SUPPLYING SOURCES
As the exclusive wholesaler, the LCBO has developed system functionality in its online ordering system that allows for product registration for wholesale by Suppliers and Agents and dropshipping of orders by approved supplying sources. Supplying sources include Domestic manufacturers, authorized agents, and entities authorized by LCBO (e.g., The Beer Store). Wholesale customers place orders with LCBO, and one or more supplying sources may fulfill and deliver the order themselves or using third-party logistics companies.
What is a supplying source?
Whoever is fulfilling and delivering the product is referred to as the ‘supplying source’ for the product. Supplying sources also have the ability to manage some or all fulfillment and delivery for each SKU, by region and by customer type. If a supplying source chooses to manage it themselves, this is what is referred to as ‘dropshipping’ since the product goes directly from the manufacturer’s premises to the customer.
What is dropshipping?
Dropshipping is an ecommerce fulfillment method where an online store sells products without physically stocking or shipping them. It provides suppliers with greater flexibility and wholesale customers with more choice when it comes to purchasing products on wholesale.lcbo.com.
LCBO Supplying Source Program for Trade Partners
Domestic manufacturers, authorized agents and any entity that is authorized by the LCBO and permitted under the LLCA to facilitate sales on LCBO’s behalf, are eligible to participate in the Supplying Source Program. In order to participate, the eligible party must: (a) complete onboarding and registration as a supplying source with the LCBO in accordance with LCBO policies and procedures as set out in this manual; (b) provide proof of required insurance coverages upon the request of the LCBO; and (c) enter into and agree to the terms of the LCBO’s Service Level Agreement (SLA).
Watch the short video below to learn about supplying sources and dropshipping.
