Capability comparison
The following comparison describes typical capability areas, not a fixed public tariff. Final scope depends on the agreed operating model, current order value, transaction volume, business requirements and proposal.
| Capability | A Run Your Existing Business | B Grow Through the Network | C Automate Distribution at Scale | D SupplyRunner Managed Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing customer and order workflows | Core focus | Included as agreed | Included as agreed | Buyer-facing workflows managed by SupplyRunner |
| Product catalogue and product data | Yes | Yes | Yes | Managed product profile agreed with supplier |
| Customer-specific pricing | Yes | Yes | Advanced rules where agreed | SupplyRunner buyer selling price; supplier net price agreed |
| Buyer and supplier discovery | Not central to this option | Core capability | Advanced network use | SupplyRunner manages buyer relationship |
| RFQ | By agreed scope | Core capability | Advanced workflows where agreed | By commercial arrangement |
| Multi-sourcing | By agreed scope | Available | Advanced allocation | SupplyRunner-managed sourcing where agreed |
| Intelligent order routing | Operational routing as configured | Network routing | Advanced configurable routing | Managed allocation and supplier forwarding |
| Supplier purchase orders | By agreed scope | Available | Automation options | SupplyRunner sends orders and fulfilment instructions |
| Network Pool and shared logistics | By agreed scope | Available where eligible | Advanced logistics workflows | Used where operationally and commercially agreed |
| Driver and delivery workflows | Available as configured | Available as configured | Advanced planning and integrations | Supplier delivery or agreed third-party fulfilment |
| Ledger, invoice and payment workflows | According to setup | According to setup | Advanced reconciliation where agreed | SupplyRunner invoices and collects from buyer |
| API, ERP and custom integrations | By proposal | By proposal | A major focus | Supplier integration or manual order process as agreed |
| Commercial model | Tailored to operation | Tailored to network participation and value | Enterprise proposal | Supplier net price and SupplyRunner distribution margin |
Important
This table is a guide to the available approaches, not a guarantee that every capability is included in every engagement. Scope is confirmed during discovery and in the commercial proposal.
The approaches
Run Your Existing Business
For established wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers that want to bring their current operation into one connected platform.
Best for: Businesses that want better control and visibility over the customers and orders they already have.
See the PlatformGrow Through the Network
For suppliers looking to reach relevant new buyers, discover supply relationships and participate in network commerce.
Best for: Businesses that want to expand beyond their existing customer relationships and participate in a wider B2B supply network.
Explore Network GrowthAutomate Distribution at Scale
For businesses with complex sourcing, fulfilment, delivery or systems requirements.
Best for: Businesses that need more automation, integration and operational control across a complex distribution environment.
Discuss Your OperationSupplyRunner Managed Distribution
Some suppliers want to fulfil orders but do not want to adopt another software platform or participate directly in the SupplyRunner Network. Managed Distribution gives those suppliers another route to market.
Best for: Suppliers that want to supply products through SupplyRunner without becoming active platform participants.
Discuss Managed DistributionBring your current operation, your growth plans and your order volumes. We'll show you how SupplyRunner can support the way you buy, sell, source and deliver.