02/02/2021
Stationery management: 6 tips for success
All business inventory needs managing, and branded stationery is no exception. By keeping track of what you have, how much you have and how you use it, you can reduce costs, materials uses and, with that, your environmental impact. Here are our six top stationery management tips.
1. Do a stock check
The first step in successful stationery management is doing a thorough inventory check. First, make a list of each type of item, for example, notepads, pens, letterheads, and work out how much you have of each.
Next, ask people what kind of items they currently use and how much they approximately go through in, for example, a quarter. You should also check your calendar to see if you have any events or meetings where you're planning to hand out items as promo material. This can help you make a more accurate quantity estimate and you'll be less likely to over- or under-order.
2. Go for quality over quantity
Maintaining a handle on your expenses and conscious consumption are two of the main reasons for improving your stationery management. The quality of your branded stationery can directly impact your brand perception, so consider opting for higher quality items that also have a longer shelf-life. This can reduce stationery costs in the long-run.
3. Share the rules
It can be worthwhile creating some general stationery guidelines and share them with your team. For example, make people aware that particular branded stationery items should only be used externally for customer communications and not for internal or personal use. You can also use these guidelines to encourage more conscious paper consumption habits.
