Weighed-down organisations can crumble under the amount of money tied up in non-core, non-critical, easily-sourced inventory holdings.

Floor space leasing costs are on the increase, and the efficient use of available space is becoming more important to the bottom line.

So make sure that the bargain you’re offered is really a good deal.  A supplier may offer you a special price on a three pallets of product, and it might look like a very good price on paper. But once you’ve bought three pallets of product, you have to store it somewhere, and that can cost a fortune.   Plus you’re paying interest on that stock, instead of investing your dollars in something that will grow your business.

Why tie up valuable floor space holding stock that can be delivered ‘just-in-time’?

Instead, why not rely on specialists to outsource your non-core products, and utilise their distribution and warehousing capabilities? By leveraging off companies with a strong track record in supplying quickly and easily, you can save money by efficient use of floor space and by liberating your cash flow.

You need to find a supplier who can offer you good prices, and deliver what you need when you need it.  By using past invoices and orders to track purchases, you’ll know roughly how much you use of a certain product over the course of year. Partner with a supplier that offers pricing calculated on estimated volume for the year and who will let you buy it, as you need it.

Why not talk to Corporate Express about your bulk purchasing needs?