1. Start with the right questions.) Before you try distributing your product to SKF, you need to ask yourself a few basic questions. Do you need to build demand for your product, or is there already a demand for it? Do you know that SKF would be interested in selling your product? If you can strike a deal with SKF can you handle the production volume? Do you want to sell directly to SKF, or do you want to license your product to a manufacturer that will handle distribution?
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2. Be prepared to profit.) Does your product offer enough of a profit margin for SKF? Can you sell your product at a reasonable enough profit to cover the packaging, shipping, commissions, marketing and wholesale distribution? Check SKF guidelines for other fees that you will have to build into the cost of your product in order for you to be able to turn enough of a profit to make the effort worth your while. If you work with a discount retailer, they will try to strip your profits down to zero in order to keep their prices as low as possible.
The typical breakdown of margins are: If a products costs $1 to produce, that product will retail for $4. That product that retails for $4 will wholesale for $2 to distributors and stores that purchase direct. Big box retailers like SKF may offer to pay $1.25 to the manufacturer if the product costs $1 to produce. That is the typical profit margin.
3. Determine if SKF is the right store for your product.) The relationship between you and SKF starts with you browsing their store for competing products. If SKF already has a similar product, it is going to be very difficult to get your product picked up. Spend some time at your local SKF to see what kind of products they are selling, speak to the manager and see if he thinks your product will sell well in their store. Picture in which zone your product would best fit on the shelf and keep in mind that the most precious asset that these big box stores value are their shelf space. Keep this information in mind when you are preparing your presentation to SKF.
If your company is minority or women owned, check SKF and see if they offer specific opportunities for those designations.
4. Pitch your product to SKF) Decide whether it will be you or a representative to present your product to SKF. Your presentation depends heavily on your strengths as a businessperson as they will most likely ask financial questions and logistics questions.
It’s common for companies to hire a broker to pitch their product to SKF, as it will be more likely that your product will make it to the next stage if the individual pitching your product has industry knowledge or a personal relationship with SKF. The percentage of commission verses, however generally a broker will take around 5% to represent your product to SKF.
We at Mr. Checkout have experience dealing with brokers and know that there are several retail brokers that have poor business practices that can potentially damage your brand. If you are seeking a legitimate SKF broker, please give us a call for a recommendation. It could save you a huge headache and a lot of money.
5. Complete the required SKF paperwork.) Often SKF will have you go through an application process. However, before submitting the paperwork required by SKF, you should contact a buyer at SKF and let them know your intentions. Having a contact inside of the company will potentially move your application more smoothly through the process.
6. Anticipate the need for increased volume.) Having SKF agree to stock your product will most likely mean a significant increase in volume. You should be prepared to ramp up your production and informing your manufacturer of this opportunity.
Having production, logistics and distribution to sync is not only difficult, it requires a significant amount of time invested in customer relations. Also, SKF may have stipulations in the contract that may penalize you for delays in shipping and production. Have an attorney explain all contracts to you if you don’t understand the terms.
If you’re looking to sell your product to SKF, be sure to thoroughly assess the marketplace, carefully prepare for production growth, and take full advantage of resources available to help you grow your business.
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How do customer buy a product on website?
Go to the product page by searching the product name or by product category with filters, then check delivery pincode and if product is available for that pincode please select desired quantity. After then proceed to further and use same pincode address as shipping address for delivery with delivery method. Please make payment and continue to place order.
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Which locations do you deliver to?
Please enter pin-code on the product page (you don't have to enter it every single time) to know whether the product can be delivered to your location.
How long would it take for me to receive my order?
Customer can check Estimated delivery time to their location at the product page.
Do you offer same shipping charges for all products?
No we have different freight charges as per product weight and dimensions. For standardization we assume 3 kg weight unit freight cost for order which having weight less than 3 kg.
How is the delivery time calculated?
Estimated delivery time depends on the following factors:
1 - Product(s) selected
2 - The destination pin-code, for e.g.
3 - Supplier's location
Delivery time is calculated basis historical data of delivery timelines for orders originating from the entered pin-code. Delivery timelines might vary in a few cases depending on the above mentioned factors.
Can customer give rating & review to any order?
Yes customer can go order detail section and provide his rating and review/feedback to delivered orders.
What if product is not available on website?
Use Enquire option to provide your enquiry for requirements. And also you can send your query for any product or listing available on website.
How can find size measurement for any product?
On product page please check product technical diagram by which you can understand size dimensions for particular product. If this is not enough then go with link ‘link To Skfcom Skf Online Product Catalog Technical Drawings Technical Attributes’ under Technical Specification section on product page. This link will redirect on another page of product and from there you can understand more about product dimension and measurements.
How can customer request to exchange/return an order?
Exchange and return will applicable only for delivered orders. Once order is delivered than customer can make exchange/return request from customer order detail section. When customer initiate exchange/return request for any order then supplier will confirm customer request. Supplier need to close all complain with in 24 Hours
What are main factors for exchange or returning any order?
Customer need to fulfill below factors for exchange and retaining any order:
Exchange is only allowed after 1 day form delivery
Return is only allowed within 3 days after from delivery
Customer need to share pictures on portal (if ask by supplier)
Can customer cancel any order?
For cancellation of any order, user may log into their account and place the request for cancellation of the order. Upon submitting a request for cancellation of the order, the user shall receive an confirming the cancellation of the order and the amount paid by the user for such order shall be refunded to the original mode of payment within a period of 3-5 working days
Which orders are eligible for cancellation?
User will be entitled to cancel the order placed for purchase of products anytime prior to the products being dispatched by the seller for delivery. Once the products are dispatched by the seller for delivery, the buyer shall not be entitled to cancel the order
What is process of refund for returning an order?
Please check ‘Cancellation and Returns Policy’ on the website for refund fulfillment.
What is the difference between angular contact bearings and deep groove ball bearings?
A deep groove ball bearing is a non-separable type ball bearing with the line connecting contact points of the steel ball and the raceways of 0° in the radial direction. They are designed to take mainly radial loads but can handle some axial load in either direction. An angular contact bearing is also a non-separable type. The line connecting contact points of the steel ball and raceways create an angle with the line drawn in the radial direction called the contact angle. In addition to radial loads, an angular contact bearing can accommodate relatively heavy axial loads in one direction. The larger the contact angle, the larger the axial loading capacity becomes. Angular contact ball bearings are offered with a 15° , 30° or 40° contact angle.
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