WJS Associates, LLC

Your missing Link in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Management
End to End Strategic Sourcing
Cost Optimization
Business Development
Product Development and RND Service
Training
Technical Consulting

In an industrial environment, personal protection is a scientific and technical subject with lives at stake. It is highly recommended to only trust subject matter to experts in this field.

Why We Do It and What the Future Holds

Within the next 5 years 78% of distribution customers in North America want direct sourcing changing the role of branded PPE in their supply chain.
Distribution is looking for more control over their supply chain utilizing agility in selection and offering more options.
Resilience in selection is a key factor in having the correct mix of products.
Maintain profit and grow revenue by having more control over branding and product selection.

MDM 2023 Survey: “We’re planning on doing a lot more with direct sourcing/private label this year. The impact of going from 27% gross margin to 47% is astronomical. We had to put private label on hold a bit due to container costs reaching $25k but now I’m getting quotes of $2,600. Customers out there are looking for cost saving alternatives to domestic sources after nothing but price increases for 2 years.”

Cost reduction, profit increment, improved efficiency, transparency and visibility

How and Why?

We specialize solely in PPE: our certified team has deep subject-matter expertise.

Product experience: 60+ combined years across PPE procurement, sales, branding, marketing, and safety advisory.

Trade expertise: Proficient in global trade, costing, import/export, duties, FTAs, freight, payments, and issue resolution.

North American market: In-depth knowledge of industrial distribution, end users, pricing, competition, and local networks.

Network: Trusted manufacturers and customers across North America, Asia, and Europe. Presence: Offices in the US and Canada with one dedicated contact.

VALUE PROPOSITION

Guiding Principals

We are committed to excellence and accountable to our clients.
We are professionals that strive to bring value to everything we do.
Our goal is to provide world-class support to our clients, forge long-lasting partnerships with them and grow a company with superior talent in an environment where everyone thrives.
Our team takes pride in being part of our clients’ culture, striving to make execution of their projects efficient and successful.
Our reliable and professional support is provided to our customers in ways that meet their needs and exceed their expectations.

Trust and competence are a difficult combination – you get both with us