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  • Ordering Floor Pads by Color Is Not Enough

    Order floor pads by the job, the floor and finish, the machine, the required dimensions and the exact approved product. Color can help identify a pad within a product line, but it ...

  • Next-Day Delivery Is the New Same-Day Delivery.

    In conversations with potential customers, we’re hearing about two- and three-day waits that have become part of their normal supply routine. It’s something we’re noticing at ...

  • Before You Ask for Supply Pricing, Know What You Use.

    One of the most common mistakes I see is a buyer asking a supplier to send over a list of supplies and prices before looking at the products and quantities the business actually ...

  • Office Supply Disruptions: How Highbar Is Staying Ahead

    Essendant's announced plans to close its business are a reason to look closely at where office supplies come from. Highbar is buying more directly and stocking more inventory in ...

  • Paper Towels on the Janitor’s Cart? Look Closer.

    When hand-drying towels become the default for cleaning counters, wiping fixtures and picking up spills, it's worth asking whether the crew has the right material for the job. A ...

  • Going Through Paper Towels Too Fast?

    If you're ordering paper towels more often, start by checking whether you're buying the same amount of paper. Then check what actually left your inventory and how the towel is ...

  • The USA is on pace for having the most products recalled since 2018Business

    Introduction In the first three months of 2019, U.S. manufacturers have already recalled more products than they did in all of 2018, according to an analysis by consulting firm ...

  • Is it time for a punchout site?Standardized Procurement

    Introduction As a buyer, you probably already know what a punchout site is. The term refers to an electronic store that allows you to create a shopping cart of items through your ...

  • How to sell your boss on a better office chairOffice Chairs

    Introduction If you work in an office, chances are good that you spend a lot of time sitting down. To be fair, we all spend a lot of time sitting down — but when it’s your job to ...

  • 2 ways to check the quality of nitrile glovesBusiness

    Introduction If you’re looking for the best nitrile gloves, then you need to know that there is more than one way to check their quality. In fact, there are two main tests that ...

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