Company Reduces Floor Mat Cost by $12,000, Finds ROI in 5 Months

FlexPAC was tasked with finding the best floor mats to fit the needs of Sears Manufacturing. After conducting a complete audit and reviewing their previous rental contract commitments, FlexPAC calculated a return on investment at 4.8 months. This return on investment turned out to be less than five months of their actual rental cost before working with FlexPAC.

Challenges

Sears Manufacturing had a few reservations on adding another vendor. These concerns centered on the actual benefits of procuring their own mats. FlexPAC’s solution addressed the following challenges:

1. Slight hesitation of being associated with a long binding contract.
2. Responsibility for the floor mat upkeep after purchase.
3. Addressing the benefits of having the proper backing on the floor mats purchased in order to prevent workplace injuries.
4. Did not understand the need to have matting outside of their facilities.
5. Other items on contract that may be tied to the total price.

FlexPAC’s Process

FlexPAC suggested that Sears Manufacturing conduct a full facility audit starting with the rental company’s representative. After overseeing the audit, Sears Manufacturing discovered that they were being charged for mats that were not even in their possession. The audit also exposed that the mats were undersized and inappropriate for the application as well as many other discrepancies jeopardizing employee and visitor safety. Sears Manufacturing was not aware of the importance of having the correct backing on floor mats to prevent slip/falls, most importantly during the upcoming winter season.

The floor mats that were recommended by FlexPAC are high-performance mats ranging from 5 to 10 years life expectancy. FlexPAC presented a package of 50 mats that consisted of three different sizes. This was to ensure that Sears Manufacturing was provided the proper mats for the application.

Results, Return on Investment, and Future Plans

FlexPAC was able to work closely with Sears’s management to create a uniformed outcome that ensured worker place safety and exceptional dirt collection. Over a 3-year period, renting mats cost Sears Manufacturing $14,520.88. It was costing them roughly $4,840.29 a year to rent mats that were not serving the best purpose for their facilities. FlexPAC’s solution provided a substantial cost reduction. Purchasing the floor matting from FlexPAC cost Sears Manufacturing only $2,208.60. The savings over a 3-year period to the one-time purchase from FlexPAC amounted to $12,312.28. FlexPAC was able to outfit Sears Manufacturing with floor mats with a proven track record in keeping dirt contained, keeping mats in place, and avoiding costly slips/falls.