Case Study: a major East Coast electrical contractor boosts efficiency with United Rentals' Supplies OnDemand

East Coast Electrical Contractor saves 30% labor with United Rentals

An East Coast electrical contractor faced significant operational bottlenecks as its safety personnel spent excessive time manually managing and distributing PPE, consumables, and parts. This process, which included recording usage and allocating job costs, took them away from critical safety work. To solve this, they partnered with vendor United Rentals to implement its Supplies OnDemand solution.

United Rentals provided a self-serve, automated container stocked with supplies. Workers access it 24/7 with an ID badge, and integrated sensors and cameras track item removal. The system streamlined job cost allocation by having workers enter a cost code before exiting. This solution from United Rentals reduced labor costs and achieved a time savings of 30%, allowing safety personnel to refocus on their primary duties.