CONTRACT CLEANING
Brave New World
When it comes to equipment, few contract cleaners would think to enter the hire market, opting to buy instead. But Paul Lewis, Managing Director at Reintec explains the benefits that come from entering the brave new world of outsourcing.
While the summer can be a sleepy period for many, in the cleaning industry it is one of the busiest, most hectic times of the year. When this challenging time arrives, it’s all the more important to have effective operations that function well when the pressure is on.
Of course, this can mean different adjustments for different teams in different environments. However, suggestions that are always helpful are those that lead to time and cost savings.
One that can make a real and tangible difference is outsourcing cleaning equipment requirements to a company like Reintec. And this option is increasingly popular as companies become aware of the advantages.
The equipment outsource market in Europe is growing exponentially. In its annual Statistics Report, the European Rental Association (ERA) valued the European equipment rental market in 2013 at €22.63billion – indicating that for many across
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Europe, outsourcing equipment is now one of the smartest solutions to drive efficiencies for the long-term.
So, how exactly can outsourcing help your business be more efficient during this busy period?
Better Use Of Time One of the key and most immediately noticeable benefits of outsourcing equipment is the sheer time that it saves. Outsourcing provides you with access to a wide range of professional, robust and ready-to- use cleaning equipment so there’s no more wasting time over the management of it all – it’s taken care of by professionals.
Financial Benefits It’s a given that owning and managing equipment in-house is very costly, and it often leaves companies having to find lump sums to fund their investments. Not to mention that by investing in and managing their own equipment, companies will need to continue to up-skill to maintain productivity and
compliance. This can prove hugely expensive and inefficient – especially when it comes to specialist types of equipment that may only be used once in a blue moon.
Outsourcing equipment requirements to a company like Reintec provides a competitive advantage by reducing operational costs and freeing-up resources for other purposes. By outsourcing equipment needs, companies have the ability to reserve investment for other areas of the business. Balance sheet registers can be reduced and the need to write end-of-life assets off as they become out-dated can be eliminated altogether. In addition, daily overheads such as transport and logistics, health and safety maintenance, and inspection and inventory control costs can all be reduced, as these become the responsibility of the outsourced partner.
A familiar and key challenge for cleaning professionals is keeping costs to a minimum while maintaining service. As demand increases during
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