How to Make Sure You’re Ready
Autumn and winter are coming – and for many businesses that means one of the busiest points in the year. If you are manufacturing products then you need to start preparing for the Christmas rush now. That’s where talking with your wax supplier comes in! Getting a plan in motion is the best way to ensure that you can meet demands over the festive period. If your current team isn’t meeting your needs, here’s what you need to be looking for as you choose between new wax suppliers.
Rising demand
For many businesses that use wax in their products, we are about to head into the busiest part of the year. Take candles for instance. You don’t just have the Christmas demand for gifts, but more people are just burning candles in the homes as the weather gets colder and the nights draw in earlier. If you haven’t seen an uptick in your orders yet, it’s coming soon! That’s why you need to have a great relationship with your wax supplier.
Scaling up
It’s really important to work with a wax supplier who has the facilities to scale up their supply when you need it. If you start working with a team during a quieter time of the year, then they probably have you covered. Wheat about when the amount of wax that you need doubles, or even triples? You don’t want to be left unable to meet customer demand just because your wax supplier doesn’t have the capacity you need.
Sourcing your wax
It is really important to find a stockist who has strong relationships with those who produce their wax. Supplier delays will have a knock-on effect on your ability to meet demand. So when you choose a wax supplier, ask them about where their wax comes from? Do they have a strong relationship with the people producing it? They should be willing to give you all the information you need. If they are evasive, that’s a sign that you need to buy your wax elsewhere.
Quality first
When you are just trying to make sure that you have all the wax you need, it can be really tempting to cut corners. What if you just went with a team who can supply you with the wax you need at a much lower price? We aren’t saying that good value doesn’t exist – but prices that seem too good to be true often are. So instead focus on buying wax that is of great quality from a supplier who is used to meeting all levels of demand.
Start preparing now!
By ensuring that your wax supplier is able to supply you with everything you need this autumn and winter, you can relax and turn your attention to other areas of your business. So why not have a chat with your team today? If you don’t like what you hear, there is still time to find a wax supplier who is a better fit for you!
Grace Willson