The importance of choosing a supplier

The distribution of supplies is just one of the segments impacted by the recent crisis caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Moments like these highlight the importance of a trustworthy and transparent relationship between customers and suppliers, which is why selecting business partners can be quite complex. However, it will be decisive for the success or failure of not only a large project, but of the entire business. There is no point in relying on a supplier with a more attractive price if delivery deadlines are not met or if the products arrive damaged due to transportation, for example. Therefore, the choice should be guided by criteria such as:

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• supplier history;
• production capacity;
• company financial health;
• service quality;
• competitive price;
• after-sales service;

Another important aspect is the definition of how many suppliers the company will have to guarantee the supply of certain products. It is possible to work with exclusive suppliers (single sourcing), with several suppliers for the same product (multiple sourcing), with a network consisting of a few direct suppliers (first tier) and a larger base of indirect suppliers that “supply to their suppliers” (second and third tier) or, it is also possible to opt for international suppliers (global sourcing).

Present in the market for over 20 years and with an image recognized by its customers, Labonathus is concerned with choosing partners that share its business philosophy. Based on this thinking, the company offers innovative, high-quality solutions and a technical and commercial structure focused on the development of new products and services.

Its local inventory and specialized support ensure its presence in the most important companies in different segments, fully meeting their expectations and technical standards.