FAQ
What are the costs associated with becoming a Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association Member?
Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association members pay $500 per year to receive the supplier discounts. Note that there are no additional costs associated with Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association Membership.
Can I still order directly from my current suppliers after I join Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association?
Yes, you continue to order directly from your suppliers with your current account numbers. Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association simply ensures you receive the appropriate Member discounts.
Where can I find a list of suppliers in the Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association program?
Here is a list of Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association's program suppliers.
How will you keep me informed if prices change on items?
Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association is constantly in touch with our Members via newsletters, email, mail, and phone. Whenever a Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association supplier changes their prices, you will be informed through a pricing alert in our newsletter or via email.
Are there any rules associated with Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association Membership?
Yes, Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association Members must pay Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association program suppliers according to terms, typically net 30. Members who do not comply risk being asked to leave Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association, thereby losing all Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association supplier discounts. For this reason, Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association checks credit references before accepting all new Members.
What Makes Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association different from other group purchasing organizations?
Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association differentiates itself through these features:
- Low membership fee of $500 per year.
- Widest variety of top-quality suppliers in the uniform and textile rental, uniform sales, and promotional product industries.
- Exceptional customer service.
What additional benefits does Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association provide?
Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association suppliers offer a myriad of additional savings in the form of Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association exclusive specials, freight offers, special embroidery pricing, and more. You will also benefit from the extensive support provided by your Member Service Representative in product sourcing and problem resolution, along with opportunities to network with other companies in your industry and learn from their successes.
What support can I expect from Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association?
You can expect exceptional support from Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association, with staff Members available to assist you and a Member Services Representative who will be your key contact for program questions, product sourcing assistance, and account management.
Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association Online is just a click away, offering you instant access to our supplier database, Member database, time-limited supplier specials, classified ads, and much more!
Moreover, our printed newsletter, The Universal-UniLink Advantage, and online Enewsletter, are devoted to keeping you informed of the latest news at Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association. Other forms of communication include Member surveys, phone conversations, and the use of fax and e-mail to notify you of time-sensitive supplier specials.
What is Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association's organizational structure and its advantage?
Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association is legally structured as a corporation. Decisions to add new suppliers, remove old suppliers and make positive changes can be made quickly by Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association staff without having to wait for the annual Membership meeting. Our approach is about being responsive to Member needs and adapting easily to market changes. Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association regularly solicits and receives input from Members. Joining Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association means you gain the status of group Member and access to every program available.
Why is Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association the group purchasing organization of choice for those whose uniform business includes promotional products?
Universal-UniLink Purchasing Association has the infrastructure to support your promotional products efforts through its relationship with the industries' top promotional products suppliers as well as the Advertising Specialties Institute (ASI). Members are assured access to premium quality products at the lowest prices. Moreover, newcomers and those exploring the industry can receive special training on how to design a profitable program.