Advantages

Cost savings:

The biggest international manufacturers can produce building products at a lower cost than other small domestic/international producers, which helps to reduce costs. The direct connection can also reduce the cost significantly by cutting down unnecessary communication and expenses caused by third parties.

Access to a wider range of products:

With direct contact with major producers of building products such as steel, glass, timber, and ceramics, Australian companies can access a wider range of products that may not be readily available domestically.

Greater efficiency:

Avoid unnecessary delay and communication incurred by agents/sub-agent and different level retailers, which can help to speed up order processing, shipment, and construction times and increase efficiency.