| Procurement_and_Supply_Chain_Benchmarking_Association A free association of employees of major corporations responsible for procurement and supply chain. |
| Procurement_Centre Specializes in management of the supply chain process. |
| Professional_Materials_Management Customized MRO inventory databases, turn-key stockroom solutions, and indirect materials management consulting. |
| Project_Plato Project Plato is an SCM education initiative which changes how people think about supply chain management and business transformation initiatives. |
| Provia_Software Offers supply chain management software. |
| The_Purchasing_Group Specializing in managing, consulting, outsourcing of the purchasing process and supply chain management. |
| Purchasing_Research_Service Portal for purchasing, procurement and supply chain professionals offers research tools and supplier and product search. |
| Purchasingnet PurchasingNet-SQL offers a complete purchasing solution, including Front-Office and Back-Office functionality. |
| Qiva Supply chain execution and technology systems. Global transportation management and shipping solutions. |
| Quintiq Offers planning, scheduling and supply chain optimization solutions. |
| Radcliffe Develops, implements and supports ROC, an innovative warehouse management system (WMS) with a no risk, no capital application service provider (ASP) option. |
| Radical_Limited Offers responsive supply chain modelling software and consultancy to the global logistics marketplace with customers worldwide. |
| REM_Associates_of_Princeton,_Inc_ REM Associates provides advice and counsel to business management on improving the efficiency of product movement through related business functions. |
| RiverOne,_Inc_ Provides supply chain management software and services for manufacturers to control processes between customers and suppliers. |
| ROI_Consulting_Group Our associates apply the lessons learned in the supply chain manufacturing industry. |
| Routing_Guides Easily accessible routing guide system for shippers, consignees, and carriers. |
| RxCrossroads Logistics management and distribution support services for biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and biologics firms. |
| S_and_V_Management_Consultants S and V Management Consultants is a European consultancy firm in supply chain optimization and business process improvement. |
| SAS SAS help's you discover and exploit the hidden opportunities in your supply chain by leveraging enterprise data for tactical and strategic planning. |
| Seacat_Group A financial systems developer specializing in the purchasing process and procurement applications and supply chain solutions including requisitioning, purchasing, bid, receiving, and accounts payable. |
| SeeCommerce SeeCommerce's SeeChain Suite of applications allow business managers and executives to see and collaborate across the total supply chain so they can proactively measure, monitor and exceed supply cha |
| Simpler,_Inc_ Simpler Consulting, Inc. offers consulting and training services that facilitate successful Lean Conversions. Our background is in operations, not in professional consulting. |
| Simulation_Dynamics,_Inc_ Simulate supply chains, manufacturing plants, and complex manufacturing or business processes to build understanding of dynamic systems. SDI provides software for simulation, consulting, and training. |
| SmartOps Supply chain planning and optimization software solutions that accommodate and manage supply and demand uncertainty and complexity. |
| Society_of_Inventory_Management_Benchmarking_Association Organization gathers data in the form of group studies on behalf of participants. |
| Software_21 Features Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) software for small to mid-sized manufacturing companies. |
| Source_One_Management_Services,_Inc_ A business advisory service specializing in the area of purchasing with experience in training, consulting, negotiating and strategic planning. |
| Spitfire_Technology_Supply_Chain_Software Custom software solution for value chain management. |
| St__Onge_Company An internationally respected supply chain engineering consulting firm specializing in: logistics, SCM strategy, network optimization, advanced operations design, tools and technology development, mate |
| Strategic_Procurement_Solutions Our firm specializes in strategic sourcing of traditional and non-traditional commodities, on-site corporate training, and process improvement related to advanced supply-chain management. |
| Strategic_Purchasing_Group Cost reduction management company providing expertise to lower your expenses. |
| Strategic_Systems_International Supplying supply chain management (SCM), enterprise resource planning (ERPII), customer relationship management (CRM) and lean manufacturing process solutions for Oracle and SAP as an application serv |
| Supply_Chain_Consulting_Firm_ A supply chain management firm that specializes in serving small and mid sized manufacturing firms. |
| Supply_Chain_Council Organization for those specializing in supply chain management. |
| Supply_Chain_Management_Seminar A two-day seminar series led by Stanford University faculty that will help your company integrate suppliers, manufacturing, and distribution. |
| Supply_Chain_Online Provides online courses in supply chain management with a certificate of completion. Details of courses, requirements and seminars. |
| Supply_Chain_Systems Supply Chain Policies, Processes and APS & Demand Management Technologies. Comprehensive Strategic, Tactical & Operational Planning Solutions. Completely automated Finite Capacity Scheduling f |
| Supply_Chain_Today Supply chain/e-business portal aggregating information and news. |
| Supply_Control_Limited Consultancy services including interim management and outsourced purchasing services. |
| Synchrono Provides uncomplicated APS & Replenishment software leveraging best practices of Lean, Constraints Management, JIT & Flow for mid-size manufacturers. |
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Article #1: What to Look for In A Wholesale Distributor
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The wholesaling industry is lucrative,
Are they in good condition?
but with a lot of entry barriers. Hence,
Its important to take a look at the
you can be sure that those who have
wholesale distributors warehouses', if it
managed to obtain success, even
has any. If the facilities appear to be
small-sized businesses, are reliable and
neglected or run-down, such conditions
trustworthy. Thus, all of them are
indicate that the distributor is not that
capable of fulfilling whatever needs you
particular about the quality of the goods
have; only one of them however can be
it distribute. Obviously, goods of
considered the best.
inferior quality are not sellable. If
1. Characteristics look for in a
possible, know if it keeps an accurate
distributor
inventory of its goods as well. If you
Is it a legitimate business?
notice any discrepancies, this simply
Do not succumb to temptation and transact
means that the business is not being run
with an illegal distributor, even if he
efficiently. Thus, its logical to assume
offers very attractive rates. If you feel
that the distributor may not be an
shy about asking the legitimacy of the
efficient partner to deal with as well.
wholesale business, you can visit the
4. Is there a large network of contacts?
nearest government office to your home
A wholesale distributor will enjoy more
and office, and inquire if the wholesale
sales with a large network of contacts.
operator is truly licensed by law to do
As a client, you will also benefit from
business.
dealing with a distributor with numerous
What are the advantages and competative
contacts to depend on. More contacts lead
benefits?
to more choices, and eventually, better
Its better to transact with a distributor
rates. The distributor will gain access
performing better than its rivals than
to more manufacturing companies, and
one who isnt. You dont necessarily have
therefore be able to provide you with
to transact with the biggest distributor
lower prices for the goods youre
the big companies usually have high
interested in selling.
volume requirements before they agree to
The network of a wholesale distributor is
any dealership but at least with a
not solely made up of manufacturers and
company that has strong sales over the
retailers alone. A smart distributor is
years as proof of its capabilities.
aware that its also important to build
Dealing with an inexperienced wholesale
strong relationships with the people it
distributor can be disastrous; as someone
indirectly transacts with, like
new to the business, a distributor is
retailers, labor organizations and public
more likely to commit faults, act
officials. If its possible, try observing
inefficiently, and charge higher fees
how the distributor interacts with the
because of higher operational costs. An
aforementioned individuals. Keep in mind
experienced distributor, on the other
that when we say strong relationships,
hand, not only has lower operational
this doesnt mean relationships based on
costs, but also may have tax-exempt
bribery and corruption is acceptable. It
status that leads to lower market prices.
is not!
2. Evaluate their financial situation
5. What are their product policies?
A wholesale distributor thats burdened
What happens when delivery of goods are
with debts, unable to collect its
delayed? What happens if the delivered
accounts receivables, and with low cash
goods have been damaged? Knowing the
assets, is not the ideal type to transact
product policies beforehand will give you
with. Such distributor may be forced to
an idea if the distributor will act
increase its rates to be able to handle
fairly towards you in future dealings.
its debts and improve its financial
Make sure that any conditions he does
situation.
specify are included in your contract.
3. What do their warehouses look like?
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