NeatSource is the suppliers’ real-time “control room” to control and manage how their inventory moves through the supply chain. Using NeatSource, suppliers can define a set of “rules” that establish the terms and conditions for the sale of their products in the marketplace. Supplier rules can apply to specific distributors or network-wide, and are set and operate in real-time.

The potential number and scope of rules is extensive. The set of rules defined may range from simple to extremely complex, according to supplier preferences. Suppliers are able to define rules for any aspect of distribution that allow them to control how, where, when and at what price any particular product may be offered. The rules system is robust, flexible and reliable. Through NeatSource, suppliers can manage excess or high demand inventory by instantly adjusting the price and terms by which their products are offered. For components sold as part of a multi-component package priced in aggregate, the price of individual components is not revealed to consumers, distributors and competitors (i.e., “opaque pricing”). Suppliers are thus able to preserve the integrity of their brand, pricing and existing revenue management structure.