How We Get Paid
We believe you should know exactly how a directory makes money before you trust its recommendations. Here's how Inventory Ready works.
Our Revenue Model
Right now, every listing is free. All 130 vendors in our directory are independently assessed using our full six-gate method. No manufacturer has paid for their listing or for any enhanced visibility.
As we grow, we may offer enhanced profile options for manufacturers who want additional visibility features. If and when that happens, enhanced profiles will be clearly marked, and the assessment method will remain identical for free and paid listings. We'll update this page accordingly.
What Money Does Not Affect
- Assessment method: the same six gates apply to every manufacturer, free or paid
- Gate criteria: what constitutes evidence, freshness, or provenance does not change based on payment
- Limitations disclosure: paid manufacturers still have a "What We Couldn't Verify" section
- Listing removal: if a manufacturer no longer meets our standards, the listing comes down regardless of payment status
The Editorial Firewall
Assessment and business development are independent functions with separate processes. Assessment results are finalized before any commercial conversations begin.
This isn't just policy. It's the reason this directory exists. If we compromised assessment integrity for revenue, we'd be just another pay-to-play directory. There are enough of those already.
Disclosure in Practice
Every manufacturer listing includes a disclosure section. If a manufacturer has any business relationship with Inventory Ready beyond a free listing, you'll see it directly on their profile. No footnotes, no fine print.
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