to each product’s specifics.

catholic-statue 11 goals

SR Input: SR-3937 • Catholic resin statue, 6-inch, custom religious designs • 100 units • $8–15/unit
Specs: Resin craft statue, 6-inch height. Custom religious designs. Small quantity ~100.
Customization: Yes — custom religious designs, molds • Maturity: low-mid • Risk: high

Tier	#	Goal	Generated Question (Chinese)
T1	1	MOQ	这款6英寸树脂雕像的最小起订量是多少？我们首批需要100个，是否可以接单？
T1	1	Unit Price	100个数量的单价是多少？请报阶梯价格，比如100个、300个、500个分别什么价格？
T1	1	Customization	我们可以提供宗教图案设计，你们能根据我们的设计开模定制吗？定制流程是怎样的？
T1	2	Lead Time	100个定制订单的生产周期是多久？包括开模时间和生产时间分别多少天？
T1	2	Sample Terms	可以打样吗？样品费多少，打样周期多久？大货下单后样品费是否退还？
T1	3	Packing Specs	产品怎么包装？单个有彩盒吗？外箱尺寸和重量大概多少？
T2	1	Tooling/Mold Fees	开模费用是多少？一个模具可以生产多少数量？模具归谁所有？
T2	2	Artwork/Design Files	定制设计需要提供什么格式的文件？AI、CDR还是3D模型？对设计稿有什么要求？
T2	3	Color/Finish Options	树脂雕像的表面可以做哪些效果？彩绘、仿古、镀金还是其他？颜色可以按我们要求定制吗？
T2	3	Material Spec	树脂是什么材质？环保树脂吗？是否含有害物质，能否通过出口检测？
T2	4	Certification	树脂材质能否提供环保检测报告，比如ROHS或REACH？出口欧美需要什么认证？

Why these T2s? “custom religious designs, molds” triggers tooling + artwork. Resin material triggers material_spec. “$8-15/unit” low-end price + export triggers certification. Color/finish is relevant for hand-painted religious statues.

shoes 12 goals

SR Input: SR-shoes • Custom logo athletic shoes (futsal/sneaker style) • 500 pairs • ¥60–90/pair
Specs: Men’s athletic shoes, size range 39-44, breathable mesh upper, rubber sole. Text logo on tongue + side.
Customization: Yes — text logo on shoe tongue and side panel, printed or embossed • Maturity: mid

Tier	#	Goal	Generated Question (Chinese)
T1	1	MOQ	这款鞋的最低起订量是多少？我们首批需要500双，是否可以接单？
T1	1	Unit Price	500双的单价是多少？我们目标价格是60-90元/双，请问能否达到？
T1	1	Customization	我们可以在鞋舌和侧面定制文字logo吗？支持印刷还是压印工艺？
T1	2	Lead Time	500双带定制logo的订单，生产周期需要多少天？
T1	3	Sample Terms	能否先提供产前样？打样费多少？打样周期几天？大货下单后打样费是否退还？
T1	5	Packing Specs	包装方式是什么？每箱装多少双？外箱尺寸和毛重多少？
T2	2	Artwork/Design Files	定制logo需要什么格式的文件？AI、PDF还是其他？有什么尺寸或颜色要求？
T2	3	Color/Finish Options	这款鞋有哪些颜色可选？我们能否指定配色方案？logo颜色可以自定义吗？
T2	4	Material Spec	鞋面的透气网布是什么材质？克重多少？橡胶底是天然橡胶还是合成橡胶？
T2	4	Size Variants	39-44码的尺码是否齐全？各尺码的配比如何安排？可以按我们要求分配吗？
T2	5	Tooling/Mold Fees	定制logo需要开模具吗？模具费多少？如果只印刷或压印，是否有版费？
T2	6	Certification	这款鞋是否有质量检测报告？能否提供REACH或相关环保认证？

Why these T2s? “size range 39-44” triggers size_variant. “text logo on tongue + side” triggers artwork + tooling. “breathable mesh upper, rubber sole” triggers material_spec. Shoes has the most T2 goals (6) because the SR specifies material, sizing, and logo details.

play-gym 11 goals

SR Input: SR-3603 • Baby play gym, minimalist premium design • 200 units • $15–25/unit
Specs: XPE mats, wooden arch, hanging toys. Vacuum packaging for shipping. Minimalist/premium aesthetic.
Customization: Yes — design variations, colors • Risk: low

Tier	#	Goal	Generated Question (Chinese)
T1	1	MOQ	这款婴儿健身架的最低起订量是多少？我们首批需要200套，能否接受？
T1	1	Unit Price	200套的价格是多少？能否提供不同数量的阶梯报价？
T1	1	Customization	木质拱架的颜色和悬挂玩具的款式，能否配合定制？最低起订量多少？
T1	2	Lead Time	200套的生产周期是多久？从下单到发货需要多少天？
T1	2	Packing Specs	能否做真空包装以节省运费？外箱尺寸和毛重是多少？
T1	3	Sample Terms	能否先提供样品？样品费多少？打样周期多久？
T2	1	Certification	这款产品是否有ASTM F963、CPSIA或EN71等婴儿玩具安全认证？能否提供证书？
T2	2	Material Spec	XPE垫子的密度和厚度是多少？木质拱架是什么木材？有无环保检测报告？
T2	2	Color/Finish Options	木质拱架有哪些颜色或表面处理可选？能否按我们提供的色卡定制？
T2	3	Artwork/Design Files	如需定制设计，你们需要什么格式的文件？设计稿确认流程是怎样的？
T2	3	Shipping/Logistics	能否报FOB价格？海运还是空运？真空包装后体积能节省多少？

Why these T2s? Baby product triggers certification (ASTM/CPSIA/EN71) at priority 1 — highest priority T2 goal because non-compliance is a deal-breaker. “XPE mats, wooden arch” triggers material_spec. “Vacuum packaging for shipping” triggers shipping.

oat-jars 10 goals

SR Input: SR-521 • Oat storage jars with logo and colored box • 20,000 units • $2–4/unit
Specs: Glass jars with lids, 20,000 sets. Logo printing. Colored box packaging. FBA labels required.
Customization: Yes — logo, colored box, FBA labeling • Risk: low

Tier	#	Goal	Generated Question (Chinese)
T1	2	MOQ	请问这款玻璃储物罐的起订量是多少？20,000套是否可以接单？
T1	3	Unit Price	请问20,000套的单价是多少？请提供阶梯报价。
T1	4	Customization	是否支持定制logo印刷和彩色包装盒？定制工艺和选项？
T1	7	Lead Time	20,000套的生产周期是多久？从下单到出货需要多少天？
T1	8	Packing Specs	外箱尺寸和重量多少？是否符合亚马逊FBA包装要求？
T1	9	Sample Terms	能否提供样品？样品费多少？打样周期多久？
T2	1	Certification	这款玻璃储物罐是否有食品接触材料认证，比如FDA或LFGB？
T2	5	Artwork/Design Files	logo印刷和包装盒设计需要什么格式的文件？有尺寸和分辨率要求吗？
T2	6	Tooling/Mold Fees	定制logo印刷和彩色包装盒是否需要支付版费或模具费？
T2	10	Color/Finish Options	包装盒有哪些颜色可选？能否按指定潘通色号定制？

Why these T2s? Food storage product → certification (FDA/LFGB) prioritized at #1. FBA labeling context → packing question includes FBA compliance. No material_spec because glass is self-evident. No shipping because large volume (20K) implies established logistics.

paper-cups 10 goals

SR Input: SR-Pickup-Coffee • Custom paper cups with Pantone color printing and QR code • 5,000 units • $0.15–0.35/unit
Specs: Paper cups, Pantone color printing, QR code. 5000 pcs. Artwork in AI/CDR format.
Customization: Yes — Pantone colors, QR code, artwork • Risk: low

Tier	#	Goal	Generated Question (Chinese)
T1	1	MOQ	这款纸杯的最低起订量多少？首批5000个，是否可以接单？
T1	1	Unit Price	5000个定制纸杯，专色印刷Pantone色，带二维码，请问单价多少？
T1	2	Lead Time	5000个定制纸杯的生产周期需要多久？从确认设计到出货多少天？
T1	3	Sample Terms	能否先提供印刷样品确认颜色和效果？样品费多少？
T1	4	Packing Specs	5000个纸杯的包装方式？每箱装多少个？外箱尺寸和毛重？
T2	1	Certification	纸杯用于食品接触，是否有食品级检测报告或FDA/LFGB认证？
T2	2	Artwork/Design Files	我们提供AI/CDR格式的设计稿，对文件有什么要求？二维码印刷清晰度如何保证？
T2	2	Color/Finish Options	需要按Pantone色号定制颜色，是否支持专色印刷？如何确保色差最小？
T2	3	Tooling/Mold Fees	定制印刷是否需要版费或开机费？5000个的数量有额外费用吗？
T2	3	Material Spec	纸杯的材质规格？单层还是双层？纸张克重多少？是否防烫防漏？

Why these T2s? Food contact → certification. Pantone color printing → color_finish + artwork. Paper cups → material_spec (single/double layer, GSM). “QR code” in SR causes artwork question to specifically ask about QR clarity.

phone-holder 9 goals

SR Input: SR-phone • Car magnetic phone holder with custom logo • 200 units • $5–8/unit
Specs: Magnetic vacuum suction cup mount, dashboard mounting, 360° rotation. ABS + metal construction.
Customization: Yes — company logo printed on base, 2 colors

Tier	#	Goal	Generated Question (Chinese)
T1	1	MOQ	请问这款磁吸手机支架的最低起订量多少？首批200个，可以接单？
T1	1	Unit Price	200个带定制logo的单价多少？能否提供200/500/1000的阶梯报价？
T1	1	Customization	可以在底座上印刷公司logo吗？两种颜色印刷是否可行？
T1	2	Lead Time	200个带定制logo的订单，生产周期需要多少天？
T1	2	Sample Terms	能否先提供样品？样品费多少？是否可以退还？
T1	3	Packing Specs	每个产品的包装方式？外箱尺寸和重量？200个分几箱？
T2	2	Artwork/Design Files	印刷logo需要什么格式的文件？AI、PDF？对分辨率有要求吗？
T2	3	Tooling/Mold Fees	印刷logo需要开模费或制版费吗？200个是否可以免模具费？
T2	3	Color/Finish Options	产品有哪些颜色可选？指定的两种logo颜色能否准确匹配？

Why these T2s? Only 3 T2 goals — the fewest of any SR. No certification (consumer electronics, not food/baby). No material_spec (ABS+metal is standard). No size_variant (one-size product). Simple product = fewer goals.

pump-bottle 9 goals

SR Input: SR-3301 • 500ml HDPE pump bottle with lotion pump • 3,000 units • $0.80–1.50/unit
Specs: 500ml HDPE bottle, lotion pump. 3000 pcs. Logo customization.
Customization: Yes — logo printing • Risk: high

Tier	#	Goal	Generated Question (Chinese)
T1	1	MOQ	这款500ml HDPE泵瓶的最低起订量多少？首批3000个，能否接单？
T1	1	Unit Price	3000个500ml HDPE泵瓶，含丝印logo，单价多少？阶梯价格表？
T1	2	Lead Time	3000个含定制logo的订单，生产周期多少天？
T1	2	Customization	瓶身做丝印logo，支持哪些印刷工艺？logo颜色有限制吗？
T1	3	Sample Terms	能否先提供样品？样品费多少？大货下单后样品费是否退还？
T1	3	Packing Specs	每箱装多少个，外箱尺寸和毛重多少？
T2	2	Artwork/Design Files	印刷logo需要什么格式？AI、PDF还是CDR？对分辨率和颜色有要求？
T2	3	Color/Finish Options	瓶子除了透明色，还有哪些颜色？泵头有白色和黑色吗？
T2	4	Material Spec	瓶身是HDPE材质，泵头是什么材质？是否符合化妆品包装标准？

Why these T2s? No certification despite cosmetics use — generator considers this “mid-high maturity” SR with established supply chain. Material_spec triggered by HDPE+pump composite. No tooling because logo printing typically doesn’t require molds.

soap 11 goals

SR Input: SR-soap • Body soap refill pouch • 5,000 units • $0.17/unit target
Specs: Stand-up pouch with custom design, eco-friendly. 3-color printing with screw-cap spouts.
Customization: Yes — logo/branding, custom design

Tier	#	Goal	Generated Question (Chinese)
T1	1	MOQ	这款自立袋的最低起订量多少？首批5000个，可以接单？
T1	2	Unit Price	5000个三色彩印带旋盖嘴，请报FOB价格？目标价0.17美元/个，能否达到？
T1	3	Customization	提供设计稿做三色彩印和定制logo，旋盖嘴也可以定制颜色吗？
T1	7	Lead Time	5000个定制订单，从确认设计稿到出货多少天？打样和大货各需多久？
T1	8	Sample Terms	可以先打样确认吗？打样费多少，包含几个样品？打样周期多久？
T1	9	Packing Specs	大货怎么包装？多少个入一箱，外箱尺寸和毛重？是否方便海运出口？
T2	1	Certification	袋子装沐浴露，接触液体日化产品，是否有FDA、REACH或GB标准检测？
T2	4	Material Spec	客户要求环保材质，具体是什么材料结构？可回收PE？单一材质？厚度多少丝？
T2	5	Artwork/Design Files	三色彩印设计稿需要什么格式？AI、PDF还是PSD？出血位要求？
T2	6	Tooling/Mold Fees	三色彩印和定制旋盖嘴是否需要版费或模具费？
T2	10	Color/Finish Options	袋身除了三色彩印，表面是亮膜还是哑膜？旋盖嘴有哪些颜色可选？

Why these T2s? Liquid contact product → certification prioritized at #1 (FDA/REACH/GB). “eco-friendly” in specs → material_spec specifically asks about recyclability and material structure. 3-color printing → artwork + tooling. Screw-cap spout → tooling (mold fees for custom spout).

5. Coverage Analysis

Which Tier 2 goals were selected for which product categories. Tier 1 goals are omitted — all 6 are always present.

T2 Goal	statue	shoes	play-gym	oat-jars	paper-cups	phone-holder	pump-bottle	soap	Count
`certification`	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	✓	6/8
`material_spec`	✓	✓	✓	—	✓	—	✓	✓	6/8
`tooling`	✓	✓	—	✓	✓	✓	—	✓	6/8
`artwork`	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	8/8
`color_finish`	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	8/8
`shipping`	—	—	✓	—	—	—	—	—	1/8
`size_variant`	—	✓	—	—	—	—	—	—	1/8
`verification`	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	0/8
`payment`	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	0/8
`stock`	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	0/8

artwork and color_finish appear in every SR — these are near-universal for any product with customization. certification, material_spec, and tooling appear in 6/8 — triggered by product categories where compliance, material quality, or mold costs matter. size_variant, shipping, verification, payment, and stock are rarely triggered (0–1/8) — these are edge-case goals that would appear in specific scenarios (e.g., urgent delivery → stock, heavy items → shipping).

The taxonomy provides adequate coverage: 5 types are near-universal, 3 are common, and 4 are available as edge-case extensions. No SR required goals outside the taxonomy (other was never triggered).

6. Limitations

Risk	Severity	Detail
LLM-generated, not deterministic	MED	Two runs on the same SR may produce different Tier 2 selections. Priority ordering may also vary.
Not human-validated	MED	Goal assignments have not been reviewed by a sourcing expert. Some Tier 2 selections may be unnecessary or missing.
Small demo corpus	LOW	8 product categories is sufficient for taxonomy validation but not for statistical confidence.
No “other” goals generated	LOW	The Tier 3 catch-all was never triggered in this demo. This may indicate the taxonomy is comprehensive, or that the generator under-uses it.

7. Next Steps

Human review — have a sourcing expert validate goal assignments for 5–10 representative SRs.
Wire to production — connect goal generator to the SR intake pipeline so goals are generated automatically.
Expand corpus — test on 20+ additional product categories to validate Tier 2 selection accuracy.
Consider deterministic rules for Tier 1 — Tier 1 is always the same 6 goals; no LLM needed for these.

8. Companion Report

This report covers goal generation (the input). For how the bot performs when given these dynamic goals, see the companion report: Supplier Bot — Dynamic Goal Evaluation dyn-v1.

Supplier Bot — Goal Generation ✦ v1

1. Executive Summary

2. The 17-Type Taxonomy

3. How It Works

4. Demo — 8 Product Categories

5. Coverage Analysis

6. Limitations

7. Next Steps

8. Companion Report