Your distributors shouldn’t need to call you to check inventory levels or place an order. Every phone call and email exchange is a delay that costs both sides money — and introduces errors that ripple through the supply chain.
A distributor portal gives your channel partners real-time access to product catalogs, pricing, ordering, and shipment tracking. They get what they need instantly. You stop playing phone tag and start scaling your distribution network.
What Distributors Need
Real-time product and inventory information
Distributors need to know what’s available, what’s on backorder, and when new shipments are expected. A portal with live inventory data and product catalogs lets them plan their own sales and stocking decisions.
Ordering and pricing
Distributor pricing is typically negotiated and volume-based. The portal shows each distributor their contract pricing and allows direct order placement with real-time availability.
Order and shipment tracking
Distributors managing dozens or hundreds of orders need visibility into order status, shipment tracking, and delivery confirmation.
Marketing and product resources
Product images, datasheets, marketing copy, and promotional materials help distributors sell to their downstream customers.
Reporting
Sales reports, commission tracking, inventory turnover data, and performance metrics help distributors optimize their business.
Key Features
- Product catalog with distributor-specific pricing and availability
- Online ordering with purchase order management
- Order and shipment tracking with carrier integration
- Marketing resource library for downstream selling
- Reporting dashboards for sales performance and inventory
- Credit management and invoice/payment tracking
- Returns and warranty processing
- New product announcements and promotions