Uniform manufacturers are shifting manufacturing practices to accommodate customer demand for more environmentally-friendly and sustainable uniform solutions. Learn more about changes in the industry and how to implement a more sustainable uniform program at your company.
With good data and a defined process for uniform distribution, you can keep your employees happy while controlling your uniform budget.
Having an appropriately dressed workforce is critical to your company’s success. For managers looking for ways to ensure uniforms are worn properly, here are a few tips.
Not all uniform distributors are created equal. Learn about different uniform program options and the benefits of choosing a managed uniform provider.
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The hidden fees, convoluted contract terms, and lack of flexibility make renting or leasing uniforms cost-prohibitive and unsuccessful for most organizations. Rental uniform expenses can be 2-3 times the amount of a purchase uniform program for the same clothing!
The perceived low weekly cost of a rental uniform program is lost to hidden fees, deceptive claims, and harsh contract terms. Over the life of a contract, purchase programs save money for organizations and reduce headaches for employees.
There is a high probability that you are concerned about the costs of your existing uniform program. There are three main categories of expenses with uniform programs: products, distribution, and management.
One of the easiest ways to maintain compliance with your uniform program is by selecting items your employees actually want to wear. We compiled some of the most common preferences across all industries, however some industries have different preferences than others.
Unitec Distribution Systems, Inc. is a managed uniform program provider. We’re able to take our customers “out of the uniform business” through the use of our proprietary Proximity System™. This full featured online apparel management system allows employees to enjoy online ordering under the control and management of customizable software.
Uniforms cost money. There is no getting around the fact that uniforms are an investment for your organization. Poorly managed uniform programs waste considerable amounts of resources. However, a good uniform program provides a lot of benefits, including considerable time and cost savings.
We’ve complied some of the most expensive mistakes that organizations make related to uniforms:
When it comes to uniforms, many people focus their attention on the products ordered. The thought is that you can save money by ordering lower cost items in bulk, limiting how many of each item your team receives and handing out items as needed. The reality is not that simple.
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On the surface, providing uniforms for your employees may seem simple. Select the uniform pieces, get them ordered, and distribute to your team. However, the reality is far more complicated: there’s different uniform requirements per position, various employee...
Having uniforms sorted by employee is a major advantage of a managed uniform program. When uniforms are managed in-house, a shipment with everything lumped together is shipped to a central office and then someone needs to reference which items belong to each employee...
Unitec Distribution Systems takes the headaches out of managing your uniform purchases and distribution. The magic of Unitec Distribution Systems is the combination of our proprietary uniform management software, The Proximity System™, and our dedicated account managers. Together, we’re able to streamline uniform distribution while improving morale and reducing waste.
Unitec is a certified women-owned small business.