CASE STUDIES
Discover how Only Imaging provides professional TTR solutions to global partners.
Fueling Distributor Growth: Strategic Payment Terms and Financing
In the B2B distribution business, the hardest decision you have to make is turning down a massive enterprise contract because you lack the cash flow to fulfill the initial order.
When you win a bid to supply a national logistics company or an automotive plant with thermal transfer ribbons, they expect immediate delivery. If your overseas manufacturer demands a 100% T/T (Telegraphic Transfer) payment in advance before they will even book the shipping vessel, your working capital is instantly paralyzed.
The traditional “cash-in-advance” export model severely restricts the growth of regional distributors. Only Imaging operates differently. We view our Tier-1 distributors as strategic partners, and we provide the financial leverage needed to scale.
Breaking the Cash Flow Bottleneck
We understand that B2B end-users (the factories and hospitals buying from you) demand 30, 60, or even 90-day payment terms. If you are paying your factory in advance and waiting 90 days to get paid by your client, you are acting as a bank.
The Only Imaging Tier-1 Partner Program
To bridge this gap, we offer structured credit control and supply chain financing options for our established, authorized distributors.
1. Graduated Credit Terms
We build trust through performance. Once a distributor establishes a consistent ordering history and passes our internal financial compliance review, we transition away from standard advance payments. We offer structured Open Account (O/A) terms, such as O/A 30 days or O/A 60 days after the Bill of Lading date. This allows you to receive the goods, fulfill the local contract, and collect from your client before your payment to us is due.
2. Letter of Credit (L/C) Integration
For massive government tenders or multi-container enterprise rollouts, we fully support Letters of Credit (L/C at sight or Usance L/C). This provides absolute security for both parties, allowing your local bank to guarantee the transaction and freeing up your immediate liquid capital to operate the rest of your business.
3. Dedicated Project Allocation
If you are bidding on a massive, multi-year contract, we will provide a letter of authorization and guarantee production capacity for your bid. Our financial backing proves to your end-user that you have a primary manufacturer fully supporting your supply chain.
Conclusion: Leverage Our Balance Sheet
You should not lose market share because of a cash flow gap. By aligning with a manufacturer that offers true commercial leverage, you can confidently bid on the largest accounts in your region.
ONLY IMAGING is a leading supplier of labels, printing equipment and associate consumables, including TTR products in various widths and lengths. Please take the opportunity to learn more about our range of high-quality thermal transfer ribbons and explore our other products for any further questions you may have click Here.
