Three reasons why changing suppliers can be a good thing

It’s very easy to persist with your supplier, even when things maybe aren’t going as well as you’d hoped for.  

You don’t have to sort out any new paperwork, there’s no new people to get to know and above all else, there’s no change. Lots of people don’t like change and maybe the grass isn’t always greener. 

However, with a new supplier, things could be a lot better for you. After all, no-one likes being treated like a number and that can change with a new environment.  

There are several perks to joining a new supplier and generally speaking, they more often than not outweigh the pros of staying put.  

In this article, we will identify three ways that changing suppliers can have a big boost for you and your business. 

1. You’ll likely get better service, in more ways than one 

A new environment will bring new relationships and what you’ll likely find is that your prospective new supplier will be very grateful for your new choice.  

Whether you engage in a trial period or otherwise, you’ll likely find that the staff are very keen to have you on board and that’ll show in your service.  

The best suppliers will make sure this isn’t a one-off welcoming period and is constant throughout, but it will still be an upgrade to being treated like a number.  

In addition, you may find that by going to a new supplier, their delivery service is much more reliable. Missed or late deliveries can cause huge complications, so finding one who understands that will be a huge improvement.  

In addition, there could be other factors that make your deliveries a much smoother operation. For example, being able to track your order or receiving a courtesy phone call before delivery.  

2. The product range may be better with a different supplier 

One of the main reasons why people seek out different suppliers is not so much price, but because of the quality of product available. 

Whether this is in relation to the products themselves or the types of brands that are being stocked by a supplier, the quality of the product at your disposal could be much better.  

As well as that, you may find that another supplier has a much more expanded range than what you’re previously using. This opens up more possibilities for you, some of which could be cost-effective.  

This is an especially pertinent point if you are somewhat underwhelmed by the current range of products you have with your current supplier.  

While you could of course split suppliers, having all of your eggs in one basket with a supplier with a wide range is possibly a better option.  

3. You may find the terms and conditions better with a new supplier 

Whether it’s a small or a big order, having reasonable payment terms is very important, especially in construction with so many moving parts.  

As such, when you switch to a new supplier, you may find that the payment terms with your new supplier are better than with your existing one.  

For example, that supplier may have it in place that you have 30 days to pay for any order, whether it’s £4 or £400. 

Going back to delivery as well, you may find that the majority of your orders turn up before 12pm midday with a new supplier.  

These terms and conditions can have a big impact on your business, so if they are benefitting you more, that can only be a good thing for you.  

Getting the very most from your supplier 

Ultimately, it all comes down to what you want. As we said at the start, it can be very easy to just accept your situation because it’s what you know and it’s what you’re used to.  

However, that doesn’t have to be the case and you can likely find better from a different supplier – if, of course, you are feeling that way.  

There’s no reason why you can’t have a thriving and positive relationship with your supplier, where you feel valued and more than just a number.  

If you would like to get in touch with a member of staff to discuss how we could be a supplier for you, you can do so by clicking this link.