Exove: Verkkokauppa.com’s speed and flexibility are unparalleled

Founded in 2006, Exove designs and implements websites, e-commerce solutions, and digital services. Part of the REBL Group, Exove provides comprehensive solutions for marketing, sales, and IT needs, serving everyone from large listed companies to startups.

Verkkokauppa.com has been an integral part of Exove's story since the very beginning. Exove's Chief Technology Officer Kalle Varisvirta recalls picking up supplies from Verkkokauppa.com as early as 2007, when the companies were neighbors in Ruoholahti, Helsinki.

“Even back then, we made a significant portion of our purchases from Verkkokauppa.com, which was within walking distance. It was convenient to be able to pick up supplies whenever we needed them.”

Nearly twenty years later, quick and easy access to products remains a key reason why Exove values the ongoing partnership.

Fast deliveries at the customer's convenience

Over the years, both Exove and Verkkokauppa.com have expanded across Finland. Today, Exove employees in Tampere and Oulu can also easily purchase equipment with same-day delivery or pickup from local Verkkokauppa.com stores.

“It’s important to have a partner with flexible pickup and delivery times. Other players in the industry might have their warehouses in Sweden, which doesn't work for same-day needs. With Verkkokauppa.com, everything works on the same day,” says Varisvirta.

Exove sources essentially all its peripherals, from phones to networking equipment, from Verkkokauppa.com. Around the turn of the year, they expanded their purchases to include Mac workstations, ordering tens of thousands of euros worth of equipment annually.

“We moved our Mac purchases to Verkkokauppa.com because the pricing and availability were right. The website makes it easy to see real-time stock levels and estimated delivery times,” he says.

Varisvirta gives special praise to their dedicated contact person at Verkkokauppa.com, with whom they can negotiate prices or discuss other order-related matters when necessary.

“We were buying a large batch of monitors and were able to negotiate a price that worked for us with our contact person. Even in that situation, we didn't need to look elsewhere because we could get everything conveniently from Verkkokauppa.com.”

“People often talk about local food, but in the case of Verkkokauppa.com, I’d talk about local equipment sourcing”

Varisvirta considers the combination of consumer and professional products a unique feature of Verkkokauppa.com: the selection ranges from basic phones to professional-grade switches. According to him, it’s hard to find a similar range from any other Finnish provider.

“Consumer-focused retailers often have a limited business selection, and vice versa. Verkkokauppa.com meets both needs on a large scale, making it easy to centralize our purchasing.”

When looking for a reliable, long-term partner, flexibility is also crucial for Exove. Sourcing even small items like laptop chargers is fast and flexible, even on short notice, ensuring that work isn't disrupted by equipment issues.

Exove's nearest Verkkokauppa.com location is still just a five-minute bike ride away.

“People often talk about local food, but in the case of Verkkokauppa.com, I’d talk about local equipment sourcing. Even if the devices themselves come from far away, you can always pick them up quickly nearby,” he concludes.