UniformMarket is pleased to announce that the SanMar and Edwards Garment drop ship programs have been fully integrated into the Vendor Alliance Program, the online solution that streamlines the selling process while maximizing profits for dealers and manufacturers. 

Many uniform dealers increase their sales and decrease their workload by taking advantage of the drop-ship programs offered by leading manufacturers. How? Through a seamless, hassle-free online ordering system – a customer places an order, the dealer passes it   on to their supplier, and the supplier sends the apparel straight to the customer, saving time, raising satisfaction and resulting in a win for all involved. 

 Creating a website that can take advantage of this opportunity with multiple suppliers in an automated fashion has eluded many uniform companies – until now. “These are huge benefits for SanMar and Edwards retailers,” says UniformMarket CEO David Sykes.  “The drop-ship feature allows for quick delivery without keeping large inventory in multiple retail locations, a source of concern for many dealers.”

The Vendor Alliance Program gives manufacturers the opportunity to share their full catalog - down to the SKU level – with authorized retailers for use in their web stores and POS systems.  Manufacturers can also add additional features such as near time inventory status and drop ship programs, capabilities which help the retailer better serve the customer while generating incremental revenue for the business. “Keeping everyone updated on inventory means the end user can be assured their orders will ship quickly,” notes Sykes. 

The Vendor Alliance Program is available in three package levels: Silver, Gold and Platinum. The standard Silver package allows the manufacturer to share his entire catalog of products and images; the Gold package adds near-time inventory updates and the Platinum package adds drop-ship functionality. Best, participation requires little fuss - all technical requirements are handled by UniformMarket, at its state-of-the-art headquarter facilities.

Edwards and SanMar are well-known entities within the industry.  Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Edwards Garment is the go-to source for quality career, casual and uniform apparel for many of North America’s retailers; Seattle-based SanMar supplies many industries, including the sportswear, promotional products and industrial laundry markets.  

Many are following the Edwards and San Mar lead, joining the Vendor Alliance Program in steady numbers since its launch last December.  Look for more manufacturers to join in the coming weeks.  Not on board yet?  Visit www.uniformmarket.com to learn more. 

About UniformMarket

Headquartered in Northbrook, IL, UniformMarket provides a full range of eCommerce solutions that connect dealers, distributors and manufacturers with the end users who seek their products and expertise. 

UniformMarket’s popular Uniform Dealer Sales Pro helps uniform dealers, distributors and manufacturers mange their web sites and online sales, and is used by North America’s leading uniform businesses.  Developed by industry veterans who know the uniform landscape, it is the only complete website service designed with the specific needs of uniform dealers and manufacturers.

Uniform Rental Direct Sales Pro gives rental companies a complete end-to-end solution to their online eCommerce concerns. Completely automated, it is designed to keep industrial laundries out of the fulfillment and shipping processes, making it easier to sell directly to the end user, and easier to sell decorated apparel to customers. 

The Vendor Alliance Program (VAP) allows a manufacturer to share with authorized dealers its entire family of products – down to the SKU level.  It’s the best way to help authorized dealers sell online, and for a manufacturer to increase its profits.

Learn more about UniformMarket and its complete family of eCommerce solutions by visiting www.uniformmarket.com