Blog posts of '2016' 'April'

Finding the right vendor for your supplies can yield more than on-time delivery of goods. Partnering with a great vendor can give you reliable service, insight into the latest competition, and even the opportunity to identify and influence new products. Use these 5 purchasing best practices when dealing with your vendors to get quality service and goods.

1. Identify the qualities of a good vendor.

Your business needs quality goods to gain a quality reputation. Therefore, getting a vendor that offers quality for a reasonable price is key to building your company up, both in inventory and reputation.

2. Build a relationship with your vendor.

Be loyal to your vendor. Knowing the benefits of working with your vendor will help your business get a leg up against the competition. Ask your vendor what deals they can offer loyal customers. Are there extra financing options for established customers? Can your reviews of a product affect the next iteration of a design?

3. Reduce the number of vendors you purchase from.

It is more cost-effective for buyers to have fewer vendors. Fewer vendors means cutting down administrative costs, and goods shipped through one vendor are packaged and ship together. Supplies arriving on time as a single unit are easier to inventory than supplies that trickle in from many different suppliers. This makes your business more efficient and raises your business reputation for quality and consistency.

4. Explore new products from your vendor.

New products come to vendors at least every year. Be transparent with your vendor on your company's goals and priorities. They can help you find new products that will increase your company's productivity and reputation. It is always better to be ahead of the curve when it comes to efficient business operations.

5. Review products.

Along with improving the buyer/vendor relationship that is so important, reviews give valuable feedback to help the vendor improve services, and may lead to the vendor designing future products based on your experience.

To learn how The Razor Blade Company is the right supplier of wholesale industrial blades for your business needs, contact us today. 

 Whether it be with a large manufacturer or an independent distributor, finding a vendor for your business can often be a grueling and expensive process. However, finding the right supplier can benefit almost every aspect of your company. Using these five steps, you can quickly identify the qualities in a vendor that would be best suited for your business.

Evaluate Costs: While it is normal to negotiate a reasonable price between your business and the vendor, keep in mind that they are also a business trying to make a profit. However, be wary of suppliers that charge excessively for every little service provided. Make sure the services that you are paying for will help you grow your business in the long-run while saving money.

Track Dependability: Larger vendors usually have back-up systems to prevent them from making errors on your order, but that's not to say that smaller vendors cannot provide the same service or better. A good supplier will ensure that your order consistently arrives on-time, undamaged, while containing the correct amount of items.

Research Reputation: Not only is it important to research the legitimacy and background of a supplier, you should also make sure that its senior employees have the appropriate work experience. It is vital to work with stable vendors that you respect and trust.

Find Out Location: Remember that if your vendor is far away and overseas, shipping will take longer and charges would likely be more costly. Ideally, you want a vendor that is relatively close-by to allow for more ordering options - and it can save you money.

Assess Overall Savviness: Last but not least, your supplier should be perceptive and in-tune with the changing society. Is your vendor up-to-date with the latest services? Do they have the means to research new competitor strategies? Are their workers competent? A good supplier should constantly try to improve their business while adjusting to the changing times. 

For more information, please contact us at The Razor Blade Company

 With precious little time and so many options, choosing the right blades for your cleanroom application needs a reliable solution. Keeping productivity and safety in mind the Razor Blade Company sources the sharpest industrial blades available, degreased and washed for cleanroom processes, and at the quality medical & cleanroom manufacturers demand. Our selection offers blades tested and proven for sharpness, durability, and reliable performance.

The Razor Blade Co. is pleased to announce the launch of the newest workstation product on the market - the GEM RUNNER™ Reloadable Safety Single-Edge Blade Dispenser, a one of a kind tool that streamlines cutting operations at the touch of a button. And it’s the only reloadable pop-up blade dispenser available today!

The GEM RUNNER™ is purpose-built to increase line productivity without compromising safety. But, the benefits don’t stop there. This new design efficiently minimizes waste with a reloadable dispenser that does not need to be thrown out after the blades run out. Simply, slide the empty cartridge out, and the full cartridge slides right in. Furthermore, there are now a total of 9 blade options available for the reloadable dispenser giving our customers a wider range of cleanroom-ready cutting options.   

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