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Read Highbar Trading Co. news and articles on business supplies, procurement, and facility products.
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Why Reconsider a Proprietary Dispenser System?
A proprietary dispenser program deserves another look when refill costs rise, performance disappoints, or the building's needs change. The useful question is whether the system ...
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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 ...
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Buy Your Own Cleaning Supplies or Let Your Cleaning Company Supply Them?
Buy your own supplies when control over the product list and item-level spending is worth the ordering and inventory work. Let your cleaning company supply them when keeping those ...
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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 ...
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How Can Procurement Be Improved?Standardized Procurement
Introduction Procurement is a critical aspect of supply chain management. It helps organizations acquire the right products, at the right prices and in the right quantities. It’s ...
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5 ways your supply partner can be an extension of your organizationBusiness
Introduction Supply chain management is one of the most critical aspects of any business. As a supply partner, it’s important to consider how you can help your clients reduce ...
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5 Products to Keep Employees safe in the Office during Flu/Covid SeasonBusiness
Introduction Flu season is here, and you know what that means: employees will be staying home sick with the flu or some other virus for days on end. The question is: how do you ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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