Kiwi-owned Supply Chain Solutions is New Zealand's largest logistics and supply chain management company.
The enterprise has been in the business for more than 20 years. It has grown its operations from warehousing to a complete business logistics solution.
A long-term customer of OfficeMax, Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), needed to review the safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) for their warehouse staff.
The Challenge
- A new uniform to identify staff as SCS employees and promote the brand.
- Ensure that the uniform is comfortable for long hours, suitable for different working environments and competitively priced.
- Choose the correct uniform certified to the Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS).
- Fit-for-purpose personal protective Equipment (PPE).
- Safety gear to protect staff working with multiple hazards indoors and outdoors.
The Solution
OfficeMax Safety Specialist Jerry Stancil arranged several trial samples for Supply Chain Solutions to review. He also set onsite visits to the apparel supplier showroom for their Health and Safety Managers to view the product range and make their selections.
- The SCS warehouse uniform included hi-vis jackets, trousers, and polo t-shirts.
- SCS custom-branded uniform is a Customer Unique Product for OfficeMax. SCS staff managers can bulk order them from OfficeMax, which will be delivered to their warehouses in multiple locations.
- Other safety gear included road works PPE, chemical resistant equipment, height safety harnesses, spill kits, gloves, safety boots, and site safety signages.
- We also identified that some staff were on their feet for over 6 hours daily at their workstations. We recommended and arranged anti-fatigue mats to reduce back and leg strain and promote a healthier workplace.
"The new branded uniforms look amazing on our staff, and they love it. Jerry is an expert in safety equipment and guides us to choose the most appropriate gear to make our staff's work easier and safer."
Daniel Yuan,
Regional Manager, Supply Chain Solutions
The Results
- Increased brand awareness with the new custom-coloured uniform with the SCS logo imprinted.
- It is easier for SCS managers to order their custom-branded uniforms and PPE gear directly from OfficeMax.
- Enhanced safety awareness for the employees by providing new fit-for-purpose PPE gear.
"With the review of our safety procedures and PPE, OfficeMax has made ordering extremely easy for us. Anything we need for our staff is barely a few clicks away and is delivered to us promptly if required urgently."
Daniel Yuan,
Regional Manager, Supply Chain Solutions
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