joconnell – ORA
Schooley Mitchell services are a perfect fit for Alliance members
Your business is always looking for new ways to save money and create new revenue streams, without making cuts to your staff or services. The Alliance has helped you find great business solutions for your organization – now, let Schooley Mitchell help reduce your vital businesses expenses. On average, we deliver savings of for our clients.
The best part? Our services are completely self-funded from a portion of the savings we achieve. Meaning, if we don’t
find any savings, our services come at no cost.
Waste
How predictable is your waste every month?
Variability in your waste from month-to-month makes a big difference to certain service providers.
Is your container size and collection frequency optimized?
Finding a provider that is both cost effective and meets your needs can be challenging.
Are your waste disposal fees changing frequently over the course of the year?
A professional audit of your expenses can get to the bottom of it.
Telecom
Have you conducted a recent usage audit across your telecommunications system?
In many cases, we find inefficiencies and redundancies in the number of lines and features.
Have you considered moving to a Voice over IP platform?
Cloud based telecommunications systems typically provide unique features at lower costs.
Do you know when your current plan automatically renews?
Companies typically only have a 30-day window to make changes to their current contract.
Shipping
Have you considered splitting your shipping business across multiple vendors?
Vendors tend to specialize in certain areas so playing to their unique strengths can reduce your overall costs.
Are you paying for unnecessary delivery guarantees?
Being more flexible on delivery times can significantly reduce your costs.
Do you review your monthly statements to ensure the correct charge codes are used?
Charge codes can be very confusing and require a detailed review to ensure you are being charged correctly.
Uniforms & Linens
Do you rent or purchase uniforms?
With no inventorial upfront costs and easier access to replacements/repairs, renting has become a preferred option to purchasing outright.
Does your uniform rental policy properly account for employee damage and loss?
Charges include the purchase of a new garment at full retail price on top of the associated setup, name tag, logo fees, and sometimes replacement charges.
Are your laundering and delivery schedules optimized?
Without the correct cadence, your business could be overspending or not receiving what it needs to operate efficiently.
Compressed Gases
Do you think your compressed gases expenses are written in stone?
Commodity markets can be complex and confusing, making it difficult for business owners and managers to navigate.
Are you certain there are no billing errors in your invoices?
There are opportunities to optimize pricing structures and recover billing errors.
Are you receiving all tax benefits available to you?
Your business might be missing out on significant savings opportunities.
Packaging & Shipping Supplies
Are all your packaging and shipping supplies, across all parts of the shipping process, accounted for?
This category includes items such as boxes, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, tape, labels, and other materials used to protect and ship goods.
Do you require custom box sizes?
We understand how complicated the design, engineering, and creation process can be, and help you ensure that affording those solutions doesn’t break the bank.
Are your supplies deliveries optimized?
We ensure your vendors don’t under or over deliver.
John O’Connell
Strategic-Partner
Office: 614-526-9797
