In June 2018 CostSmart received the keys to our very own warehouse in Wyong, Australia! CostSmart has grown at a steady rate of over 30% annually for the past five years, and more than 50% in the last financial year. CostSmart made the decision to move away from our warehouse lease. Instead we have invested …
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Jersey day
Last Friday our wonderful team wore their favourite jersey to work in support of Jersey Day! The team enjoyed a belated and well-deserved EOFY lunch and sparked the conversation around organ & tissue donations. Jersey day is an annual event intended to raise awareness for organ and tissue donations. The charity began in 2015 …
Calendar competition 2019 winner!
Annually, CostSmart runs its renowned Calendar Competition to have a little fun whilst showing our appreciation to our valued partners. The question of 2019 was “Tell us where your dream holiday destination is and why?” and our panel of judges were set the task of finding the most creative answer. After much deliberation, we were …
Are you getting the best value from your suppliers? How cost analysis can save your business
Every day, you’re making decisions about the future of your business. From hiring new staff to setting strategic direction and embarking on new projects all the way down to the small administrative tasks that provide your team with the resources they need to do their work, you’re making decisions that set the course of your …
Cost analysis – don’t cut staff to cut costs.
A certain level of anxiety is felt when the “cost cuts” rumour is circulated around the office. Does this mean we have to go back to using long-life milk in the kitchen? Is my department budget going to be decreased? Are our jobs safe? Before hysteria is created, looking at the less obvious internal costs …
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Branded gift packs – how costsmart can help you leave a lasting impression
Is it just us or does it feel like Christmas is always just around the corner? Not to mention it seems to come at a time when we are already flooded with a million other time-sensitive tasks. Christmas gift purchases get shuffled to the bottom of the to-do list and left far too late. You …
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Struggling for storage space? How external bulk-archiving can help you efficiently manage inventory
Businesses of all sizes need to manage growing archives, due to the storage of important documents either by choice or by law. It’s easy for archive rooms to become full or disorganised, which compromises a company’s ability to streamline processes and efficiently produce the information they’re looking for – when they need it. The same …
Uniform Management eStore Case Study – Uniforms & eStore Solution
The Client Our Client is responsible for organising major State Carnivals and Gala Days for over 78 primary and secondary schools throughout the state. They coordinate a broad range of sports including swimming, athletics, rugby, football, triathlon, hockey, oz tag, volleyball, netball, AFL, gymnastics, golf, tennis, basketball and cricket. The Challenge The Client required a …
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Specialist Display Products Case Study – Branded Products & Specialised Sourcing
The Client Our client is a dynamic building product supply company and amongst one of the nation’s top leading providers in the industry. They specialise in a number of products including precast concrete panels, bricks, pavers, roofing tiles and timber products. The Challenge The Building Products Group consists of ten different brands that require specialist …
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C-Code Methodology Case Study – C-code and warehousing & storage
We have developed a unique service offering for our clients called “C-Code Products” to ensure costs are at a minimum and products are readily available for when you need them. We act as an extension of your company and carry out bulk purchasing on your behalf to obtain economies of scale for product purchases irrelevant …
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