Luxury Hoteliers Magazine 2nd Quarter 2022 | Page 20

4Key Strategies To Streamline your Uniform Program

Ordering uniforms can be both an enjoyable and frustrating experience . Enjoyable , because you get to choose the designs that elevate your brand awareness . Frustrating because the ordering process itself can sometimes be all over the place , and if you are dealing with unreliable suppliers this can push even the most calm and resilient of managers over the edge . You want to ensure that your uniform ordering system is as streamlined as possible so it ’ s an easy process that doesn ’ t waste your valuable time . But how do you achieve this ? Here are four tips to get you on the path to streamlining your uniform program ( so you can stay sane , save time and money , and be on top of your inventory ):
1 . Ensure your inventory records are detailed
There is no point in ordering a whole new batch of uniforms when you already have 1000 pieces in a storage room . Make sure every action taken regarding inventory is recorded in an agile document that has been shared with the team . Make sure that it ’ s as detailed as possible with new orders , old orders , inventory in stock , and inventory still needed , all clearly noted . You can go the good ol ’ excel spreadsheet route or find the best inventory ordering / management software for your needs to make your life easier . In addition to tracking your own inventory , working with a uniform company like The House Label offers services such as a custom online portal that makes reordering and tracking previous orders easy .
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