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When you work in the construction industry, you need to have a close connection with the distributors who supply the materials you work with on the regular. From your window glass to the framing materials to steel, the distributors can largely determine how much profit you can make on your construction projects and even affect how long your projects can take. A distributor who has a lot of variety but slow delivery times may not be as beneficial as a steel distributor who has fewer steel products to choose from but has a swift and reliable turnaround.
Here are things you should look for in a steel distributor for your construction business. This way, you find the right partnership for your needs that you can pass on to your future customers.
Delivery Standards
Do you need an overnight steel delivery? Do you need to be able to pick the exact date and time that your steel gets delivered to your warehouse or company because you cannot house large orders on your own? What are the delivery standards of the steel distributor you are looking at? Pick a company that best meets your needs and will be able to give you the delivery standards and methods you desire most.
Materials Selection
Do you work in custom steel products for your customers? Do you have a certain quality or style of steel that you prefer to work with? Even if a steel distributor meets the rest of your criteria but doesn't have the materials selection you need, you should look elsewhere. You want to have all your steel purchasing needs met by the same distributor to make your work much easier.
Reputation With Businesses
Do the other businesses in your area work with a steel distributor they can recommend to you? Do you have a company in mind but it's hard to find any reviews on the company? A steel distributor should have a great reputation with their customers and other businesses. You deserve a company that will carry a strong positive reputation to your needs because not only is your investment affected by a distributor's performance, your customers are affected as well.
When you find a steel distributor you want to work with, try to make multiple deals with them so you create a great relationship with them. This can lead to greater customer service, discounts, and other deals,. It will also allow you to have consistent quality in both orders and delivery for the future.
Share25 August 2020
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