Vendor Management Software

Aggregate Products from Local Vendors

Increase product inventory and improve operations with Local Line's vendor management tools, allowing you to easily aggregate and sell products from local farms and businesses near you.
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Aggregate from Multiple Vendors

Easily list and sell products from multiple farms and suppliers in one place. Local Line handles the complexity so you can grow your catalog without growing your workload.

Managed or Connected Vendors

Enjoy full flexibility in how you work with vendors. Take full control of their listings and inventory as managed vendors, or let them handle these themselves as connected vendors.

Centralized Control over Vendor Processes

Manage everything from vendor relationships and product updates to orders, invoices, and payments within a single centralized system.
How to Manage Your Food Suppliers & Vendors

Manage vendors yourself, or allow them to self-manage.

Managed

Your farm or food hub has full control of your vendor's products and inventory. The vendor doesn't need to have a Local Line account.

Connected

Invite a vendor to create their own account and manage their listing. Connected vendors control their own products, pricing, and inventory. Pay out Connected vendors directly from within Local Line!
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Premium Feature

Vendor Connections

Whether you run a traditional food hub or are thinking of starting a neighbourhood farm co-op, online grocery store or online farmers market,  Local Line has you covered with our Connections feature. Connections enables farms to connect with each other and with hubs to sell farm products and produce online. All Local Line plans include vendor seats, or add more for only $5/vendor/month!
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Introducing Discover

Find the new vendors and suppliers in your region using Discover.

Discover makes it easier than ever to find the local partners you need. Whether you're looking for products to resell or buyers to sell to, Discover puts thousands of local food businesses at your fingertips.
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Overview of vendor Management Features

Aggregating and Re-Selling Products with Other Vendors Has Never Been Easier

Our vendor management features let you work with multiple suppliers from one place. Whether vendors manage their own listings or you handle it all, you will save time with centralized inventory, automated payouts, and bulk product controls, all designed to keep operations simple and sales growing.
Centralized Vendor Management
List all your vendors in your storefront, and organize their products by category to create a streamlined, pleasant ordering experience.
Simplified, Single Checkout
Add products to your cart from multiple vendors, then place your order with a unified, simple, high-converting single checkout and payment processing service.
Automated Purchase Orders
Automatically notify your vendors when they receive an order, a cancellation, a payment, and more. Rest easy knowing everyone is in the know.
Versatile Pricing Controls
Set your own price adjustments for all the different products in your store. Easily manage your margins. You can markup specific products or bulk adjust an entire price list. Need support defining mark ups? Read How to Set Up Vendor Markups.
Vendor Payouts
Pay connected vendors from within Local Line in under a minute, saving time and reducing errors. This feature is included in all plans (vendors pay a 1% ACH fee, capped at $50 per transaction).
Find New Vendors and Suppliers Near You
Discover makes it easier than ever to find the local partners you need. Whether you're looking for products to resell or buyers to sell to, Discover puts thousands of local food businesses at your fingertips.
Invite Vendors
Invite local food vendors and suppliers to sell through your online store and manage vendor relationships seamlessly. Whether they're already using Local Line or need to create a new account, the process is easy for all parties.
Inventory and Product Controls
Manage and update your inventory, pricing, product photos and more in one place. Create multiple package sizes and track them from one master inventory pool. For shared products, add mark ups or mark downs and change visibility.
Full Control and Visibility into Orders
Track all of your order details in one view. Adjust totals, payments, and create custom order tags to stay organized!
Bulk Actions and Automations
Leverage tons of available bulk actions and automations within Local Line to save time from manual admin tasks, such as paying out vendors, sending communications, inviting vendors, pricing updates, approving orders, and more.
Vendor Reports and Analytics
Access comprehensive analytics for vendor sales with over 50 dashboards and reports on key sales metrics and upcoming orders. Export your data into multiple formats quickly and easily to share it with your vendors.
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Testimonials

Invite Your Vendors to Join the Party!

Managing vendors has never been easier. Local Line is trusted by thousands of farmers and food hubs around the world. See what they have to say about Local Line's vendor management.
“Operating such a large food hub comes with its own set of challenges. Trying to figure out the logistics of listing and updating inventory for so many different vendors selling online can become time-consuming...Local Line has been really helpful for that. [Our vendors] can manage their own stores, add in products, take out products, manage availability, quantities, all that stuff.”
Testimonial from Annie from Alberta
Annie
Alberta
"Honestly can't say enough about Local Line. We went from zero to six vendors and 200+ products in two weeks. Six months later we now have 22 vendors and 650+ products and selling $1000+ a week in local foods. Every step of the way Local Line's team has been there to guide us and help us through the technical issues, and they keep working to make the system better. We wouldn't have an online store if it weren't for Local Line...and our local farmers and producers would be struggling even more."
Testimonial from Michael from Illinois
Michael
Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions about Vendor Management

What is vendor management?
Vendor management is the process food hubs, farmers’ markets, and food co-ops use to oversee the farmers, producers, and suppliers they work with, also known as vendors. It involves activities like choosing vendors, inventory management, managing costs, minimizing risks associated with vendors, and making sure vendors deliver as promised.
How does Local Line’s vendor management software work?
Local Line’s vendor management tools allow food hubs, farmers’ markets, and food co-ops, and farmers who re-sell local products to aggregate products from multiple local farmers, streamline their sales, and manage inventory efficiently—all within one platform. By collaborating with neighbouring farms or inviting other vendors to list their products in a Local Line store, farms and food hubs can expand their product range without increasing production costs. This system not only simplifies the process of managing and updating inventory and pricing on behalf of vendors but also offers customizable controls over which products and vendors are featured in price lists.
How does Local Line’s vendor management software work?
You can invite vendors to your platform, whether they already use Local Line or need a new account. You can choose to manage their products yourself or allow them autonomy.
What’s the difference between 'Managed' and 'Connected' vendors?
Managed vendors: You control their listings such as products, pricing, and inventory, even if they don’t have an account.

‍Connected vendors: They manage their own products, pricing, and inventory within your platform.
How do I choose the right vendors to sell food online?
When selecting vendors for selling food online, prioritize those with a reputation for fresh, high-quality products and positive customer feedback. Ensure their offerings enhance your current selection and meet customer needs. Check their pricing to fit your budget while remaining competitive. With Local Line, both the vendor and the seller are able to add mark ups or mark downs on shared products. Look for a commitment to food safety and sustainability, key factors for online buyers. Also, verify their ability to deliver on time, preserving product quality and freshness. Partnering with vendors who grasp the online food sales environment and match your dedication to customer satisfaction is crucial for success.
What types of food vendors can I partner with?
When selling food online, you can partner with a wide range of food vendors to diversify your offerings and attract a broader customer base. These may include local farmers and market gardens that supply fresh, seasonal produce; artisanal producers specializing in handmade cheeses, breads, and gourmet items; and meat and seafood suppliers that provide high-quality, locally sourced proteins. You can also collaborate with dairy farms to offer milk, yogurt, and cheese, and work with specialty food suppliers to meet the needs of gluten-free, vegan, or culturally specific diets. To round out your offerings, consider partnering with local wineries, breweries, and non-alcoholic beverage producers to provide a full range of drink options for your customers.
How many vendors can I manage, and what does it cost?
Each plan includes a set number of vendors. See all Local Line's plans here. You can add more for $5/month per extra vendor.
Can I pay vendors directly through Local Line?
Yes. Vendor payouts are processed right from the platform.
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Go beyond traditional farm software packages with our online platform, tailored to empower farms, producers, and food hubs in selling produce, meat, and perishable goods direct to customer (DTC).
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