Centralizing Office Space

Staplers and rolls of tape always seem to disappear in the majority of office environments. By centralizing office supplies, a business can save a tremendous amount of money. The most effective way to do so is to centralize all of the office supplies and then give out the supplies to employees on a need-to-use basis.

1. Utilize a lockable storage room. First determine if there will be enough room to store all of the excess office supplies. Utilize space efficiently by stacking boxes and using a shelving system for smaller items such as pens, markers, clips, etc.
2. Label. Using labels to distinguish specific areas designated for each set of items is vital in keeping the room organized.
3. Designate employees. No more than two people should have access to the storage room. Choose the two employees wisely as they should have opposite shifts.
4. Notify employees. Notify employees both in paper and via email of the new policies regarding office supplies and how to acquire office supplies if the need to.