b2b Solutions can answer these questions:
Which Primary Distributor is best for your company?
How do you determine who has the lower cost for the items you sell?
Who is the best fit for your company today and for the future?
Primary Distributor Evaluation
The selection of a primary distributor is critical to the success of a convenience retailer. No other supplier will provide more products for more categories.
b2b Solutions team brings a proven methodology to assist retailers in making the correct decision for their company. Our primary distributor decision matrix has thirty-five (35) separate areas we review. We gather information on over 150 key data points on each potential supplier. Areas covered include, but are not limited to, the following:
Contract and contract language
Contract monies - discounts, rebate up front
Cost basis
Ordering
Delivery frequency, cost, etc.
Guarantees
Invoicing
Terms
Retail and headquarter support
Category scheme
Category mark-ups
Fresh programs
Lease equipment programs
Availability of special categories and items
And many more