Switching Uniform & PPE Suppliers: Easier Than You Think
Switching Uniform & PPE Suppliers: Easier Than You Think
Still sticking with your current uniform and PPE supplier out of habit? You’re not alone. Many businesses avoid switching because they think it’ll be too hard, too disruptive, or just too much admin.
But here’s the thing – switching uniform suppliers doesn’t have to be a hassle. In fact, with Westpeak, it can save you time, money and a lot of admin stress in the long run.
We’ve helped dozens of businesses make the switch without the headache. From setting up personalized workpacks, to training your team on our online ordering system, we streamline the setup, so everything is ready to go. In fact, most of our customers teams are fully set up and ordering within a week.
If your current system is clunky, slow, or holding you back, it might be time for a change. Here’s why switching isn’t as complicated as it sounds – and how Westpeak makes a smooth process from start to finish.
Why Most Businesses Don’t Switch (Even When They Should)
When we talk to businesses who are using other suppliers, we often hear the same thing, “We’d love to switch, but it’s just too much hassle. It’s not high enough priority for us to give resources to right now.”
And to be fair, a few years ago, that was a fair point.
Switching suppliers used to mean starting from scratch, training your team, and dealing with stock handovers. With staff juggling so many responsibilities, it’s daunting to find time to relearn how to order uniforms and sort out supplier contracts and onboarding. It was time-consuming and often messy. But the reality is, that’s no longer the case.
At Westpeak, we’ve built a streamline switching process based around making life easier for our clients. It’s designed to save time, reduce admin, and give you more control.
How Switching Uniform Suppliers Works
Switching suppliers doesn’t have to be a painful process. With Westpeak, the process is designed to be clear, collaborative, without disruption to your team. Here’s how simple it is to transition to Westpeak’s Workpack Express System:
- It Starts with a Call
We kick things off with a call to find out how your current uniform system works (or doesn’t), and show you how our Westpeak’s online uniform ordering platform can make your life easier. Including how you’ll manage orders, stock and sizing, view live reporting, and control login access. This call is about identifying your requirements and giving you a clear picture of how we can make your uniform management easier, and more efficient.
- Product Planning
Next, we’ll help build a tailored list of uniform and PPE items based on your team’s roles and requirements. Need samples? We’ll send them your way so you can check quality and fit. A video call can be setup to walk through everything - how you want departments split out, which staff need which gear, and budget control. This ensures your solution works for both frontline staff and admin teams alike.
- Custom Workpacks
Once your product range is finalised, we build out role-specific Workpacks tailored to your team. These Workpacks are pre-assigned by role or department, making future orders a breeze. You’ll receive a full branded workpack catalogue with all products, descriptions, and complete with logo proofs, for approval. This ensures brand consistency and easy internal sign-off.
- System Setup & Training
After approval of your workpack catalogue, we set up your online ordering portal – including team structure, user access levels, budgets, and product visibility settings. We also send short practical training videos to walk you through key functions like adding team members, placing orders, and run reports. These videos are always available, making onboarding new team members or refreshing existing simply – with no formal training sessions required.
Fully Supported Switch
No guesswork, and no confusing forms. Just a fully supported switch that’s built around speed, simplicity, and clarity. That’s the Westpeak way – set up right from day one so your team can order smarter, faster, and with less admin.
The Benefits of Switching to Westpeak
Switching suppliers is one thing. But switching to a system that’s actually easier for you and your team to use? That’s where Westpeak makes all the difference.
With Westpeak’s Workpack Express system, you’ll notice the benefits from day one.
- Workpacked Orders: Every order arrives pre-packed, labelled per employee, and ready to hand out. No more sorting through boxes of mixed sizes and guessing who gets what uniform. Each staff member receives a clearly labelled workpack with their name, role, and correct sizing. Cutting down distribution time and eliminating handout mistakes.
- Smart Budgeting: Gain control over uniform and PPE spend without the admin headache. Our system lets you set budgets and product allocations by role, department, or location. That means teams only see (and order) what they’re approved for. Helping you stay on budget and reduce over-ordering.
- Real-Time Reporting: Make data-driven decisions with full visibility into usage and spend. Access live reports that track orders, item usage, allocation history, and budget across team or sites – all in just a few clicks. No more chasing paperwork or digging through spreadsheets.
- Flexible, Scalable System: Whether you’re onboarding new staff, opening a new location, or changing up your gear – Workpack Express grows with your business. You can easily update or add products, and change logins, all while maintaining consistent control across your business as it evolves.
- Real Support, Real People: No robots, no out-sourced call centres, or ticket queues. Westpeak customer service is made up of real people who know your business and fully understand the Workpack Express system. We’re available by phone or email to offer support when required. Contact us.
When you add it all up - better ordering visibility, smoother handouts, fewer errors, and less admin – it’s easy to see why so many businesses that make the switch ask the same thing. “Why didn’t we do this sooner?”
Ready to Switch?
Still wrestling with an outdated ordering system or a uniform supplier that’s just not cutting it? Maybe it’s time to stop settling. At Westpeak, we make switching simple – from your first conversation to your first order. We’ll guide the transition process, handle the setup, and back you with real support every step of the way. Ready to take the first step? Get in touch today and let’s get things moving.
