Inventory Control, Using Less, and Reducing Waste
- contact: Brianne McDonald - Nebraska Business Development Center
- email: bcmcdonald@unomaha.edu
Don’t be so quick to get rid of the office supplies you already have. Stop and think before you make your purchase – “Do I really need this?" Buying only what you need is especially important for specialty items and perishables.
Know your inventory and take stock of what you already have. The average office worker uses 10,000 sheets of copy paper per year, reducing this amount by making smart printing choices can help your office save time and money! Check out The Future of Paper HD video by the Environmental Paper Network. More advantages for using less:
- Saves space taken up by bulky file cabinets and get rid of duplicate or needless items – recycle or reuse them!
- Electronic documents are easier and faster to retrieve – switch to electronic files and create online folders for important documents
- Avoids the high cost of postage and the cost of purchasing more
Read past Environmental Purchasing messages on the CBA Green Team webpage and share these advantages with your department. Start a habit today by making smart purchasing choices and using less.