Should you source industrial conveyor belts directly from a manufacturer or through a distributor? This procurement guide compares factory-direct and distributor models across MOQ, bulk pricing, customization, inventory, lead time, technical communication, quality verification and supplier qualification. It helps importers, wholesalers and industrial buyers decide which channel fits different purchasing conditions, identify supplier red flags, normalize quotations and prepare the RFQ information needed before approving a long-term conveyor belt supply relationship.