Whether you’re in the restaurant business, working to stock your school’s cafeteria, or in need of a large and steady amount of heavy-duty janitorial and sanitary supplies for your hospital, having a reliable chemical supplier is one of the heaviest and most important cogs in the entire machine.
For the first time since the financial crisis, the chemical manufacturing industry has seen a rise in employment as Statista points out – and with that comes a larger platform of providers to choose from.
To avoid making the mistake of working with a provider non-compliant to your company’s own standards, be sure to ask them these four questions, or consider asking them to your new prospective supplier.
#1. What efforts are made towards environmental and safety precautions?
Today more than ever, keeping the environment safe from a lack of corporate oversight is important. Ill-managed industrial waste is one of the worst culprits in environmental damage, with over 21 billion pounds of environmentally toxic waste entering the environment yearly according to World-O-Meters. That can readily weaken a company’s image, while the right and necessary environmental precautions can set a standard in the industry and bring in much needed positive press.
Safety precautions are also paramount. Chemical suppliers should be OHSA-compliant, like Advanced Chemical Solutions – as should you. Look towards customer and employee testimonials – what do former employees say? What kind of service did other clients in different or the same industries receive?
#2. Where are your raw materials sourced from?
Part of maintaining proper responsibility in the use of industrial chemicals is a clear understanding of their chain of production.
Where did they come from? What labs does your supplier use for testing and production? What kind of safeguards are in place to ensure not just a quality product, but a safe quality product at all levels of production?
#3. How do you package your orders, and ensure product consistency?
Consistency in packaging and delivery is what makes or breaks the relationship between a supplier and a business.
Your company runs on the premise that all its affiliated partnerships go smoothly, and meet a set quota.
#4. How much can we get done with a gallon of your product?
Knowing how efficient or potent any supplier’s cleaning solutions are can go a long way in helping you calculate the long-term cost of your supplier versus a competitor, and determine what partnership offers the best benefits for your business.
Advanced Chemical Solutions is a leading choice among chemical and equipment suppliers in Montana and Wyoming. With years of experience under our belts, we’re known for quality products and a commitment to customer service.
