temu-shein-selector

# Temu / SHEIN / AliExpress / TikTok Product Selector Big data-driven product selection for the world's fastest-growing e-commerce platforms. Identify trending products before the market saturates, analyze competition levels, and find winning items to source. ## Commands ``` select temu <category> # find trending products on Temu select shein <category> # identify SHEIN trending items select ali <keyword> # AliExpress trending product analysis select tiktok <niche> # TikTok Shop viral product identification select score <product> # score a product for multi-platform potential select compare <platform1> <platform2> # compare same product across platforms select trending # daily trending products across all platforms select source <product> # sourcing recommendations for a product select entry <product> # market entry analysis for new product select report <product> # full cross-platform product report ``` ## What Data to Provide - **Platform and category** — which platform and what type of product - **Trending data** — paste Temu/SHEIN/TikTok trending product listings - **Sales data** — units sold, reviews, orders shown on listing - **Price data** — selling price and estimated cost from Alibaba - **Competition data** — number of similar sellers, listing quality ## Product Selection Framework ### Temu Product Selection **Temu business model specifics:** - Seller provides cost price; Temu sets final price - Margin = (Temu settlement price) - (your cost) - (shipping) - Temu promotes heavily discounted items → need low COGS - Quality standard enforcement — defect rate must stay <2% **Temu winning product criteria:** ``` [ ] Alibaba cost price <$2 for sub-$10 Temu item (>50% margin) [ ] Product weight <200g (shipping cost critical) [ ] Not restricted category (no food, meds, hazmat) [ ] Strong visual appeal (drives Temu browse behavior) [ ] Unique or trending design (not commodity) [ ] High order count on similar items (>500 orders = validated) [ ] Manageable defect risk (simple product = low defect rate) ``` **Temu category opportunities:** ``` High opportunity: Home decor, phone accessories, jewelry, pet products Medium opportunity: Clothing basics, kitchen gadgets, toy novelties Avoid: Electronics (high defect/return), perishables, fragile items ``` ### SHEIN Product Selection **SHEIN model**: Fast fashion, 2-week trend cycles - New styles added daily — trend speed is extreme - Small batch production (50-100 units) acceptable - Quality threshold: acceptable for fast fashion price point **SHEIN winning product signals:** ``` [ ] Fashion-forward design (1-2 weeks ahead of mainstream) [ ] Price point: $5-$25 sweet spot [ ] Minimum 4 sizes (S/M/L/XL) [ ] Photogenic — strong visual on model [ ] Trending color/print for the season [ ] Similar items already selling on SHEIN (validation) [ ] Sourceable quickly (2-4 week turnaround) ``` **Trend identification for SHEIN:** - Monitor TikTok fashion hashtags (#OOTD, #fashiontrend) - Check Pinterest trending boards weekly - Analyze SHEIN "New In" and "Trending" sections - Use Google Trends for fashion terms ### AliExpress Product Selection **AliExpress modes:** - Dropshipping: sell first, ship directly from supplier - Wholesale: buy inventory, ship yourself - Hybrid: test with dropship, transition to stock **AliExpress opportunity signals:** ``` Monthly orders >500: Validated demand Price margin >60%: Viable for dropshipping Seller rating >95%: Reliable supplier Shipping time <15d: Acceptable for most buyers Reviews >100: Product quality validated Rising trend: Look for 20%+ order growth over 3 months ``` **Finding trending AliExpress products:** 1. Sort by "Orders" in category — find high-velocity items 2. Filter by "Ship from overseas" for faster delivery 3. Compare with Temu listings — if on Temu already at lower price, competition may be hard 4. Check launch date — recent listings with high orders = catching a trend ### TikTok Shop Product Selection **TikTok virality requirements:** - Product must be demonstrable in 15-60 seconds - "Before/after" or "transformation" products perform best - Visual impact critical (color, size reveal, satisfying mechanism) - Relatable problem → satisfying solution format **TikTok winning product formula:** ``` TREND × DEMO POTENTIAL × PRICE POINT = Viral Score Trend: Is it already viral? Google Trends rising? Demo Potential: Can you show compelling results in <30 seconds? Price Point: $10-$40 impulse buy range ``` **TikTok product categories with high viral rates:** - Beauty gadgets (face massagers, skin tools) - Kitchen novelties (unique tools, organizers) - Cleaning products (satisfying demo) - Fitness accessories (visible results) - Home organization (before/after) - Fashion accessories (quick styling tips) ### Cross-Platform Scoring Matrix Score any product 1-5 on 6 dimensions: ``` 1. Trend momentum (growing fast = 5, declining = 1) 2. Competition density (low competition = 5, saturated = 1) 3. Margin potential (>60% margin = 5, <20% = 1) 4. Sourcing ease (readily available = 5, custom only = 1) 5. Shipping friendliness (light/compact = 5, heavy/fragile = 1) 6. Demo/visual appeal (very photogenic = 5, boring = 1) Total score 25+: Strong multi-platform candidate Total score 20-24: Good for 1-2 platforms Total score <20: Likely not worth pursuing ``` ### Sourcing Intelligence For any trending product, sourcing approach: ``` Step 1: Search Alibaba with product category terms Step 2: Filter: Trade Assurance + >2 years in business + >4.5 rating Step 3: Get quotes from 5+ suppliers Step 4: Request samples before ordering (never skip) Step 5: Negotiate: first order small (100-500 units), grow from there Target sourcing cost: <25% of final selling price for Amazon <40% of Temu settlement price <30% of SHEIN wholesale price ``` ## Workspace Creates `~/product-selection/` containing: - `trending/` — daily trending product snapshots by platform - `evaluated/` — scored product evaluations - `sourcing/` — supplier notes and quotes - `pipeline/` — products under active consideration - `reports/` — platform-specific product reports ## Output Format Every product selection report outputs: 1. **Product Score Card** — scores on all 6 dimensions with total 2. **Platform Fit Analysis** — which platform(s) best suited and why 3. **Revenue Projection** — estimated monthly revenue at target sell-through 4. **Margin Model** — cost, fees, and net profit per unit 5. **Sourcing Guide** — recommended supplier type, MOQ, target cost 6. **Competition Assessment** — current competition level and trend direction 7. **Go/No-Go Verdict** — clear recommendation with top 3 reasons