Manufacturer Cuts Glove Usage by 93% and Saves Nearly $100K
Challenge
A manufacturing company with three factories expressed concerns over their high glove usage and costs. Approximately 600 employees across the factories were using cotton canvas gloves to perform tasks related to refining, converting, and packaging finished goods. In 2018, the company used 434,700 pairs of gloves annually, amounting to over $190,000 in glove expenses.
Solution
After conducting a site survey, we recommended switching to the PIP MaxiFlex® Ultimate™ gloves as a more durable and cost-effective alternative. The customer agreed to test the new gloves in one of their factories, converting all 200 workers at the site to MaxiFlex® Ultimate™ for a 60-day trial. During this period, only the new gloves were used, allowing for accurate tracking of results.
Results
The switch to PIP MaxiFlex® Ultimate™ resulted in a 93% reduction in glove usage, saving the company over 406,000 pairs of gloves annually. Even though these gloves are nearly eight times more expensive than cotton canvas gloves, the customer realized nearly 50% annual cost savings. With previous glove expenses exceeding $190,000, the savings from reduced glove consumption far outweighed the initial cost difference, providing a more sustainable and efficient solution.
By identifying the right glove for the job and addressing excessive usage head-on, Martin enabled the customer to achieve significant savings that a simple price adjustment couldn’t match, helping them improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Key Takeaways
Dramatic Reduction in Glove Usage: Switching to PIP MaxiFlex® Ultimate™ gloves led to a 93% reduction in glove consumption, saving over 406,000 pairs annually and reducing environmental impact.
Significant Cost Savings: Despite the higher cost per glove, the durability of the new gloves resulted in nearly 50% annual cost savings, cutting glove expenses significantly from over $190,000.
Enhanced Efficiency and Sustainability: By selecting a more durable glove suited to the tasks, Martin helped the customer achieve a more sustainable and cost-effective solution that improved operational efficiency across all factories.