Some people say they have a scheme where they bring up Mexicans on 'training' visa and have them do cheap labor, rather than paying Americans a living wage. Shady folk.
Learned of their craziness during the last admin. Explained the preachy editorial in every catalog. They’re self-righteous tyrants towards their employees.
Heard about this family! They violate employment/immigration laws. They pick up the laborers in Mexico, drive them across the border and put them local 🏨(can’t leave) They don’t pay Them. They pay the co. they get them from, so they only get Mexico’s wages. Basically- slave labor.
Criminals.
Dammit Texas Pete, I mean Paul, that's where I get those great metal shelves for the shop and garage, but thanks for letting us know. Scratch another vendor off the list.
They offered me a job interview back in 2018 (unsolicited by me) but as I do with all companies I'd work for, did a deep dive and responded NO, I do not work for people who are pro-rapist, anti-women, anti-children based on who they politically support.
Unfortunately there is no other company that comes close to a) having all they sell b) have the same b2b focus Uline has. Also they give you a free Yeti or a little post it pallet if you order enough stuff.
My fulfillment company bought everything from them. Then they sought bids and got WAY better deals elsewhere. They have awesome freebies w/orders, but it drives up prices. I'd suggest you say you heard they're expensive and have them go to RFQ. Keep convo price-centered. Good luck!
I would do the work in advance. Find a replacement then present your case to the procurement team. You may find a better arrangement that saves the company money.
You should be able to find a local company. Depends where you are and the state of course. I used to buy from them until I found a local supplier for boxes and they have saved us so much money as Uline screws you over on shipping.
If they purchase a lot from them, they probably have a special discount on contract. Do some research to find a viable alternative, then ask for a meeting with your boss.
Their headquarters is across the street from my work. No one likes them. She flies over in her helicopter and complains to the village is our grass is not green enough. 🙄 They own most of a small town in Northern WI too. They are the worst. And women have to wear skirts if they work in the offices.
Here’s a problem. Uline has supplies needed for shipping! My biz relies on this and we’ve tried to find other suppliers but there isn’t any that have what we need. We hate having to use them but also have a business to run. Plz share other suppliers that service shippers of various items.
Same issue but mine is steel drums. Not sure what you need but I searched…
Who is the biggest competitor to Uline?
The top Uline competitors are.
Grainger.
Global Industrial.
Fastenal.
MSC Industrial Direct.
Staples.
Office Depot/OfficeMax (Business Solutions Division)
Yes, we’ve researched all of these. Global industrial comes closest but unfortunately just not enough. We have a wide variety of items but not huge quantities. Uline sells small quantities in different sizes, boxes, tubes, packaging, etc. huge opportunity for another company
I get their very large and probably costly catalog every month and it goes straight in the garbage. Ha d no idea about the politics. The stuff is overpriced.
We own a business and regularly get their catalogs. The problem I have is that they do not put in an order form. I would like to take one of their order forms and write on it that I don’t buy from anyone who backs a rapist, thief, conman and convicted felon.
Wonder how these business people gonna feel when Americans can only afford necessities and nothing more..no more new cars clothing houses tvs you name it ...just do it now and give them a taste of what's to come
They make lovely glossy page catalogs, about an inch and a half thick. The pages make for wonderful Toner Transfer media if you are doing things like making circuit boards or other things. I suppose they might make for OK TP for the outhouse, but I'd think the glossy nature wouldn't make that great.
We get the catalog here in Nova Scotia. Business supplies, boxes, packing supplies plus lots of other stuff. Gets thrown out (recycled) everytime. Addressed to someone who lived at our address 20+ years ago
Oh the frigging catalogues. I used to receive one for every human who has worked in my office space EVER. The cancellation process is flawed and extensive. The catalogs are huge and the mailman hates me.
Shit, I was hoping they were better than ordering from Amazon! If anyone knows of a good place to order small tins please let me know, I run a small business and need a new source.
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I just switched to EcoEnclose. I am waiting on my first order from them. Excellent customer service and ai think it is women owned. Our small Etsy Store uses about 50-75 boxes (various sizes a month) plus mailers and this place looks amazing!
I sell a lot of second hand stuff online and have been avoiding Uline for years now since I learned they were maga donors. Do you know of a bluer alternative though? Particularly for smaller boxes. TIA.
They look like your standard comic book white villainous couple. Makes sense why their hiring policies are so arduous, they want 3 character references, 3 professional references, a printed and a digitally filled out copy of your resume, and pretty much everything but your first born. Magat vetting?
I think their business relies on turnover, and obviously not connecting uline to Trump, that will be harder the more messy things get and more Trump voters want to punish wealthy people who give Trump critical support.
I had to order some parts I could only find available on Uline. Horribly overpriced on almost ALL of their items.
I now receive their unsolicited catalogs that immediately get tossed into the recycle bins.
I was waiting for someone to point this out who had a bigger following. Uline needs to be the new Tesla of public protests. They are Christofascists and they are one of the top Oligarchs in this country
Almost opened an account last week. Luckily, this administration has taught me to heavily research any entity before giving them my money. I don’t want to even indirectly contribute to propping up the bros.
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Criminals.
Will look elsewhere!
Who is the biggest competitor to Uline?
The top Uline competitors are.
Grainger.
Global Industrial.
Fastenal.
MSC Industrial Direct.
Staples.
Office Depot/OfficeMax (Business Solutions Division)
It goes straight to the recycling bin.
You're probably not aware of how much your business, or maybe just you, order stuff from Uline. Take action and put an end to it!
I have bought product from this co. in the past. Never again!!
But they do retail sales too.
Too bad that catalog I have lying around makes for horrid TP.
You get a couple of months until they make up a new address to annoy you at.
I now receive their unsolicited catalogs that immediately get tossed into the recycle bins.