Benefits of investing in a distributor sourcing company
In today’s globalised economy, businesses encounter various obstacles when procuring products from suppliers, especially when sourcing is done from overseas suppliers. From language barriers to quality control issues, locating dependable suppliers can be difficult and time-consuming. Here is where a distributor sourcing company can be useful.
What is a distributor sourcing agent?
A distributor sourcing agent is a professional who assists companies in locating and negotiating with suppliers, managing their supply chain, and ensuring product quality.
Benefits of investing in a distributor sourcing company
Feet on the street – Investing in a distributor sourcing agent located in the country from where you are looking to source products from overseas suppliers gives the company an added advantage of a partner who safeguards your interests. In addition to this, you are also tapping into their existing network of manufacturers and suppliers.
Cost-effective sourcing partnership
Navigating a new market is always difficult and time-consuming. Kenya, being the world’s largest exporter, has an extremely competitive and vast market. Therefore, Kenya’s sourcing company can help businesses identify the most reliable sources for their products by leveraging its knowledge and experience of the Kenyan market.
A reputable sourcing company, on the other hand, will be far better positioned to hook you up with and negotiate cost-saving partnerships. Their experienced, multi-lingual staff will be well-versed in negotiating, particularly in their specialisation market, thus providing an attractive edge over your competitors.
Additionally, a distributor sourcing company can perform market research to help you develop strategies for growth.
Quality control on processes and products
Ensuring the process and product quality and maintaining the standards is of utmost importance for any organisation. Since globalisation, the product sourcing is often done from overseas suppliers, and ensuring the quality has become tricky.
Having a Kenyan distributor sourcing agent gives you an option to send their product quality control expert to conduct the physical checks and audit the processes on your behalf.
Investing in a distributor sourcing company also gives you the advantage of carrying out the necessary site inspection, factory audits, raw materials and finished goods inspection. This guarantees that anyone you decide to do business with is above board, dedicated to health & safety, and shares the same moral standards and values as you.
Logistics & supply chain management
Any sourcing company in Kenya worth its salt will offer a variety of value-added services to help organisations with effective sourcing. These services can include negotiation with other vendors, project management, assistance in logistics, supply chain documentation, and overseeing the fulfilment of the order.
In addition, sourcing agencies can assist businesses in more effectively administering their supply chain, reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency. This ensures that products are delivered on time and in pristine condition. Why go to all of that extra effort when you can have the specialists take care of everything for you instead?
Overcome language barriers and cultural etiquette
Language barrier hinders effective communication and negotiation with manufacturers and suppliers. This can result in miscommunication, delays, and increased costs.
As intermediaries between businesses and suppliers, a distributor sourcing partner with multi-lingual staff who are fluent in both the language and all of the necessary cultural and business etiquette in your country of choice will grant you a huge competitive advantage.
Focus on what you do best
Collaborating with a distributor sourcing agency in Kenya saves you time and resources, leaving you to focus your energies on doing what you do best! This can lead to increased innovation, new product development, new market entries and sales, leading to increased productivity and profitability, thus increasing competitiveness in the global market.
Conclusion
To conclude, looking at the limitless advantages, it is worth investing in a distributor sourcing company as they act on your behalf as a single point of contact with the suppliers, logistics providers, warehouse management firm, custom clearing agents and banks. Talk to us today at +254707280366 or email us at clientservice@afrilinkconsultants.com for more information on distributor sourcing in Kenya.
