Partner Integration Guide

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Partnership Overview

SupplyScout works with retailers, suppliers, emergency services, and public benefit organizations to strengthen community preparedness. Partnerships create value for all participants: communities get better supply information, partners gain visibility and customer insights, and SupplyScout gains better data and sustainability.

Why Partner with SupplyScout?

Community Trust

Position your organization as invested in community emergency preparedness

Customer Visibility

When disasters strike, your stores appear prominently in supply searches

Data Insights

Understand real-time supply trends and customer behavior during emergencies

Inventory Optimization

Use SupplyScout data to improve emergency supply stocking

Public Relations

Demonstrate corporate social responsibility in the communities you serve

Public Health Impact

Help ensure equitable access to emergency supplies across your region

Partnership Models

1. Verified Supplier Partnership

For Large Retailers & Supply Companies

Direct integration with your inventory systems for verified, real-time supply data.

Your Benefits: Automatic, accurate supply information; reduced customer frustration; enhanced customer loyalty
Community Benefits: Verified, real-time inventory data; no guessing about availability
Integration: API connection to your POS system or inventory management platform. See Developer Documentation for technical details.
Cost: Custom pricing based on scale. Free for organizations serving 5 or fewer stores.

2. Sponsorship Partnership

For Retailers, Manufacturers & Suppliers

Brand visibility and community impact through sponsored features and emergency partnerships.

Your Benefits: Brand prominently displayed during emergencies; exclusive partnership branding; customer goodwill; data insights
Community Benefits: Better emergency coordination; sponsored supply initiatives; improved community resilience
Options: Featured store listing, emergency supply sponsorship, preparedness resource sponsorship, or co-branded features
Cost: Sponsorship tiers from $5K-$50K+ annually, with custom packages available

3. Government & Emergency Services Partnership

For Public Agencies & NGOs

Provide official emergency information directly through SupplyScout.

Your Benefits: Direct citizen communication during emergencies; coordination with local organizations; data on community preparedness
Community Benefits: Official guidance and resources; coordinated response; better preparedness
Options: Official alert broadcasting, resource management, emergency information distribution, or full admin account
Cost: Free for qualifying public agencies

4. Non-Profit & Community Organization Partnership

For Community-Focused Organizations

Partner with SupplyScout on shared emergency preparedness missions.

Your Benefits: Featured organization listing; resource visibility; volunteer coordination; partnership marketing
Community Benefits: Expanded services; volunteer coordination; preparedness resources
Options: Featured partner listing, volunteer coordination through SupplyScout, resource promotion
Cost: Free for qualifying non-profits; premium features available at reduced cost

Sponsorship Programs

What Sponsorship Looks Like

Sponsors are featured throughout the SupplyScout experience:

In-App Branding

Your logo appears in the app with a link to your website or special page. During active disaster events, sponsor visibility increases.

Featured Store Listings

Your stores appear with special branding and badges in search results and on maps. Premium positioning during emergencies.

Emergency Supply Initiatives

Co-branded emergency supply programs (e.g., "Ice distribution center: [Sponsor] & SupplyScout").

Preparedness Resources

Sponsored preparedness guides, checklists, or educational content in the Premium features.

Sponsorship Tiers

Tier Annual Investment Typical Fit Features
Bronze $5,000 Local retailers, small suppliers Logo in app, featured store listings
Silver $15,000 Regional retailers, government agencies Bronze + exclusive partnership branding, disaster priority placement
Gold $35,000 Large retailers, manufacturers Silver + co-branded content, data insights, strategic partnership
Platinum $50,000+ National retailers, major brands Gold + custom integration, dedicated account management, exclusive features

Technical Integration

Inventory Integration for Verified Suppliers

Large retailers can connect their inventory systems directly to SupplyScout for real-time, verified supply data. This eliminates crowdsourced inaccuracy for your stores while providing the community with reliable information.

Integration Methods

API Integration

Direct connection from your POS or inventory system to SupplyScout. Real-time updates whenever supply status changes. See Developer Integration Guide.

Feed Integration

Provide a daily or hourly feed of inventory data. SupplyScout updates from your feed. Simpler implementation than real-time API.

Manual Dashboard

Dashboard where your managers update supply status manually. Best for smaller store counts.

Data Requirements

For integration, you'll provide:

[SCREENSHOT: Partner integration dashboard showing connected stores and data status]

Partner Benefits & Protections

What SupplyScout Guarantees Partners

Data Privacy

We never share proprietary inventory data with competitors. Aggregate data is used only with your consent and transparency.

Brand Protection

Your branding is used only as specified in partnership agreements. We enforce community standards to prevent misrepresentation of your stores.

Dedicated Support

Partner sponsors receive dedicated account management and priority technical support.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. All sponsorship terms are clear and in writing. Annual pricing with no setup fees.

Flexible Terms

Partner contracts are typically 1-3 years with early termination options for both parties.

Analytics & Insights

Partners receive quarterly reports showing:

Your Control: You control what data you're comfortable sharing. We never access customer personal data, transaction history, or pricing information.

Getting Started

Interested in partnering with SupplyScout? We'd love to work with you.

For Retailers & Suppliers

Email: partnerships@supplyscout.org

Include: Your company name, store count, geographic coverage, and partnership interests.

For Government & Emergency Services

Email: admin@supplyscout.org

Include: Your agency name, jurisdiction, and how you envision using SupplyScout.

For Non-Profits & Community Organizations

Email: partnerships@supplyscout.org

Include: Your organization name, focus area, and geographic coverage.

Next Steps

After you reach out, we'll:

  1. Schedule an initial conversation to understand your needs
  2. Propose a partnership model that fits your organization
  3. Discuss technical integration if applicable
  4. Provide a proposal and partnership agreement
  5. Get started with dedicated account management
Mission Alignment: We're selective about partnerships to ensure they align with our core mission of serving communities, not prioritizing profit. We're happy to discuss how your organization advances emergency preparedness and community resilience.

Partnership FAQs

What if we operate in multiple states?

SupplyScout is designed to scale nationally. Sponsorship can cover all your stores, or be regional if you prefer. Custom multi-state agreements are available.

Can we use SupplyScout data internally?

Yes, with proper agreements. Partners receive aggregate data that helps them optimize emergency preparedness and inventory. Detailed terms are in partnership agreements.

What if our inventory systems are complex?

We work with you to find the integration method that works best. If your system is unusual, we have engineering resources to build custom solutions. Costs vary by complexity.

Is there a minimum term or commitment?

Sponsorship partnerships are typically 1-2 years. Community organization partnerships can be short-term pilots. We're flexible for the right partnership.

How do we get started with a pilot?

Reach out! We often work with partners on limited pilots in one region or with a subset of stores to test integration and value before scaling.