How To Plan For Delivery Deadlines

The final weeks before Christmas are the toughest time to keep cleaning supplies moving. Between staff holidays, courier cut-offs and supplier shutdowns, one late delivery can cause serious disruption.

At Alliance UK, we’ve built our reputation on reliability and that’s only possible because we plan ahead with trusted suppliers such as Robert Scott and PMC Polythene.

Know your cut-off dates.
Our final guaranteed pre-Christmas delivery dates will be announced in early December. Schedule orders well before then to avoid seasonal congestion.
Identify your critical stock.
List essential consumables — bin liners, paper towels, detergents — and ensure minimum on-site quantities are maintained. PMC Polythene’s bulk packaging makes replenishment easy and reduces handling waste.
Use order history to forecast.
Review what you ordered this time last year. Repeat patterns are powerful predictors, especially for high-volume lines.
Communicate early.
If your site closes between Christmas and New Year, tell your supplier now. It ensures deliveries aren’t attempted when no one’s on site and gives you priority for early dispatch.

By planning now, you protect your cleaning schedules, your staff, and your clients from avoidable disruption. Preparation is the difference between “we’ll see if it arrives” and “it’s already in stock.”