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Using multiple PPE suppliers might be the norm, but it shouldn’t be.
Juggling different standards, prices, invoices, and delivery times slows everything down and drives up costs.
Is your business under pressure to reduce PPE costs, stay compliant, and manage inventory better? You’re not alone.
Find out why too many suppliers are draining your budget and time, and how to fix it.
Too many suppliers can mean too many problems - and no control.
You end up:
Then there’s the hours wasted checking PPE standards, and who's ordered what.
Working with lots of suppliers can mean your stock levels are hard to keep on top of.
This leads to:
The result? More time wasted and less work done.
Managing multiple suppliers can also lead to confusion and purchase card chaos.
Without a single source supplier, it’s hard to:
Your team needs gear that lasts and protects them all day, every day.
But different suppliers mean different quality standards.
The results are:
Worried about safety? Need help sorting your gear?
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More suppliers mean more accounts, emails, invoices, orders, mistakes, and paperwork.
Switching to one single supplier means more time for bigger priorities.
How many hours do you spend:
This hidden time adds up fast.
Too many suppliers mean:
The whole procurement process ends up more complicated than it needs to be.
Choosing one local PPE supplier can transform your PPE procurement process.
With SMI, you get:
SMI offers you and your team one of the most advanced PPE and workwear management systems: the MY-SMI® Portal.
It gives you:
Ordering from the right single source supplier means gear that’s durable and comfortable.
At SMI, we offer:
Partnering with SMI means:
Choose a single source supplier offering inclusive and sustainable products.
We provide:
We’re more than a supplier - we’re your safety and efficiency partner.
Partner with SMI and benefit from:
With over 25,000 products across construction, manufacturing, logistics, and more, SMI makes finding PPE and workwear easy.
Durable workwear and uniforms built for comfort and compliance - find it all with our full workwear range.
We’ve got:
Never compromise visibility. We cover all your EN ISO 20471 standard hi-vis needs.
We’ve got:
Did you know? We also offer an eco-friendly and women’s hi-vis range.
Comfort, safety, and support are a must when you’re on your feet all day.
We’ve got:
Step into our full safety footwear range for more.
Fall, respiratory, hearing, eye, and face protection should always meet current safety standards.
We’ve got:
Explore our full PPE range to see everything on offer.
From heavy-duty work to precision handling, SMI has gloves for every job.
We’ve got:
Discover our full hand protection range.
The SMI specialist clothing range keeps you safe when hazards are high.
We’ve got:
Simplify your workwear procurement and PPE ordering with SMI.
We help you:
Browse our 2025/2026 catalogue to see what we offer.
Or, chat with our friendly team today.
Drop us a message, or give us a call on 0330 441 3500.
Yes. Combining orders with one supplier, like SMI, usually unlocks bulk discounts and reduces PPE costs.
The MY-SMI ordering portal makes it easy to order for large teams.
MY-SMI includes user roles, approval workflows, real-time reporting, and easy team management. Plus, you get dedicated support when you need it.
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