With fresh budgets in play, plans made and targets set, the start of a new year is always the ideal time for organisations to take stock and review their preferred supplier list to make sure they’re ready for the challenges ahead.
And whether it’s pricing, equipment performance or even updating your current SLAs, here’s what you should think about – and how you could maximise your return on investment with JLA throughout the year ahead.
Why it’s worth reviewing your contracts now
As the month of resolutions, January gives us a great moment to pause and look at what went well in the previous 12 months, and if any improvements could be made. This might be as simple as checking in to make sure any existing contracts are working hard for you, thinking about whether you’re making the most of your available benefits, or having a chat with your account manager to see if there are any obvious gaps.
On the other hand, it could mean asking some tricky but worthwhile questions about the way things went in 2025. Did your suppliers act quickly if anything went wrong? Were any breakdowns fixed first time? Can you happily say you trust your equipment to deliver during your busiest times?
If you can answer yes to all of these, great. But if there were things you’ve felt disappointed in, it’s probably worth acting on.
The new year is often when new opportunities appear too. This might mean asking about updated models, smart new tools, or even investing in more energy-efficient technologies that will benefit your organisation in the short- and long-term. By doing any of these now, you’ll hopefully get access to better solutions that reduce your running costs and improve reliability, and set you up for a stronger year.
Why organisations trust JLA
When organisations reassess their suppliers, they might well be looking at their bottom line first. But they’re also looking for suppliers they can trust to deliver, consistently.
JLA has spent more than 50 years earning the trust of organisations across multiple sectors including healthcare, FM, education and housing, nationwide. In fact, as one of the UK’s leading names in commercial equipment, we now support more than 22,000 organisations with solutions in laundry equipment, catering, infection control, HVAC, fire safety and detergents all under one roof. It’s expertise backed by a team of in-house chemists, and supported by a network of 450 engineers, whose local presence allows us to respond quickly, right around the clock.
Partnering with JLA means having one trusted supplier for all of your critical equipment needs, along with expertise in end-to-end solutions from design, installation to maintenance. Instead of you managing the headaches and admin hassle of dealing with multiple suppliers, contracts and call centres, we’ll take care of everything through one point of contact, and one team that understands the challenges you face every day.
Improving your supply chain sustainability
JLA is a company that’s fully committed to sustainability. Our strategy is to grow while prioritising the care of our people, our customers, the planet, and the communities in which we live and work. This means reducing emissions across our operations while helping customers make their own progress – and is why we’re now closer than ever to sourcing 100% of our electricity from renewable sources.
Innovation is a big part of this drive: we continue to develop and roll out greener technology including air-source heat pumps, hydrogen-ready boilers, and live emissions tracking through our myJLA customer portal and JLA Connect. Then there’s our cool-wash OTEX ozone disinfection system and energy-saving SMART washers, dryers and Energy Star-rated catering equipment, which are all designed to cut waste and running costs without affecting performance.
We’re also home to an Energy Smart Hub, which combines practical tips, data-driven insight and actionable advice to help customers tackle rising energy costs and stay energy smart.
These attributes and more make us an ideal partner in driving down your Scope 3 emissions, which span your entire supply chain and could account for up to 90% of your carbon footprint. Explore our recent sustainability report to see the strides we’ve been making as we target net zero by 2040.
Total Care for your equipment
Our market-leading position is underpinned by Total Care: a unique, all-inclusive package that offers state-of-the-art equipment with no upfront cost, backed by 24/7 service and breakdown cover, for a simple – and predictable – monthly payment that makes budgeting easier.
However, we also recognise the need for flexibility, which is why we offer tailored solutions such as a range of service contracts that can meet the demands of different industries, sites and pressures.
To discuss how we can help your organisation run more efficiently in 2026 and beyond, please contact our experts today.
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