Spot Buys & Sourcing
SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
The Sourcing Dilemma
With widespread supply chain disruption, retailers have an opportunity to find new suppliers for essential goods; however, it is not a simple process to find the right partners.
Our team of expert spot buyers identifies and vets opportunities across a number of categories to help retailers take advantage of opportunities to augment their revenue and provide their customers what they need with a trusted wholesaler/distributor.
Continued Shortages
It's been more than three years since the start of the pandemic stalled the economy, yet retailers are still struggling with out of stocks due to ongoing supply chain gaps.
Today's global supply chain is impacted by:
- Production Labor Shortages
- Logistic Labor Shortages
- Raw Materials Shortages
- International Conflicts
- COVID-19 Lockdowns Abroad
- Natural Disasters
- Cybersecurity Breaches
- Trade Disputes
CONSUMER RESEARCH ON
Rising Out-of-Stocks*
71%
feel stock is worse than before pandemic
61%
say availability online is lower after pandemic
34%
called for better retailers and supplier collaboration
*Retail Insight, 2022
Bypass port blockages and delays with our dependable North America supply chain.
We strategically source products and ingredients from the world’s top manufacturers to keep your shelves stocked year round.
Spot Buys
- Quick and nimble responses to supply outages
- Deep supplier relationships built on trust and transparency
- Quality materials and production methods
Product Sourcing
- Direct sourcing
- Custom brokerage
- Importing and negotiation
- Price negotiation
- Currency risk management
- Testing, regulatory approvals, and accreditations
