The Hardy Process
Full service distributor and importer - Our step by step process
Worldwide Vendor Sourcing
Finding the best quality and newest innovations, while forging lasting partnerships.
Conducting market analysis and screening for eligibility.
Current countries include: The USA, Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Chile, Germany, Spain, and Poland.
Quality review.
Prospecting and Importing
Customs brokerage, border clearance, labeling and currency exchange.
Import logistics, freight, and minimum shipment coverage.
CFIA inspections and documentation.
Pricing and advertising strategy development.
Primary customer presentations and supplier feedback.
Customs brokerage, border clearance, labeling and currency exchange.
Import logistics, freight, and minimum shipment coverage.
CFIA inspections and documentation.
Pricing and advertising strategy development.
Primary customer presentations and supplier feedback.
Full-service distribution
Customer base covers all of Western Canada and sections of Eastern Canada.
Purchasing, inventory management, order picking and fulfillment.
Cold Storage and Distribution.
Logistics in/logistics out systems.
3rd Party Storage in Calgary, Alberta: Fresh/Frozen federally inspected warehousing
Customer base covers all of Western Canada and sections of Eastern Canada.
Purchasing, inventory management, order picking and fulfillment.
Cold Storage and Distribution.
Logistics in/logistics out systems.
3rd Party Storage in Calgary, Alberta: Fresh/Frozen federally inspected warehousing
Sales and Marketing
Account manager and territory sales representatives for all major and independent accounts.
Customer Service and sales support staff.
Advertising and sales promotion.
Product development and marketing plans.
Fluently administrate any vendor rebates in place.
Account manager and territory sales representatives for all major and independent accounts.
Customer Service and sales support staff.
Advertising and sales promotion.
Product development and marketing plans.
Fluently administrate any vendor rebates in place.
Analysis
Ongoing customer and vendor reports and feedback.
Performance based SKU rationalization.
Product offering review and line expansion.
Ongoing customer and vendor reports and feedback.
Performance based SKU rationalization.
Product offering review and line expansion.
Additional services
HAACP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) Compliant.
SFCR #3JRH3N38 (Safe Food for Canadians Regulations) Registered.
CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) Approved.
Food Safe accredited.
We provide E. Coli 0157:H7 & Salmonella testing certificates, Halal Certificates, 3rd Party Audits, assistance with Federal Inspections, and letters of guarantee upon request. Both of our warehouses are CFIA approved re-inspection facilities.
SFCR #3JRH3N38 (Safe Food for Canadians Regulations) Registered.
CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) Approved.
Food Safe accredited.
We provide E. Coli 0157:H7 & Salmonella testing certificates, Halal Certificates, 3rd Party Audits, assistance with Federal Inspections, and letters of guarantee upon request. Both of our warehouses are CFIA approved re-inspection facilities.
Our worldwide partnerships and sourcing, 99% fill rate, and long term customers give us the edge over competitors.
If you are interested in becoming a new customer, click here to see frequently asked questions!
If you are interested in becoming a new customer, click here to see frequently asked questions!