The "yeses" include:

u  Monitor account/purchases/usage

u  Monthly review

u  Shop Internet prices

u  Stopped shopping at local store when possible

u  Manager approval on purchase orders

u  Reduce quantities on hand

u  Buying as a group or in bulk

u  Tighter scrutiny on "needs' vs. 'wants'

u  Negotiating better discounts

u  Buying from different vendors on
discounted items

u  Leased new copy machines that are multi-function machines so we can get rid of all the fax machines to reduce toner costs

Source: DealersEdge Office Supply Survey, May 2006