Running out of disposable gloves can quickly disrupt your business. Whether you work in foodservice, cleaning, automotive, healthcare, or another industry, keeping the right amount of gloves on hand is essential.

But how do you know when it’s time to reorder?

Track Your Glove Usage

Start by figuring out how many gloves your business uses each day. Multiply the number of employees who use gloves by the average number of gloves they go through daily. Tracking your usage for a few weeks will give you a more accurate picture of your normal demand.

Remember that usage may increase during busy seasons, holidays, or periods of higher business volume. Planning for these changes can help prevent unexpected shortages.

Keep Track of Sizes and Types

Having plenty of gloves in stock doesn't help if you're out of the size or type your employees need. Keep track of inventory by size, material, thickness, and color so you know exactly what needs to be reordered.

If you consistently run out of one size while having too much of another, your inventory levels may need to be adjusted.

Keep a Safety Stock

Unexpected demand, shipping delays, or supplier issues can happen. Keeping a reasonable amount of extra inventory gives your business a buffer and reduces the risk of running out.

Your ideal safety stock will depend on how quickly you can receive new gloves and how heavily your business relies on them.

Make Reordering Part of Your Routine

Checking your glove inventory regularly can turn reordering from an emergency into a predictable part of your business operations. A simple spreadsheet or inventory system can help you track usage, monitor stock levels, and know when it's time to order more.

The goal isn't to have the most gloves possible. It's to have the right gloves, in the right sizes, at the right time.

When you're ready to restock, explore GloveNation's selection of disposable gloves in a variety of materials, sizes, colors, and thicknesses.