Idea Network’s Product Line Expansion Service (PLES)

 

Idea Network has initiated a new service designed for both distributors and suppliers.  The purpose of this service is to find both distributors who are seeking to expand their product lines and suppliers who want to expand their geographic reach.  For this purpose, we are contacting distributors to determine what product lines you would like to expand into, and what types of suppliers you are looking for.  At the same time, we are contacting suppliers to identify those who are looking for distributors.

 

The purpose of this form is to identify distributors who are looking to expand, and to collect some preliminary information.  At a later time, we will ask you for more detailed information so that we can move ahead effectively to identify suppliers who match your requirements.  You can enroll in this service by filling out this form and returning it to Idea Network.  There is no charge to enroll in this service.  Any charges that may accrue will apply only after we begin working on your behalf, and will be fully explained ahead of time.

 

 

Please fill out this form and return it to us at Idea Network.

 

 

Name ______________________      Title _____________________

 

Company Name _________________________________

 

Address ______________________________________

 

Address ______________________________________

 

City _________________       State _______ Postal Code _____________

 

Country ___________________________________

 

Phone _______________________    Fax _____________________

 

Email __________________   Website ________________________

 

Your Company

 

1.         Are you a representative or a distributor?

 

2.         If you are a distributor, do you function as a stocking distributor?

 

3.         What is your current marketing territory?

 

4.         How many people does your company employ?

 

 

5.         When was your company founded?

 

 

Your Products and Suppliers

 

6.         What products or systems do you currently have in your product portfolio? (supply attachment if necessary)

 

 

 

 

7.         What products or systems would you like to add to your product portfolio?

 

 

 

 

8.         Who are the suppliers you currently represent?

 

 

 

9.         Are there any suppliers that you would especially like to represent?  If so, who are they?

 

 

 

Expansion Activities

 

 10.      Are you currently contacting prospective suppliers about being a representative or distributor for them?

 

 

 

11.       Would you be interested in working with a service such as the Product Line Expansion Service (PLES) to identify suppliers that meet your requirements?

 

 

 

 

 

Please add any other comments that would help us in our search for a supplier for your company.  Thank you for your interest in our Product Line Expansion Service.

 

 

Return this form to:

 

Robert George

Idea Network

27 Water Street, Suite B3

Wakefield, MA  01880

(781) 245-3200

(781) 224-7552 (fax)

robertg@ideanetwork.net

www.ideanetwork.net

 

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