The Office Manager’s Guide to Simplifying Supply Purchasing
How Bay Area businesses save time and money by consolidating vendors
Page 1: The Problem
Managing office supplies, cleaning products, breakroom essentials, and furniture often means juggling multiple vendors.
That creates:
-
Too many invoices to track.
-
Wasted staff time managing orders.
-
Higher costs from missed discounts.
-
Inconsistent service and delivery issues.
According to industry research, the average workplace partners with 7 or more supply vendors. That adds unnecessary complexity to a job that should be simple.
Page 2: The Solution
Consolidating your supply vendors helps you:
-
Save Time – fewer POs, fewer logins, one point of contact.
-
Save Money – consolidated purchasing power and fewer duplicate expenses.
-
Reduce Headaches – simplified invoicing, consistent deliveries, and local support.
Blaisdell’s has been helping Bay Area businesses streamline purchasing for over 75 years — proving that one vendor can do it all.
Page 3: Checklist — Is It Time to Consolidate?
Answer these questions:
-
Do you spend more than 1 hour per week managing supply orders?
-
Do you currently work with 3 or more vendors for supplies?
-
Are your invoices spread across multiple suppliers?
-
Have you experienced shortages or late deliveries?
-
Are you missing out on discounts because orders are split?
If you answered “yes” to two or more, it’s time to simplify.
Page 4: Success Story
Case Example: Local High School
One Bay Area school partnered with Blaisdell’s to consolidate their vendors. They reduced from five suppliers down to one — and the results were immediate:
-
20% savings on supply costs.
-
Ordering time cut in half.
-
Consistent, reliable deliveries every week.
Now, instead of managing multiple accounts, the staff can focus on what matters most: supporting students.
Page 5: Next Steps
Simplifying your supply purchasing starts with a conversation.
Blaisdell’s offers:
- Free supply consultations.
- Price match your favorite products.
- A single vendor for office, janitorial, breakroom, furniture and more.
- Personalized, local service you can count on.
Ready to save time and money? Schedule your free consultation with Blaisdell’s today.