What Are the Hidden Costs of Uniform Management?

Uniforms are more than just what your team wears. Behind the scenes, managing uniforms the old-fashioned way can quietly cost your business time, money, and space. Many of these expenses do not appear on a purchase order, but they add up fast. At Unitec, we help organizations uncover these hidden costs and run smarter, more efficient uniform programs.

Payroll Costs You Might Not Notice

If your team is sorting orders, tracking sizes, or answering uniform questions, you are spending more than you think. Every hour spent managing uniforms takes time away from your core business. These tasks can quickly lead to thousands of dollars in wasted payroll.

When mistakes happen, like wrong sizes or delayed shipments, even more time and money are lost fixing them.

Uniforms That Disappear

Uniforms often go missing when there is no clear tracking system. An employee might leave before using their allowance, or someone may order extra items they do not need. These items still cost money but never get worn. That is known as shrink, and it is one of the most common hidden costs.

Storage That Costs You Space

Many businesses store uniforms in closets, boxes, or entire rooms. That space could be used for meetings, equipment, or more valuable inventory. Uniforms sitting around waiting to be sorted or handed out take up room and create clutter instead of value.

When Employees Are Unhappy with Their Uniforms

If uniforms do not fit well or are uncomfortable, employees feel it. That can lead to lower morale, poor performance, and even higher turnover. Your team should feel confident and comfortable in what they wear. A poorly managed uniform program can lead to complaints, mistakes, and unnecessary replacement costs.

There Is a Better Way

Unitec takes the stress out of uniform management. Our managed uniform program uses smart technology to automate the process from start to finish. Employees only see and order what they are eligible for. Each order is tracked and bagged by employee name for quick and easy distribution.

We help you:

• Save time by reducing admin work
• Stop shrink and over-ordering
• Free up valuable storage space
• Improve employee satisfaction with better-fitting options

If your current uniform program feels like a hassle, or if you are still using spreadsheets and emails, it is time for something better.

Schedule a consult today to find out how much time, money, and space you could save with Unitec.