The Challenge
A food processing facility in the Northeast was purchasing gloves, disposable apparel, and other facility supplies from multiple vendors. This created unnecessary complexity, inconsistent product selection across the facility, and limited visibility into ordering and inventory needs.
The APP Solution
APP worked with the customer to consolidate multiple product categories under one supplier. Because APP could provide access to the full range of products they were already purchasing, the facility was able to streamline its vendor base without sacrificing product choice or availability.
We also reviewed the different gloves being used throughout the facility and aligned them to create greater consistency across departments. For disposable apparel, APP identified more competitive options while expanding the range of available sizes to better support the facility’s workforce.
Beyond product selection, we reviewed the customer’s existing back stock and purchasing patterns to establish a predictable monthly ordering cadence. A standard baseline order was created around their typical usage, while remaining flexible enough to adjust as demand changed.
The Result
The customer was able to:
- Consolidate multiple vendors through a single supplier
- Standardize glove selection across the facility
- Reduce costs on disposable apparel
- Improve access to a broader range of sizes
- Establish a more predictable monthly ordering process
- Maintain flexibility to adjust orders based on changing usage
- Improve visibility into inventory needs and reduce the risk of supply gaps
By combining vendor consolidation, product standardization, and proactive inventory planning, APP helped simplify the facility’s purchasing process while improving consistency, availability, and overall supply management.
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