In building material distribution, your business is only as strong as the vendors behind it. A solid vendor relationship can mean better pricing, faster lead times, and reliable service. A bad one? It’s late deliveries, inconsistent quality, and rising costs.
The secret? A proactive vendor relationship and sourcing strategy, empowered by smart ERP tools.
Not all vendors serve the same function. Use your ERP to categorize them by:
This lets you assign sourcing priorities.
Use EDI or vendor portals within your ERP so vendors can:
Use your ERP to create supplier scorecards and automate evaluations.
Is this steel made with recycled materials?
Is this vendor carbon-neutral?
What’s the environmental impact of these adhesives?
Your ERP should help trace supplier practices and filter vendors accordingly.
Your vendor relationships are worth investing in. Want a smarter way to manage them across procurement and operations? Let’s talk ERP.
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