As a professional plumber, you know that time is money. Every trip to the supply house is time you’re not on a job site, and every out-of-stock part can delay a project and frustrate a customer. At Van Marcke Plumbing Supply, we get it. We’ve built our business around one simple goal: creating the most convenient plumbing supply experience possible for professionals like you.
With dozens of locations across Arizona, Texas, and Nevada, our self-service shopping experience is designed to get you in, out, and on your way. But we offer more than just a well-stocked showroom. We provide a range of value-added services designed to streamline your operations, increase brand recall with your customers, and ensure you have the products you need, exactly when and where you need them.
This post will walk you through the key services Van Marcke offers to help save you time and money. From stocking your shop to managing your truck inventory and providing seamless online ordering, we’re here to be your trusted partner in success.
Shop Stock Management
How much time do your technicians spend picking up parts? Answering service calls is how your business makes money, and fewer trips to the supply house mean more time available for billable work. That’s where our Shop Stock service comes in.
We can help you save valuable time and money by taking over the task of stocking your warehouse bins. Here’s how it works:
- We work with you to determine the essential parts your team needs regularly.
- We pick the order for you, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- We deliver the parts directly to your shop or warehouse.
- We can even stock your bins for you, keeping everything organized and easy to find.
By letting us handle your shop’s inventory, you empower your technicians to focus on what they do best—serving your customers. This streamlined process not only boosts productivity but also reduces the chance of project delays due to missing parts.
Truck Stock Service
A well-stocked truck is a plumber’s best friend. Arriving at a job site with all the necessary parts means you can complete the work in a single visit, leading to happier customers and more efficient operations. But keeping every truck in your fleet consistently stocked can be a logistical challenge.
Our Truck Stock service is designed to solve this problem. While we love seeing our customers, we understand that time spent driving to a store is time your technicians aren’t completing jobs. Our service helps keep your team on the road and productive.
Let us manage your truck inventory. We will:
- Collaborate with you to create a customized stock list for each vehicle.
- Pick the orders with precision.
- Prepare everything for a quick pickup or deliver it directly to you.
This service minimizes downtime and ensures your technicians are always prepared for the day’s calls. With fully stocked trucks, they can tackle more jobs daily, boosting your bottom line and enhancing your company’s reputation for reliability.
E-Commerce Platform
Your work doesn’t always happen between 9 and 5, and your need for supplies shouldn’t be limited by traditional store hours. Our e-commerce platform, PlumbersOnly.com, gives you the power to manage your purchasing process 24/7, from anywhere.
Whether you’re planning for the week from your office, ordering a specific part from home, or checking stock on the go, our online store makes it simple and efficient. You can browse our entire collection of over 6,000 brand-name plumbing tools and equipment at competitive wholesale prices.
Registering for an account is easy. Once you’re set up, you can:
- Order online 24/7: Place orders whenever it’s most convenient for you.
- Check real-time inventory: See what’s in stock at your local branch before you drive over.
- Arrange for in-store pickup: Have your order ready and waiting for you, saving you time.
Our e-commerce platform is another way we make your plumbing projects easier, giving you the flexibility and control you need to run your business effectively.
Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)
At Van Marcke, we’re always looking for innovative ways to help you streamline your operations. Our Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) service is a game-changing solution that takes inventory management to the next level. With VMI, we bring our plumbing supply expertise directly to your warehouse.
Instead of you monitoring stock levels and placing orders, we take on that responsibility. We’ll set up a dedicated inventory section within your own warehouse, stocked with the parts you use most. Our team will then monitor your usage and automatically replenish stock as needed.
The benefits of VMI are significant:
- Eliminate Stockouts: With proactive replenishment, you’ll never run out of critical parts again.
- Reduce Administrative Burden: Free up your team from the time-consuming task of inventory management.
- Improve Cash Flow: You only pay for the products as you use them, not while they’re sitting on the shelf.
- Increase Efficiency: Your technicians can grab what they need and go, without waiting for deliveries or making trips to a supply house.
This service is the ultimate expression of our commitment to your convenience, turning your warehouse into a mini-Van Marcke branch tailored specifically to your business needs.
Your Partner in Plumbing Supply
At Van Marcke Plumbing Supply, we are more than just a supplier; we are your partner. We understand the challenges you face as a professional plumber, and we’ve designed our services to directly address them. Whether it’s through our time-saving Shop and Truck Stock programs, the 24/7 convenience of our e-commerce platform, or the operational efficiency of our VMI solution, our goal is to help your business thrive.
Ready to see how our services can benefit your business? Visit your local Van Marcke branch today to speak with one of our friendly team members, or register for an account on PlumbersOnly.com to start streamlining your supply chain.