Online uniform ordering can centralise approved products, access and records, but it does not guarantee a fixed saving, error reduction or return on investment.

Start with the exact requirement

Document the people, tasks, environment, presentation, care, approval and repeat-order needs before selecting a product or process.

Practical checks

• approved catalogue and product records
• user roles, budgets and approval permissions
• employee allocations and replacement rules
• branding control and substitution approval
• reporting, privacy, delivery and support

Verify before approval

Measure the result against the organisation's own baseline for order errors, urgent requests and administration. Avoid generic performance percentages.

Use current evidence and written records

Keep the exact product or service details, specifications, artwork, quote, approvals and date checked. Reconfirm information that may change before a repeat order.

Review online uniform ordering

See U:Portal information or contact Uniforms.com.au for help with the next step.

About the author: Jason Ham founded Uniforms.com.au in 1999 and writes from practical experience supplying uniforms, workwear and branded apparel to Australian organisations.