The first assistant in choosing a metal distribution supplier is the Internet. On the Web you will find all the necessary information: pricks, catalogs and so on – at the moment all firms focused on the client have their own sites. And those who do not have them are unlikely to show themselves serious partners.
So, first of all, you should pay attention to:
Price policy
We are all looking for a lower price. Low cost does not necessarily mean low quality. The supplier can have extensive warehouses, products for which are imported less often than the market prices change. Therefore, if you see that, for example, a rallying beam in a particular company costs 2-5 percent lower than that of the main competitors-the company can be cooperated if it has a serious logistics base.
Too low price (5-10% lower than the average market)-a sign that you are not working with the manufacturer, but with the reseller that practices dumping-underestimates prices in attempts to attract customers. Remember that the stingy pays twice – cheap metal products can be of poor quality. Do not forget that not only the price of the product itself is important, but also the cost of delivery.
Reputation
How many years the company operates in the metallurgical market? What reviews do they leave about her? Who is her clients and partners? All this is very important, especially if you plan long -term cooperation with large volumes of supplies. Direct suppliers from factories are only 10% of the market, and it is they should purchase products from them, the resellers will have to overpay. If the supplier has its own production capacities – this is the best option.
Sortament
It is important that you can acquire from one supplier the entire range of metal rolling you need – this simplifies logistics and reduces the cost of purchase. If, for example, you will download a stainless sheet, corner and channels in the same warehouse, the final product will cost cheaper, by saving on transportation.
Delivery conditions and speed
Even if you have your own fleet, you need to ask how quickly the order is going, how quickly it can be shipped and so on. If you want the supplier to bring the goods, the issues of delivery costs – conditions, installments, discounts, the need for prepayment and so on are occupied with primeary importance. In addition, when delivering a metal rolling, it often suffers from a supplier, so try to choose the company that promises to bring the order faster.