Many companies are focusing on managing budgets more strategically without sacrificing quality. One effective approach is placing fewer, larger orders instead of multiple small ones throughout the year.

For example, ordering 1,200 t-shirts at once or 600 twice a year can significantly reduce your cost per shirt compared to ordering 100 at a time each month. While day-to-day needs can make this hard to see, those volume breaks can add up to real savings.

Larger orders also allow for more customization options, including working with specialty suppliers or custom manufacturing overseas. In one case, a restaurant paying $3.90 per pair for basic socks was able to reduce their cost to around $3.00 per pair—and upgrade from a single generic style to 12 unique designs—just by adjusting order volume.

If you’d like to take a fresh look at your ordering strategy and explore potential savings, I’d be happy to help.