Supplies Network is the largest privately-owned wholesaler of IT consumables in the U.S.  Incorporated in 1991, the St. Louis-based company has achieved impressive growth and continues to invest in the right mix of people, products, services and technologies for our customers.

A Focus on Independent Dealers

Supplies Network’s success is tied to the success of independent dealers who represent 99% of our business.  Other wholesalers conduct the majority of their business with competing national contract stationers and retailers, giving independent dealers second-tier treatment.  Instead of doing business with these giants, we help our dealers compete against them! 

Of all wholesalers, Supplies Network is most like the independent dealers we serve—entrepreneurial with a full understanding of what it takes to be successful in today’s extremely competitive marketplace.

"The U.S. economy has its challenges, but we are optimistic about the growth of the independent dealer. We are focused on the success of these dealers and will continue to invest in our business to help them grow!"

Greg Welchans, President.

A Focus on IT Products

The company offers a full-Line of IT supplies, equipment and data storage media from 70 leading manufacturers.  

Supplies Network is direct with HP and the “who’s who” of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) brand IT supplies.  In addition to the newest and most popular supplies, we carry the hardest to find copier suppliers including: Copystar, Gestetner, Kyocera Mita, Lanier, Minolta, Royal Copystar, Savin and Sharp.

The company’s selection of compatible supplies for 40 equipment brands is one of the most comprehensive in the industry encompassing: inkjet, laser, MICR, maintenance kits/parts, copier, facsimile and impact ribbons.  Compatible products are aggregated with OEM for convenient and efficient delivery.

The IT supplies we sell consists of nearly 60% of the supply dollar. Our in-depth line of 5,000 stocked items is managed with an efficient 98% fill rate and a quick-paced 13 inventory turns yearly in four distribution centers.   This is in contrast to other Office Products sources that carry broad product lines of up to 75,000 items, across as many as 70 Distribution Centers.  The result of specialization is superior selection, expertise, service, speed, and accuracy—all at lower costs.  

Printers, MFP equipment and shredders are available from Brother, Epson, Canon, HP, HSM, Konica Minolta, Kyocera Mita, Lexmark, Ricoh, TallyGenicom and Samsung.  This selection cannot be found at the retail stores!  Cables and accessories also are offered by Belkin, Kensington and Logitech. While printers are typically low-margin sales, color and multifunction printers are lucrative opportunities for accessories and supplies that add up to good business.

A Leader in Print Management

Supplies Network is a leader in print management services, helping independent dealers to lay the foundation for future business security and profitability.  CARBON SiX® is an all-inclusive “turn-key” program that allows dealers to reap the benefits while avoiding costly up-front software or capital expenses. Our unique program is designed by industry experts and powered by industry leaders.  Only Supplies Network provides detailed step-by-step training, follow-up support, and ongoing consulting to help ensure a successful transition to a new model of doing business.

Excellence in Distribution

Small package ground shipping is our strength.  Supplies Network delivers one- and two-day ground shipping to 98% of the U.S. population from our four distribution centers located in: Dallas, TX; Fresno, CA; Carlisle, PA; and, St. Louis, MO.  Air freight is available. Supplies Network delivers 99.8% error-free order processing and shipping.

Drop-shipping is offered at no extra charge. Supplies Network ships more than 80% of all orders directly to the end-users—eliminating costly duplicate shipping and handling.

Personally Assigned Representatives

Every account has a personally assigned rep.  Both our customers and our sales team enjoy the personal relationships developed over time, and experience the best results by working with people they know. Our full-time sales professionals are trained experts—
many with five or more years of experience with Supplies Network. Our representatives are knowledgeable, friendly, and responsive. Consider them your personal consultants, and your doorway to all types of Supplies Network and manufacturer resources.

Manufacturer Access and Support

Supplies Network works closely with our manufacturers on a daily basis and also meets regularly to ensure high fill rates and efficient operations.  Our SN Representatives will be your advocates for bid and large-order pricing, manufacturer-sponsored marketing promotions, dealer conferences and more.

Online Ordering

Explore Supplies Network's web site. Place orders, check out the latest in products, prices, availability, shipping status, past orders and more—all in real time. During hectic times of day, place online orders with no wait.  Don’t miss the sections of the website that are informational.  The netMarketing tools section details free resources to help you promote your business.  The promotions section keeps you informed about monthly specials to send to your customers. 

Connectivity

If you don’t have a dealer-to-customer web site, talk to us about SuppliesNET, an enhanced full-featured e-commerce solution at a price you can afford.  In addition, we have developed partnerships with leading eCommerce providers in the OP/IT industry. SN back-office partners include: DDMS, Red Cheetah, OMD, Net Results, Britannia, Thalerus, eAutomate and CoreXpand—or use your choice of technologies including .NET/XML, EDI and HTTP-based.  In addition, dealers with QuickBooks® may take advantage of SuppliesNET Xpress to automate the order and invoice processes.