Supplies Network Supplies Network is the dealer’s one-stop complete provider of all your OEM and compatible supplies, marketing aids and complete MPS solutions. Supplies Network is the largest privately owned wholesaler of IT and print on paper supplies in the United States. SN also offers printers and accessories, multifunction equipment, shredders, specialty paper and data storage media to meet all the needs of their MPS dealers. For over 20 years, Supplies Network has been the number one supply partner of independent office equipment dealers. Supplies Network offers virtually every OEM and compatible printer supply and maintenance SKU to meet your customers’ needs.  They offer first-to-market printer, copier and MFP supplies from Canon, Copystar, Gestetner, HP, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Lanier, Lexmark, Ricoh, Savin, Sharp and Xerox. Their ongoing wholesaler relationship with HP, Lexmark, Xerox and other major brands enables dealers to benefit from OEM rebates and marketing programs. Any size dealer has the full resources of 70+ manufacturer’s products with over 5,000 SKUs ready for same-day shipping from four distribution centers, providing one or two day ground delivery to 99% of the U.S. population. Supplies Network is committed to their resellers to provide superior service and products at the lowest costs to the consumer. To do this, their combined performance must be better than their giant competitors. Orders may be placed by phone, online or via one of the many back-office connectivity partners associated with Supplies Network. They have the ability to connect with all major industry back office providers to minimize dealer administrative costs. Whether you need one HP laser cartridge or require a full pallet of custom labeled supplies shipped directly to an end user for a mixed MPS fleet, Supplies Network is your one-stop vendor of choice. Greg Welchans, President Doug Johnson, Supplies Network’s Senior Vice President comments, “The majority of our independent dealers have not yet fully committed to adding managed print services to their business model. We all realize MPS is here to stay. As an industry leader SN always strives to be in front of the business curve. Our goal is to help soften the trauma of transitioning traditional equipment based office equipment dealers to service based selling. When the time comes for your dealership to make the commitment to MPS, we are ready to lead the way. SN has a three decade history of partnering with our resellers to benefit the enduser, buyer and seller.” “SN can not guarantee an independent dealer will successfully create and maintain a profitable MPS program. We can provide knowledge, guidance, tools and support to help make the MPS transition faster, easier and more profitable. SN has made the commitment to shoulder the substantial upfront investments required for a MPS infrastructure. This enables our resellers to reap the benefits of low start-up costs, easy delivery of product and minimal risk. Our MPS infrastructure is also available to manufacturers and distributors. There is no requirement to use or buy SN-offered products.” “As part of the ongoing commitment to their customers, Supplies Network and Preo Software recently joined into a multi-year licensing agreement that combines our individual areas of expertise to provide an unsurpassed MPS business model. Preo Software’s user-centric print knowledge management systems and Supplies Network’s proven supplies and service distribution infrastructure enable a shift from managing printers to managing printing.”                                                                                                            Doug Johnson, SVP Doug Johnson continues, “The Supplies Network / Preo Software relationship brings to market a new, complete MPS model. Through the use of the Preo SaaS (Software as a Service) architecture, more complete and accurate date are remotely collected. This allows the dealer to be able to quote realistic, attainable pricing and end user savings.” “We are able to remotely manage a complete, detailed, customer device assessment. Device management and document life cycles are electronically transferred. Data collection and billing is simplified through multifaceted front and back office infrastructure. Supplies Network has the inventory and logistics expertise to provide just-in-time supply distribution. The integration of the two companies provides software services and supply fulfillment providing next-generation managed print capabilities.” In addition to the Preo software MPS system, SN continues to offer the award winning CARBON SiX program which offers a la carte options. These include mixed brand and mixed equipment fleets by using OEM or compatible supplies to help dealers make a smooth transition into the MPS selling cycle. The CARBON SiX total turnkey MPS solution works hand-in-hand with Preo software. SN is also an authorized Hewlett Packard Automated Toner Replenishment System™ provider, offering a full line of genuine HP products. No upfront capital investment is required for SN dealers to take advantage of any of the reseller’s wide range of options. SN can handle a phone-in order requesting a compatible laser unit shipped directly to the reseller. Or you can order via an electronic transfer a full pallet of individualized, custom labeled, mixed grouping of printer and copier supplies, and have it sent directly to the end user. President Greg Welchans explains Supplies Network infrastructure for success. “Small package ground shipping is our strength. We ship more than 85% of all orders directly to the end users. This quickens delivery, improves dealer cash flow, reduces inventory costs and eliminates duplicate shipping and handling expenses. We can drop ship directly to your customer, technician’s home or a branch office at no additional cost from our four distribution centers in Dallas, TX; Fresno, CA; Carlisle, PA; and St. Louis, MO.  Air freight is also available. Drop shipping typically reduces overhead costs by 10%, and improves delivery time.” “With 85 percent of our dealers’ orders being drop shipped directly to their customers, we know how important it is to offer ways for our dealers to build their own brand recognition. Supply Network offers: • Supply Routing Label for transactional and MPS orders. In addition to the shipping label and pick ticket, a yellow supply routing label is placed on the top of the box. Each label has the device location, serial #, manufacturer model #, asset ID #, and user name as defined by you or your end user. This specific information ensures direct delivery to the exact user or device inside the user’s company. • ‘Green’ Labels on retail boxes eliminates the waste of an outside box by using our Peel and Stick Label which serves as a shipping label and pick ticket. The removable adhesive allows the customer to peel away the label without it tearing, or defacing the retail box. The label can be detached and filed for recordkeeping. • Customized On-Demand Private Labels are printed at the point of fulfillment in the SN shipping area of the warehouse. These on-demand labels are printed in color and totally customizable with your brand or logo, contact information and your own unique part number. This service is available for nearly 300 CTG laser SKUs. • Pre-Printed Private Label Service includes your brand and contact information on a full color label. These are available on 500 top-selling supplies in the 100 and 500 series.” “Our track record of building dealers’ trust speaks to our integrity. Supplies Network provides a written Confidentiality and Sales Agreement guaranteeing Supplies Network will NEVER sell directly to a dealer’s customers.”  Currently, the laser printer sheet output is more than 5 times greater than copier pages printed. This directly extends to printer and toner supply usage. Dealers who are making a serious commitment to providing managed print and document services will reap the benefits. The number of devices being covered by MPS has more than doubled in the past year. The current economic climate encourages businesses to be very receptive to discussing ways to cut and manage expenses. If your company does not offer MPS, a competitor will.   All of Supplies Network’s products and services are designed specifically to help the independent dealer succeed in today’s business atmosphere.  Supplies Network continues to evolve to meet the dynamic needs of IT and independent office equipment dealers. Contact Supplies Network 5 Research Park Drive • St. Charles, MO 63304 PH: 866-574-8155 or 866-531-3695 FX: 800-729-9312 underhillj@suppliesnetwork.com www.suppliesnetwork.com/bta