Within this model, there are various benefits that the customer can experience:

 

Fixed costs that allow you and your company to plan your product pricing while controlling cost

 

Delivery and availability systems that match our inventory levels with your purchases with twenty to twenty-five percent of your estimated annual usage kept on hand at our location for immediate release if necessary    

 

Supplier capability from a vendor capable of handling your needs

 

A pre-expediting system that enables you to be aware, in advance, of any delivery problems should they arise  

 

Service and time savings by placing products on a commitment 

 

Competitive costs are created through consolidation of your requirements into higher purchases with selected vendors

 

Benefits exist when considering distribution as well:

 

Allows us to improve our inventory and stock control through know customer needs

 

We become more familiar with your products, company and your specific needs

 

The development of a close and open mutually beneficial relationship

 

 

The key to an effective program is to offer a win-win arrangement for all parties involved. An arrangement that will strengthen our customers, distributor and manufactures relationships.