The Hidden Cost of Fragmented Procurement
Many UK businesses source consumables — like labels, till rolls, and tapes — from multiple vendors. While it seems flexible, it often leads to higher logistics costs, scattered invoicing, and inconsistent quality.
Why Consolidation Matters
At Sustain Holdings, we’ve found that simply consolidating consumable procurement can save our clients 10–25% annually — without changing their consumption levels.
Here’s how:
1. Better Freight & Volume Pricing
When orders are bundled into fewer, larger shipments, per-unit freight costs drop significantly.
Our factory-direct model leverages consolidated containers to pass those savings straight to you.
2. Simplified Vendor Management
One supplier. One point of contact. One invoice.
You save time, reduce admin workload, and improve payment efficiency.
3. Consistent Quality Across Products
Sourcing all consumables from vetted manufacturers ensures uniform print quality, roll performance, and adhesive consistency — which reduces downtime and waste.
4. Leverage in Negotiation
Larger combined orders mean stronger bargaining power with factories, resulting in bulk discounts and faster lead times.
Real-World Example
A UK retail chain we partner with moved from three separate suppliers (labels, paper, and tape) to a single consolidated account. Within 90 days:
Costs dropped by 18%
Lead times reduced from 6 to 3 weeks
Admin workload cut by 40%
The Sustain Holdings Advantage
We manage end-to-end consolidation — from factory sourcing to UK fulfilment — for businesses across retail, manufacturing, and logistics.
Our clients get factory-direct pricing and local service without the complexity of overseas dealing.
Smarter sourcing starts with simplification.
Let’s explore how consolidation can transform your procurement efficiency.
