Re-engineering your workforce?
Recent world events and local shutdowns have had a big impact on the WAY we do business. It’s causing us all to re-evaluate our structures and processes. We examine five operational challenges you may find familiar which were solved with SP Online.
We’ve noticed there is a strong push to shaping business to be lean and agile, able to adapt to whatever world events throw at us. For EPIC, a not-for-profit, this has always been their aim. They want to maximise their budgets and allocate resources into placing more people with disabilities into employment. They needed a system that would empower the whole team to order and require only a handful of staff to approve requests. The SP Online approval feature is simple to use and has allowed staff and volunteers to self-register and order uniforms in the size and style they prefer. Find out more in this video.
There’s no greater waste of time than searching for information, whether that be how to do a task or which supplier you used last time. The answer is to keep a central database, some companies use an intranet, networked software or a bunch of folders on a server. However, without a substantial IT investment to custom build software, this only provides a home for the information. The SP Online system is as easy as online shopping, something that your digital natives in their 20s and your baby boomers can both get on board with. Calibre Group have a library of order-on-demand products and a detailed order history stretching back to 2017. When staff changes, they can always access the custom portal to find what they need. Watch our ‘set and forget’ video to discover how to minimise requests and maximise efficiency.
When staff move or are re-deployed, it’s time to reassess how you manage tasks. Look at the true cost, measure staff time, materials and available storage space, then consider outsourcing. BMD have recently changed the way they organise and order their starter packs for new employees, using the SPO system. What began as a stationery ordering platform, has fast become BMD’s hub for their marketing and communication needs. The key is the combination of sourcing and fulfilment available 24/7 on their online custom portal. Find out more in this video.
Juggling multiple brands and logos usually means compartmentalised systems. You stick with your suppliers for Brand A and I’ll stick with my suppliers for Brand B. Sounds simple in theory, but in practice it means inefficient duplication of tasks. In 2017 Hutchinson Builders sought a solution to handle their diverse construction company’s needs. Their entrepreneurial spirit has lead them to delve into many associated fields like equipment management and training to complement their core business. They found only a handful of firms were suitable for their brand management and by far the best fit was SP Online. With its ability to handle live template editing, print on demand as well as inventory management, Hutchies were sold on the cloud based portal. See how we’ve helped other companies change the way they source, brand and dispatch in this video.
Looking back on decisions made several years ago during their rebrand, Pensar are glad they reassessed their procurement process. They worked closely with Salsbury Production to customise a branding portal to suit their unique needs, including uniform ordering. Previously they were managing purchases and budget allocations on spreadsheets, with only a few staff members understanding the complex data. With the SP Online System, they can easily access detailed history to determine if staff are eligible for new uniforms. Watch this video to find out more.
Recognise some (or all) of these issues? We’re here to help. Contact us today to organise a demo or receive our SP Online Questionnaire to determine how to improve your workflow with our cloud based sourcing, branding and fulfilment service.
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