Many distributors buy from ten or more suppliers. Each one means separate orders, shipments, documents and quality checks. Consolidating can cut costs and effort.
Benefits of fewer suppliers
- Fewer orders and shipments
- Combined freight, lower cost per item
- One quality agreement and one set of documents
- Better prices for larger volumes
- Consistent branding and finish
What to keep separate
- Highly specialised items one maker cannot produce
- A second source for your most critical items (see Why European distributors add a second instrument supplier)
How to consolidate
- List all items by supplier and annual value.
- Ask your main maker to quote on the whole list.
- Test samples of items new to that maker.
- Move volume step by step.
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