The advantages of Alibaba 1688 include:

Advantages:

1. Rich variety of goods: covering almost all industries and product categories, with many suppliers, which can meet various procurement needs.

2. Wholesale advantage: suitable for large-scale procurement, the price is usually more favorable, which can reduce procurement costs.

3. Rich supplier resources: providing suppliers from all over the country and even the world to choose from, increasing the flexibility and diversity of procurement.

4. High information transparency: supplier information, product details, transaction records, etc. are relatively transparent, which is convenient for buyers to make decisions.

5. Transaction guarantee mechanism: to a certain extent, it guarantees the rights and interests of buyers and reduces transaction risks.

6. Industry information and data analysis: help merchants understand market dynamics and industry trends.

Disadvantages:

1. Uneven quality: the quality of some goods may be difficult to guarantee, and suppliers need to be carefully identified.

2. Minimum order quantity requirements: It may not be very friendly to merchants who purchase in small quantities, and there are certain minimum order quantity restrictions.

3. High communication costs: There may be language and time differences in communication with suppliers, which increases the complexity of transactions.

4. Large differences in after-sales service: The after-sales service levels provided by different suppliers are inconsistent.

5. Complex platform rules: For new users, it may take some time to understand and adapt to the rules and processes of the platform.