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Partnerships

We promote partnership programs as a means to ultimately lower your cost of acquisition. Whether it be a single-source agreement, commodity contract or integrated supply arrangement, each partnership is stategically tailored to your specific needs.

Multi-Plant Partnerships

Manufacturers operating multiple plants regionally, nationally or internationally face an entirely different set of logistical challenges in addition to the everyday hurdles that all manufacturers face. S.B. Simpson, being a multi-branch operation itself, comprehends the challenges that semi-centralized organizations face; we also understand the opportunities.

We can assist you in balancing centralized savings and control with the need for entrepreneurial autonomy and flexibility at the individual plant level. S.B. Simpson has numerous multi-plant partnerships that are flourishing today because of our desire to accommodate the diverse needs of multi-plant customers.

National Coverage

IDI Independent Distributors Inc. is a business network of Canadian industrial distributors who work together to ensure their survival and success in this rapidly changing marketplace. IDI members currently have over 200 locations across Canada with combined sales in excess of $1 billion and 2,300+ employees. Together we level the playing field with our large "big box" competitors, while at the same time maintaining our agile, responsive and flexible customer service.

S.B. Simpson has been a key building member of IDI throughout the late eighties and nineties. Craig Simpson served as President of IDI, in 1990 and 1996. He remains actively involved in numerous capacities. Meanwhile, Scott Simpson, our President, is currently chairing the Board of Directors.

There are four major advantages that membership in IDI provides S.B. Simpson and its customers:

Purchasing Power – Our volume leveraging translates directly into more competitive pricing for our customers. S.B. Simpson remains among the top volume contributors to IDI's Vendor Partnership Programs throughout the last decade.
Product Sourcing Capabilities – As an extended network to S.B. Simpson’s existing sourcing experts, additional product lines are readily available through IDI at extremely competitive pricing. This adds hundreds of brands to our already extensive product offering.
Financial Stability Assurance – Only distributors such as S.B. Simpson Group with strong financial statements can maintain their membership in IDI. All members are monitored by IDI's Board and by its external accounting firm.
National Capabilities – S.B. Simpson partners with IDI members from coast-to-coast offering unparalleled customer service. We offer national service for those customers who value hands-on technical service but wish to be recognized nationally.

Click here to inquire about tailoring a partnership program to meet your specific needs.



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	WHY SB? > Our People > Your Savings > Partnerships > Technical Services > Our History > SB Snap-Shot		PARTNERSHIPS Partnerships We promote partnership programs as a means to ultimately lower your cost of acquisition. Whether it be a single-source agreement, commodity contract or integrated supply arrangement, each partnership is stategically tailored to your specific needs. Multi-Plant Partnerships Manufacturers operating multiple plants regionally, nationally or internationally face an entirely different set of logistical challenges in addition to the everyday hurdles that all manufacturers face. S.B. Simpson, being a multi-branch operation itself, comprehends the challenges that semi-centralized organizations face; we also understand the opportunities. We can assist you in balancing centralized savings and control with the need for entrepreneurial autonomy and flexibility at the individual plant level. S.B. Simpson has numerous multi-plant partnerships that are flourishing today because of our desire to accommodate the diverse needs of multi-plant customers. National Coverage IDI Independent Distributors Inc. is a business network of Canadian industrial distributors who work together to ensure their survival and success in this rapidly changing marketplace. IDI members currently have over 200 locations across Canada with combined sales in excess of $1 billion and 2,300+ employees. Together we level the playing field with our large "big box" competitors, while at the same time maintaining our agile, responsive and flexible customer service. S.B. Simpson has been a key building member of IDI throughout the late eighties and nineties. Craig Simpson served as President of IDI, in 1990 and 1996. He remains actively involved in numerous capacities. Meanwhile, Scott Simpson, our President, is currently chairing the Board of Directors. There are four major advantages that membership in IDI provides S.B. Simpson and its customers: Purchasing Power – Our volume leveraging translates directly into more competitive pricing for our customers. S.B. Simpson remains among the top volume contributors to IDI's Vendor Partnership Programs throughout the last decade. Product Sourcing Capabilities – As an extended network to S.B. Simpson’s existing sourcing experts, additional product lines are readily available through IDI at extremely competitive pricing. This adds hundreds of brands to our already extensive product offering. Financial Stability Assurance – Only distributors such as S.B. Simpson Group with strong financial statements can maintain their membership in IDI. All members are monitored by IDI's Board and by its external accounting firm. National Capabilities – S.B. Simpson partners with IDI members from coast-to-coast offering unparalleled customer service. We offer national service for those customers who value hands-on technical service but wish to be recognized nationally. Click here to inquire about tailoring a partnership program to meet your specific needs.







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