The consumption of office paper has increased in the last years although there have been companies and scientists who affirm that a paperless office is possible – especially when we look at the internet and the multitude computer systems and software solutions for storing and processing data. A paperless office means that paper is absent in a company’s office equipment. For a paperless office, elaborated office solutions ensure that data are stored, processed and transferred electronically via office automation technology and computers, for example in mailing, billing, bookkeeping or in calendars.

 

Although the internet and office products such as computers and automation technology could not be successful in implementing a paperless office, the internet was a major influence for a new way of handling office stationery supplies. More and more office suppliers, amongst others paper suppliers and office furniture manufacturers, have made their product portfolio accessible online. The internet shops of most office stationery suppliers contain approximately 30,000 different office products from international manufacturers such as paper folding and cutting machines, office folders and office shredders. Internet wholesalers and retailers of office supply items have also started to include school supplies in their portfolios. School articles contain, for example, pupils' calendars, various writing and drawing utensils, blocks and folder, but also school bags and cases, exercise books or plastic covers for school books.

 

Especially the paper office supplies sector has special characteristics. Paper products in offices are of daily use, for example copy paper, document paper or printer paper. We use paper, also specialty paper, for printing letters and bills, for photos and posters, but also for packaging and mail. Therefore, paper is used up regularly or can mostly only be used once. Paper supplies can become a remarkable cost factor for a company. In the B2B sector, bulk purchasing paper at a paper wholesale company or an office supply internet shop is a cost-effective alternative to regular ordering. Office supply websites for the B2B market are very good sources for office products and business automation technologies in general. The websites offer in a clearly arranged way their extensive portfolios. Online office suppliers have a comprehensive selection, for example office supplies for paper products, and competitive prices. A good online office supplier also provides excellent service for its users. This may include good availability via telephone, service during the ordering process and after sales, next day delivery, international shipment and delivery to any location.