My focus is fix-n-flip.My background is > 20 years in construction-from Purchasing Manager at a large residential wholesale supplier to an Executive position at a Commercial GC.

@Kendra Mattson I live in California and know some OH and IND reputable turn key suppliers. 

I'd also suggest you have alternate suppliers and SKU's for your items.  

It is a different kind of product and while you used to be able to get it through home depot, you have to order it from the supplier in MA now, I believe.

Suppliers-talk to his chemical supplier and maintenance guy.

@Liam Hanlon whether your looking to replace your cabinets for this project or in the future I would recommend finding local cabinet suppliers and setting up an account with them.

The cost of materials and labor is exploding I don't care what the headlines show - every supplier and trade are increasing what they charge quarterly.

Personally I do not mind bringing business somewhere else, last year I bought 3,000 angle stops and 3,000 faucet SS hoses, sent them a sample/spec, HD sells them for $6-8/pc, supplier prices were $1-1.15/pc, spent another $.50-.60/pc on air cargo and etc.

I'd prefer a wholesaler, small company, or reputable online supplier...

Kent here is the difference in your analogy: I don't have access to Walmart's suppliers.