Establishing alliances, or trading partner relationships, with distributors that carry the same product lines as you do, allows you to complete transactions electronically using Trading Partner Connect. Your goal is to create as many relationships, or B2B alliances as possible. Alliances provide you with online access to your trading partners’ product lines, which can translate into hundreds of thousands of additional products available in your inventory. When a customer places an order, you can fill it immediately without having to purchase from your vendor, saving you and your customers valuable time and increasing your profitability.
You can also establish buyer relationships with your manufacturers and suppliers through Trading Partner Connect.
Set up your trading partner relationships through the Trading Partner Connect web site (www.tpcx.com). To get started creating trading partner relationships, see Establishing Relationships with Trading Partners.