Accurate forecasting reduces emergency purchases and excess slow-moving sizes. Start with how gloves are actually used rather than last year’s order quantity.
Use a simple consumption formula
Multiply workers per shift by gloves used per worker, shifts per day and operating days per month. Because each pair uses two gloves, confirm whether your team records individual gloves or pairs before comparing the result with 100-glove boxes.
Convert gloves to boxes and cartons
Divide monthly gloves by 100 for boxes, then divide by 10 for standard 1,000-glove cartons. Round up so the order can be split into whole packs.
Add a controlled buffer
Add stock for new starters, spills, unplanned jobs, delayed deliveries and unusual site demand. Review the buffer after two or three order cycles instead of allowing it to grow without evidence.
Forecast each size separately
A total carton forecast is not enough. Record consumption by size so fast-moving Large or Extra Large stock does not hide unused boxes in other sizes. Multi-site operations should review each location before consolidating the next order.