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In today’s competitive business environment, companies are constantly fighting to find a balance between keeping their overhead costs as low as possible while also maintaining a high level of efficiency. Your ability to successfully find that balance should include your approach to purchasing and managing office supplies.
Office supplies are the essential items every business needs to function. From paper and pens to staplers and folders, these products are the backbone of every office. Buying wholesale office supplies in bulk is an effective way to save money and ensure your team has the tools they need to perform their daily tasks. That said, buying bulk isn’t without downsides. Not all supplies are created equal, and it’s essential to understand which products it makes sense to buy in bulk and how buying supplies wholesale can save your company money.
Let’s take a closer look at how to leverage the power of buying bulk for your organization.
Which products should you be buying in bulk? Your answer really depends upon your business; what makes sense for you might not make sense for someone else. Hints that bulk buying might be the answer include the following:
With those guidelines in mind, here are several categories of business products many companies commonly buy in bulk.
Paper products include items such as printer paper, envelopes, notepads, and sticky notes. Paper products remain the most commonly used office supplies, even for paperless offices, and they are usually consumed quickly. Purchasing these products in bulk ensures you never run out of paper and allows you to save money and avoid frequent reordering.
Pens, pencils, and markers are also essential office supplies that are generally consumed quickly and are easy to keep on hand.
Printers and copiers are a necessary part of every office, and printer and toner cartridges are fundamental to keeping them running. Purchasing printer cartridges in bulk can save a lot of money and ensure your printer is always fully stocked. Printer cartridges are expensive and have a limited useful life, though, so it’s important to know your consumption patterns before buying a boatload of cartridges that will expire before they’re used.
Keeping your office clean and tidy is essential for maintaining a productive, healthy, happy work environment. Everyone, from employees to clients, feels better in a clean office. Cleaning supplies such as paper towels, disinfectant wipes, and trash bags can easily be bought in bulk to save money and ensure that you always have a clean office.
Keeping your break room stocked keeps your team happy; the day you run out of coffee or creamer will be a dark day for everyone. Avoid the unspeakable by keeping plenty of supplies on hand.
Know your essentials. What items does your office require to keep it running? Do you need PPE, promotional items, or post-it notes? Take a close look at your consumption and purchase patterns to identify additional supplies to buy in bulk. If you’re not sure, your Indoff partner can help assess your needs and identify places where bulk ordering is the way to go.
When it comes to purchasing office supplies, buying in bulk is by far the most cost-effective option. Here are just a few of the ways buying bulk supplies wholesale will save your company money:
Here are some essential tips to ensure that you get the most value for your money when buying in bulk and how Indoff can help.
Make sure that you have a clear understanding of your office supply needs. Make a list of the items you need, and estimate the quantity that you will use within a specific period. This will help you avoid overstocking or understocking. Your Indoff partner has tools to help you analyze and assess your needs.
Take advantage of promotions, deals, and bulk discounts offered by wholesalers. There’s no need to spend hours comparison shopping; your Indoff account manager is always on the lookout for savings and efficiencies to pass along.
Again, Indoff is the answer. From the kitchen to the cleaning closet and the copy room to the C Suite, Indoff is the only business products distributor you need. With Indoff by your side, you have online access to a comprehensive selection of office supplies, a pricing plan tailored to your specific needs, delivery options that conform to your schedule, and an account manager that’s always watching out for you. If you need it, we can help you get it. One stop at Indoff, and you’re done.
It’s time to start saving money on the supplies you need to run your office. Find a local Indoff representative today.
Courtney joined Indoff in 2010. She brings years of experience in project management and tech solutions and is responsible for supporting our Partners’ sales efforts.
Phone: (314) 997-1122 ext. 1291
courtney.brazell@indoff.com
Josh joined Indoff in 2013 as part of the acquisition of Allied Appliance, a nationwide appliance distributor. He is responsible for the day-to-day management of our appliance division that is comprised of Allied Appliance and Absocold, a manufacturer of refrigerators and microwaves that Indoff acquired in 2017.
Phone: (314) 997-1122 ext. 1107
josh.long@indoff.com
Jim joined Indoff in 1988 after spending 5 years at Ernst & Young, where he specialized in audit and accounting for privately-held businesses. Jim is responsible for the day-to-day management of Indoff.
Phone: (314) 997-1122 ext. 1203
jim.malkus@indoff.com
John’s background includes the start up and acquisition of several successful business ventures, and he provides strategic planning and overall corporate governance.
Phone: (314) 997-1122 ext. 1201
john.ross@indoff.com