What is Goods Supplier Services?
Goods supplier services focus on providing products, raw materials, or components needed by a business or organization for daily operations, production, or sales. Goods suppliers play an important role in the supply chain, ensuring the availability of products with good quality and competitive prices. The following are some examples of services usually offered by goods suppliers:
1. Raw Material Provision Services:
- Supply of Raw Materials: Suppliers of basic materials such as wood, metal, plastic, rubber, or chemicals needed for production processes in various industries, such as manufacturing, construction, and agriculture.
- Agricultural Raw Materials: Suppliers of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and agricultural equipment to support the agribusiness sector.
- Building Materials Supplier: Provider of construction materials such as cement, sand, bricks, iron, steel and insulating materials for building projects.
2. Finished Product Procurement Services:
- Consumer Product Distributor (FMCG): Supplier of daily necessities such as food, beverages, cleaning products and personal care which are usually sold in retail or supermarkets.
- Office Equipment and ATK (Office Stationery): Provider of office equipment and supplies such as paper, printers, ink, computers, tables, chairs and telecommunications equipment.
- Electronic Product Supplier: Supplier of electronic goods such as computers, smartphones, televisions, household appliances, and electronic components for industrial or business needs.
- Fashion and Textile Product Suppliers: Suppliers of clothing materials, fabrics, accessories and other fashion products for the textile, convection and retail industries.
3. Special Customization and Production Services:
- Custom Manufacturing: Suppliers who provide product manufacturing services according to client specifications and needs, such as the production of packaging, labels, or other custom products.
- OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): Production of goods or components for other brands based on their designs and specifications, usually for electronic, automotive, or medical equipment products.
- Private Label Supplier: A provider of goods produced and packaged under a client company's brand, usually used by retail stores or companies wishing to sell products under their own brand.
4. Logistics and Distribution Services:
- Just-in-Time Delivery: Just-in-time delivery service to reduce storage costs and ensure stock is always available when needed.
- Storage and Warehousing: Providing storage facilities for goods in large quantities before distribution to the final destination, including inventory management and warehousing systems.
- Dropshipping: A service where the supplier directly sends goods to the end customer on behalf of the retailer or e-commerce without going through the retailer's inventory.
5. Supplier Services with Digital Systems:
- E-Procurement Platforms: A digital system that allows companies to procure goods online through an integrated platform with various suppliers.
- Order Management System (OMS): An order management system that helps process, track, and manage orders from various channels efficiently.
- Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI): A service where suppliers are responsible for managing the stock of goods they stock at a client's warehouse or facility, ensuring stock levels are always optimal.
6. Procurement Services with Technical Support:
- Product Consultation and Recommendations: Providing advice on products that suit the client's business needs and objectives, including quality and cost efficiency assessments.
- After-Sales Training and Support: Training for product use, installation, maintenance, and after-sales support services such as repair or replacement of goods.
- Long-Term Contract Services: Provision of goods under a long-term contract agreement that includes a fixed price, guaranteed availability and agreed delivery terms.