Commercial cleaning products can cost a hotel, building, cleaning or janitorial company a lot of money if they're not cautious when purchasing. Typically when purchasing supplies it is best to buy in bulk to bring down the cost. Packaging alone can add a lot to the cost of cleaning supplies. Online companies can save companies a tremendous amount of money, though buying in bulk will save on the shipping cost.
Cleaning products are very volatile in price. Chemicals, paper products, machinery and even rags for cleaning can fluctuate tremendously based on the global economy. In 2010 cotton commodity prices moved from $.47 cents to over $1.45. This 200% plus increase will cause the price of rags for cleaning companies to. The price of metals has also increased tremendously in 2010, which in-turn will increase the price of vacuum cleaners and other machinery.
To lower your cost on commercial cleaning supplies consider purchasing from online companies. Online companies can reduce cost tremendously because they don't have the fixed overhead that a store front may have. Online companies today are also much more customer service oriented and will be able to offer you the individual support one would receive in a store. Online companies are also set up well to reduce shipping cost and offer customers with multiple locations the ability to ship to each location at one low price.
As the economy continues to sway back and forth, companies that are looking to increase margins can do so significantly by lowering their cleaning product cost by 30 percent or more online. Purchasing managers can feel confident that service will remain high, while the cost savings to the company will be significant. Commercial cleaning supplies can account for 2-5% of a company's overhead cost and if you can save 30 percent or more it may be well worth it.
No comments:
Post a Comment