Welcome to Vallen Distribution’s Supplier Site
Learn about our order data exchange initiative!
Watch Kris Burgoon, CMO at Vallen Distribution, in this informational webinar.
Current Challenges & Future Goals
Manual processes limits sales and customer service
Automated processes enhance sales and customer service
Insufficient visibility and slow fulfillment hindering DC efficiencies
Optimal DC performance, faster fulfillment, and enhanced visibility
Email-based invoice processing causes delays and errors
Streamlined invoice processing for accuracy and timeliness
Changing How We Exchange Order Information
For all vendors who ship to our DC, Branch and directly to our customer locations.
Supplier Benefits
Real-time visibility into order and shipment statuses for faster delivery
Timely payment processing and upstream error detection
Becoming a strategic growth partner with Vallen Distribution
Impact of Not Participating
Lagging visibility leading to inefficiencies, delays, and decreased customer satisfaction
Slower payment processing, cash flow issues, and increased operational costs
Missed opportunities for strategic growth with Vallen Distribution
Process & Timelines
November 19th, 2024-January 10th, 2025
Phase 1: Supplier Commitment
- Week 1 Introduction and Kickoff Announcement
- View on demand webinar by November 26th
- Week 2–7: Supplier solution consultation with SPS Commerce
- Week 8: Commitment and Contract Deadline January 10th, 2025
January 10th, 2025-February 21st, 2025
Phase 2: Supplier Implementation Onboarding
- Week 9: Introduction & Implementation Kickoff Announcement
- Week 10-13: Supplier onboarding & implementation with SPS Commerce
- Week 14: Production Ready Deadline February 21st, 2025
February 2025
Phase 3: Supplier Go Live
Week 14+:
- Schedule Go Live dates
- Enable connection in production
- Order cycle review
- Complete
Supplier Options
SPS Commerce takes a solution-agnostic approach, providing a range of technology options to meet the Supplier's needs while aligning with Vallen Distribution's business objectives.
Need an Order Solution
Fulfillment is a cloud-based, ready-to-use EDI service that grows with your business. This SPS Commerce full-service solution provides the expertise, methods, and technology ensuring full compliance, and keep achieving success with your buyers.
Additional services for Order:
SPS Commerce can connect with any business system such as an accounting platform or ERP using a suite of pre-built technologies and expertise to automate workflows and drive productivity.
Additional Resources
Our Partner:
SPS Commerce leads supplier onboarding efforts crucial for scaling our operations. As an industry leader, SPS Commerce leverages their expertise in supply chain management and data automation to aid in scaling our processes.
Role & Responsibility of SPS Commerce
- Your main point of contact for managing changes
- Resource for understanding data exchange requirements
- Advice on available technology choices
- Updates on how onboarding is progressing
- Handling contracts for services
- Ensuring connections between systems are running smoothly
- Training and Support for suppliers
- Monitor performance metrics ongoing
Role & Responsibility of Vallen Distribution
- In charge of the partnership with Suppliers
- Guiding business processes to match company objectives
- Making sure changes support wider company aims
- Working together with SPS Commerce to tackle any issues
- Keeping an eye on Supplier onboarding progress with SPS Commerce