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A Buying & Marketing Group for Industrial
& Contractor Supplies Distributors
NetPlus Alliance
June 2013
 NetPlus Alliance was founded because
there was a need for a buying group for
industrial distributors that was simple and
affordable.
 Our Mission: To bring suppliers and
distributors together for the mutual
benefit of growth.
 Our Core Purpose: Helping North American
Small Businesses Succeed.
Our Vision & Values
 To continue to seek new opportunities,
technology and methods that will ensure the
long term success of our buying group, our
partners and our employees.
 To embrace change and drive engagement
among NetPlus Alliance distributors and
suppliers.
 To be an important component in the North
American industrial supply chain.
NetPlus Team
Karl Tschaepe
Director of
Technology
Shirley Weiland
Director of
Member Services
Dan Judge
President
Todd Washburn
Vice President
Development
Jennifer Murphy
VP of Marketing &
COO
Zach Brado
Marketing
Coordinator
How is NetPlus Different?
 Our group is based on a simple model for the mutual
benefit of growth.
 NETPLUS allows distributors & suppliers to maintain
their financial independence.
 We offer flexibility to our suppliers, giving them the
right to select distribution.
 NETPLUS membership is not limited to geography.
We evaluate product lines and business focus to ensure
a successful partnership.
 Our marketing is active and frequent. Supplier
programs are customized to meet individual goals.
What We Do for Our Suppliers
 Deliver a focused MRO and contractor
supply channel of distribution.
 Concentrate the group purchasing by
limiting a product category to only a few
suppliers.
 Actively market our supplier partners
through NetPlus media to keep brands
top of mind.
 Work one-on-one to provide custom
marketing support
 Provide hands-on sales support.
What We Do for Our Distributors
 Utilize the group purchase volume to
negotiate competitive programs.
 Provide networking and regional planning
with local manufacturer representatives.
 Drive revenue right to a distributors
bottom line by increasing their net profit
by over 200% through rebates and special
programs.
 Offer tools, services & support to help our
members grow their companies.
NetPlus Alliance Distributor Profile
What is their business
Business Focus Members Business Focus Members
Abrasive Specialist 199 Assemblies & Kitting 64
Bearings Distributor 51 Contractor Supplies 176
Cutting Tools Distributor 210 Electrical Supplies Distributor 106
Equipment & Tool Rental 49 Fasteners Distributor 184
Hand & Power Tools 226 Hardware Distributor 132
Hydraulics & Pneumatics 105 Industrial (MRO) Supplies 221
Janitorial Supplies 131 Machine Shop Supplies 159
Material Handling Equipment 151 Pipe, Valves & Fittings 109
Plumbing & HVAC 67 Power Transmission Distributor 53
Pulp & Paper Distributor 13 Roofing Supplies 18
Rubber Goods Distributor 59 Safety Supplies Distributor 218
Steel Fabrication 44 Steel Warehouse 19
Integrated Supply 48 Inventory Management 84
NetPlus Alliance Distributor Profile
Who are their customers
Customer Type Members Customer Type Members
Aerospace Manufacturing 109 Agriculture 129
Automotive Manufacturing 122 Construction  Commercial 221
Construction  Residential 129 Export 37
Facilities Maintenance 189 Fleet & Farm Maintenance 76
Food Processors 128 Governments: Federal, State &
Local
197
Hospitals/Schools 162 Lumber & Forestry 67
Machine Shops 219 Manufacturing 248
Marine 82 Metal Working Fabricators 224
Military 96 Mining 87
Oil Field & Petrochemical 87 Surveyors & Engineers 60
Tool & Die Shops 166 Utilities 158
2013 New Initiatives
 Established Advisory Councils
 Separate distributor and supplier groups held
off-site, Fall 2012.
 Launched Regional Meetings
 Sales and marketing planning at the local level.
 Benchmarking document utilized for tracking
and follow up.
2013 New Initiatives
 Restructured Rebate Program
 Members ranked based on last two years
history.
 Based on participation across the group, and
YOY growth.
 Increase engagement among distributors:
 Electronic communications up by 263%
 Open rate average still ~40%
 Newsletter converted to digital edition for
tracking and wider reach.
2013 New Initiatives: i-Marketing
 NetPlus recently launched i-Marketing, a collateral
management system.
 Proto teamed up with us as our first supplier.
 Our distributors can create custom flyers, postcards and
ads that meet Proto brand standards.
 Projects can be sent to print in-house, to a local printer
or uploaded and sent to a customer list.
 Integration of customer data,
marketing analytics, accounting and
reporting.
 Web hosted Partner Portal
 Accurate and accessible distributor
and supplier information.
 Library for supplier content, such as
flyers, regional maps, pricing or links to
training.
 Dashboards and reports for tracking
performance.
 On-going reconciliation for distributors
and suppliers.
NETPLUS Annual Meeting
 March 16-18, 2014
 M Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
 Agenda:
Day 1: Welcome Reception
Day 2: Booth Day
Awards Lunch
Happy Hour/Free evening
Day 3: Breakfast networking
Supplier sponsored
breakout/training sessions for
distributors.
Staying Top of Mind
 NetPlus bi-weekly enewsletter
 Group Updates, 2,000+ distributor and supplier
recipients; ave. open rate 31%
 Promo/Product News to 1,500 distributor
recipients, ave. open rate 26%
 NetPlus Exchange Print Newsletter
 USPS hard copy to NetPlus liaison and company
principal. Digital edition to 2,000+ list.
 Digital edition offers links behind article and ads
for improved tracking and ROI on marketing
spend.
 Supplier email campaigns
 Social Media, blog

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NetPlus Alliance 2013 Presentation

  • 1. A Buying & Marketing Group for Industrial & Contractor Supplies Distributors NetPlus Alliance June 2013
  • 2. NetPlus Alliance was founded because there was a need for a buying group for industrial distributors that was simple and affordable. Our Mission: To bring suppliers and distributors together for the mutual benefit of growth. Our Core Purpose: Helping North American Small Businesses Succeed.
  • 3. Our Vision & Values To continue to seek new opportunities, technology and methods that will ensure the long term success of our buying group, our partners and our employees. To embrace change and drive engagement among NetPlus Alliance distributors and suppliers. To be an important component in the North American industrial supply chain.
  • 4. NetPlus Team Karl Tschaepe Director of Technology Shirley Weiland Director of Member Services Dan Judge President Todd Washburn Vice President Development Jennifer Murphy VP of Marketing & COO Zach Brado Marketing Coordinator
  • 5. How is NetPlus Different? Our group is based on a simple model for the mutual benefit of growth. NETPLUS allows distributors & suppliers to maintain their financial independence. We offer flexibility to our suppliers, giving them the right to select distribution. NETPLUS membership is not limited to geography. We evaluate product lines and business focus to ensure a successful partnership. Our marketing is active and frequent. Supplier programs are customized to meet individual goals.
  • 6. What We Do for Our Suppliers Deliver a focused MRO and contractor supply channel of distribution. Concentrate the group purchasing by limiting a product category to only a few suppliers. Actively market our supplier partners through NetPlus media to keep brands top of mind. Work one-on-one to provide custom marketing support Provide hands-on sales support.
  • 7. What We Do for Our Distributors Utilize the group purchase volume to negotiate competitive programs. Provide networking and regional planning with local manufacturer representatives. Drive revenue right to a distributors bottom line by increasing their net profit by over 200% through rebates and special programs. Offer tools, services & support to help our members grow their companies.
  • 8. NetPlus Alliance Distributor Profile What is their business Business Focus Members Business Focus Members Abrasive Specialist 199 Assemblies & Kitting 64 Bearings Distributor 51 Contractor Supplies 176 Cutting Tools Distributor 210 Electrical Supplies Distributor 106 Equipment & Tool Rental 49 Fasteners Distributor 184 Hand & Power Tools 226 Hardware Distributor 132 Hydraulics & Pneumatics 105 Industrial (MRO) Supplies 221 Janitorial Supplies 131 Machine Shop Supplies 159 Material Handling Equipment 151 Pipe, Valves & Fittings 109 Plumbing & HVAC 67 Power Transmission Distributor 53 Pulp & Paper Distributor 13 Roofing Supplies 18 Rubber Goods Distributor 59 Safety Supplies Distributor 218 Steel Fabrication 44 Steel Warehouse 19 Integrated Supply 48 Inventory Management 84
  • 9. NetPlus Alliance Distributor Profile Who are their customers Customer Type Members Customer Type Members Aerospace Manufacturing 109 Agriculture 129 Automotive Manufacturing 122 Construction Commercial 221 Construction Residential 129 Export 37 Facilities Maintenance 189 Fleet & Farm Maintenance 76 Food Processors 128 Governments: Federal, State & Local 197 Hospitals/Schools 162 Lumber & Forestry 67 Machine Shops 219 Manufacturing 248 Marine 82 Metal Working Fabricators 224 Military 96 Mining 87 Oil Field & Petrochemical 87 Surveyors & Engineers 60 Tool & Die Shops 166 Utilities 158
  • 10. 2013 New Initiatives Established Advisory Councils Separate distributor and supplier groups held off-site, Fall 2012. Launched Regional Meetings Sales and marketing planning at the local level. Benchmarking document utilized for tracking and follow up.
  • 11. 2013 New Initiatives Restructured Rebate Program Members ranked based on last two years history. Based on participation across the group, and YOY growth. Increase engagement among distributors: Electronic communications up by 263% Open rate average still ~40% Newsletter converted to digital edition for tracking and wider reach.
  • 12. 2013 New Initiatives: i-Marketing NetPlus recently launched i-Marketing, a collateral management system. Proto teamed up with us as our first supplier. Our distributors can create custom flyers, postcards and ads that meet Proto brand standards. Projects can be sent to print in-house, to a local printer or uploaded and sent to a customer list.
  • 13. Integration of customer data, marketing analytics, accounting and reporting. Web hosted Partner Portal Accurate and accessible distributor and supplier information. Library for supplier content, such as flyers, regional maps, pricing or links to training. Dashboards and reports for tracking performance. On-going reconciliation for distributors and suppliers.
  • 14. NETPLUS Annual Meeting March 16-18, 2014 M Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada Agenda: Day 1: Welcome Reception Day 2: Booth Day Awards Lunch Happy Hour/Free evening Day 3: Breakfast networking Supplier sponsored breakout/training sessions for distributors.
  • 15. Staying Top of Mind NetPlus bi-weekly enewsletter Group Updates, 2,000+ distributor and supplier recipients; ave. open rate 31% Promo/Product News to 1,500 distributor recipients, ave. open rate 26% NetPlus Exchange Print Newsletter USPS hard copy to NetPlus liaison and company principal. Digital edition to 2,000+ list. Digital edition offers links behind article and ads for improved tracking and ROI on marketing spend. Supplier email campaigns Social Media, blog