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Manufacturing and designing hospitality uniforms at Heather Grey for about two decades has revealed a consistent problem that hotels, resorts, and QSRs face: the effective management of their uniform supply chain.
With the fluctuating number of employees due to promotions, hiring, or attrition, it may seem confusing to determine the number of uniforms you need.
Forecasting helps determine the required quantity of uniforms to be ready for distribution. It ensures that the proper quantity of uniforms is available at the right time and location for smooth operations and maintaining a professional staff appearance.
Here are a few things you should consider to determine the approximate number of uniforms required
- Account for the number of current stores & staff, staff promotions, and your expansion/closure plans for the next year. Factor in attrition rates too.
- Multiply the number of sets per employee and add a 20% buffer stock for flexibility.
- Consider your past uniform consumption, both pre-COVID and post-COVID, to make informed decisions.
However, if you require a professional to perform this forecasting, we provide this service and perform a simple series of calculations to reveal the number of uniforms + buffers to maintain.
Our Best Practice for Uniforms: We produce goods with an appropriate buffer and keep two months of extra inventory in the warehouse.
Additionally, we maintain 10% stock in India for fast-moving items and sizes. This way, when demand spikes, the uniforms are ready to ship! It is better to be safe than sorry.
Learn from the past to prepare for the future! Reach out to us to forecast your uniforms for next year.