Partner With the Platform Built for Trades
Supplier Integration Program
Supplier Partnership Overview - 2026
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The Opportunity
Distribution is going digital. Fast.
$8T+
U.S. wholesale distribution revenue
NAW, 2024
16%
Annual B2B e-commerce growth
Digital Commerce 360
62%
Distributors early in digital transformation
IDC, 2023
Contractors are digitizing their workflows. The suppliers who connect now will capture the relationship.
Contractor Expectations
Your customers want digital ordering
Today
Phone calls, emails, faxes. Multiple logins. No visibility into order status.
What They Want
One app for all suppliers. Real-time pricing. Order from the job site. Track everything.
83%
of B2B buyers make purchases via digital channels
Digital Commerce 360, 2024
80%+
Contractors already using field service software
Industry Research
The Ply Platform
Where contractors manage their materials business
Purchasing
Create POs, get approvals, track spend. All suppliers in one place.
Inventory
Real-time tracking across trucks, warehouses, and job sites.
Job Costing
Every part tied to a job. Accurate margins, no guessing.
VMI Programs
Consignment inventory with automated replenishment.
Connected Ecosystem
Integrate once. Reach all their tools.
Instead of maintaining separate integrations with each FSM and accounting tool, connect to Ply and reach them all.
Field Service Management
Jobber
Job management, material sync, technician assignment
ServiceTitan
Job workflows, material usage, purchase orders
Housecall Pro
Bi-directional job sync, price book integration
Accounting
QuickBooks Online
Invoices, bills, customer and vendor sync
Sage Intacct
Enterprise accounting integration
One integration = access to all these contractor tools. No separate builds.
Why It Matters
Integration creates a competitive advantage
01
Direct Access
Your products in contractor workflows
02
Efficiency
Orders flow direct - no re-keying
03
Retention
Deeper integration = stickier customers
Integrated suppliers become harder to replace.
Your ROI
Clear benefits for your business
4-6 hrs
Inside sales time saved per day
20-25 calls/day automated
-40%
Reduction in order calls
Real-time status visibility
$150+
Saved per order vs. manual
Elimination of re-keying
Revenue Impact
Higher wallet share from existing customers
Reduced customer churn (39% annual B2B average)
Increased reorder rates
Operational Wins
Automated order submission - no manual entry
Fewer errors, returns, and rework
Inside sales focused on relationships, not data entry
VMI Opportunity
Don't offer VMI yet? Ply makes it easy.
Vendor Managed Inventory programs create recurring revenue and deeper customer relationships.
What VMI Does
Consignment inventory at customer sites
Automated replenishment based on usage
Min/max levels managed for customers
Customer only pays when they use it
Stickier
Customers integrated into your inventory
Recurring
Predictable replenishment revenue
Efficient
No stockouts, no overstocking
Ply provides the platform - you provide the inventory.
Integration
Three tiers. Start simple, grow over time.
| Tier | What Contractors Get | Timeline |
|---|
| Basic | See your products, get pricing, place orders | 4-6 weeks |
| Enhanced | Real-time order tracking, multi-branch support | +2-4 weeks |
| Full | VMI, automated replenishment, contract pricing | +4-8 weeks |
Most suppliers start with Basic and add capabilities over time.
Partnership
We build the platform. You connect your data.
Ply Provides
Web and mobile apps for contractors
Order management and approval workflows
Real-time notifications and tracking
Security, monitoring, and support
You Provide
Product catalog and pricing
Customer account information
Inventory levels (for VMI)
Standard REST APIs. We provide documentation, sandbox, and support throughout.
Timeline
Go live in 8-12 weeks
What You Get
Sandbox environment from day one
Dedicated integration support
Go-live checklist and validation
The Business Case
The ROI is clear
391%
Three-year ROI from B2B e-commerce
IDC
25-95%
Profit increase from 5% retention improvement
Bain & Company
4x
Faster order processing vs. manual
NAW/Esker
"Companies with strong digital channels retain 89% of customers vs. 33% for those without." — Forrester
Digital integration isn't optional—it's how you protect and grow your customer base.
Next Steps
Three steps to go live
- 1Discovery — 30-minute call to assess fit and scope
- 2Build — We provide sandbox, docs, and dedicated support (4-8 weeks)
- 3Launch — Go live with your customers on Ply
Average supplier is live in 8-12 weeks. No heavy IT lift required.
Become a Partner
Your customers are going digital.
Meet them there.
Schedule a discovery call to see how Ply fits your business.
Darion Miller
Co-Founder & COO
getply.com/suppliers
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