Why Distribution?

Suppliers and manufacturers sometimes feel they can bypass the plastics distributors and save money. There are, however, many hidden costs in assuming the distribution functions, costs which may make it more profitable for a supplier to sell through plastics distributors. Suppliers may be able to bypass distributors, but they cannot bypass the cost of distribution.

Value-Added Services
Distributors have become masters of assembly, modification and reconfiguration of standard products. This extra value translates to better service for the customer.

Personal Relationships
Plastics distributors are ideally suited to invest in long-term, trusting relationships with regional customers. The cost to a supplier to build and maintain these same relationships woule be much higher.

Timeliness
Production lines must be constantly running, but manufacturers need a minimum investment in inventory to stay in business. Distributors are able to deliver product quickly by handling the large inventory that manufacturers are unable to handle.

Quality Products
Multiple suppliers give distributors the capablity to supply a broader range of products. Also, distributors are not supported by a proprietary product, which means customers can rest assured they will get the product they want and the service they need