[Decision guide]
What this article will help you decide
procurement, finance, office manager and project manager
compare proposals of the same composition and protect the budget from missed work
do not compare the totals until the packaging, logistics, installation, warranty and replacement conditions match
How are the four delivery models different?
The manufacturer controls the design and finishing of its own furniture, but does not always cover the chairs, acoustics and soft areas. The store is convenient for a retail position from a warehouse. The dealer knows the specific brand and its range. The integrator assembles a solution from several categories and associates it with a layout.
No model is automatically better. Risk arises when the seller promises integrator functions but does not manage the design drawings, installation, and dependencies.
- one table or chair - a store or dealer;
- serial batch - dealer, manufacturer or integrator;
- individual product - manufacturer with working documentation;
- full office - integrator with a single schedule.
Who is responsible for the result, and not just for the product?
In a complex project, it is necessary to distribute responsibility for measurements, plans, selection of analogues, electrical, delivery, assembly and defects. If each contractor is only responsible for the boxes, the inconsistencies remain with the customer.
Fix a single project manager, approval points and the procedure for changing the specification. The plan, visualization and commercial proposal must be updated synchronously.
How to compare offers of different formats?
Separate the price of goods and services: design, samples, storage, delivery, lifting, installation and warranty service. The lowest furniture price may no longer be low after adding work and managing multiple contractors.
Check real projects of comparable scale, model documents, financial conditions and acceptance procedures. A well-known brand does not replace high-quality organization of the facility.
- completeness of specification;
- calendar schedule;
- liability for analogues;
- installation and elimination of defects;
- service availability.
How does the PoMo Union Office work?
PoMo acts as an integrator: it helps to plan the space, select furniture of different categories, create specifications and organize delivery and installation. IN portfolio corporate projects from various industries are presented.
To assess the format of cooperation, a plan, number of employees, city and launch date are enough. The team will outline the scope of work and limitations prior to the commercial proposal.
Sources and useful materials
- Design and equipment of PoMo offices
- Implemented projects PoMo Union Office
- Office furniture catalog PoMo Union Office
Frequently asked questions
Is it always cheaper from the manufacturer?
Not necessarily: compare the same equipment, logistics, installation, timing and service.
When is a store enough?
When you need one or more standard positions and you check the dimensions and installation yourself.
What does an integrator do?
Links planning, multiple categories of furniture, specification, supply, installation and responsibility.
Is it possible to combine several brands?
Yes, if they are agreed upon in terms of functions, sizes, finishes and timing.
How to check the supplier's experience?
Request real projects of comparable scale, actual photographs, scope of work and service contacts.
A low-commitment first step
Get a like-for-like specification and estimate
Send the floor plan, number of jobs, city, launch date and budget guideline. During working hours, the team will clarify the missing data and prepare a line-by-line specification with clear assumptions and individual options.
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You share the project details floor plan, number of workplaces, city, launch date and budget guideline.
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We review the brief We clarify the restrictions, availability and scope of work.
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You receive a clear next step line-by-line specification with clear assumptions and individual options.