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John Deere
Exclusive Supply Chain Partnership for Chemical, Workshop, and Maintenance Products
Executive Summary:
John Deere, a global leader in agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment, partnered with The Integration Group (TIG) to transform the way its 2,200+ U.S. dealers source, stock, and manage maintenance products. Through an exclusive supply chain program, TIG delivers branded chemical, workshop, and maintenance products while managing inventory, fulfillment, compliance, and dealer support. This partnership allows John Deere to focus on its core business while enhancing dealer efficiency and customer satisfaction.
The Business Need:
John Deere faced significant challenges in managing the sourcing, compliance, and fulfillment of chemical, workshop, and maintenance products for its dealer network. The existing process tied up capital, strained resources, and carried regulatory risk. John Deere needed a trusted partner who could:
• Remove inventory from Deere’s books
• Manage compliance for chemical handling and storage
• Free up internal capacity and reduce transportation costs
• Expand and diversify maintenance product offerings
Our Solution:
TIG implemented a comprehensive, exclusive program tailored to John Deere’s needs:
• Exclusive Product Line: Developed and managed John Deere-branded chemical, workshop, and maintenance products.
• Manufacturer Relationships: Sourced high-quality products through strong supplier partnerships.
• Compliance & Safety Expertise: Handled all regulatory requirements for storage and handling.
• Dealer Direct Fulfillment: Reduced lead times, minimized transport costs, and increased dealer satisfaction.
• Dealer Support: Provided training, product knowledge resources, and technical assistance.
Incremental Value Delivered:
• Product Development: Co-created new John Deere-branded products to meet evolving dealer needs.
• Dealer Marketing & Training: Ensured product adoption and optimal usage.
• Graphic & Label Design: Maintained consistent premium branding.
• Ongoing Compliance Support: Protected brand reputation and mitigated risk.
WHY IT MATTERS
This decades-long partnership demonstrates TIG’s capability to manage complex product categories while safeguarding brand integrity, reducing operational strain, and delivering measurable business impact. By combining supply chain mastery with brand-focused execution, TIG enables OEMs
like John Deere to focus on growth.
LET’S BUILD YOUR SUCCESS STORY NEXT
If you’re seeking a proven partner to optimize your supply chain, free up capacity, and enhance dealer performance, The Integration Group is ready to help.
