The Rush Fee Reality: Why Paying Extra for Packaging Deadlines Is a No-Brainer
Posted on Monday 2nd of February 2026
A packaging procurement veteran shares hard-won lessons on why delivery certainty is worth the premium, based on years of documented mistakes and budget blowouts. [...]
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Bankers Box Staples: The Real Cost of Choosing the Cheapest Storage Box
Posted on Monday 2nd of February 2026
An office administrator shares a hard-learned lesson about why the lowest price on a Bankers Box at Staples can end up costing your company more in time, frustration, and hidden expenses. [...]
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The Hidden Costs of Cheap Brochures and Business Cards (And What to Actually Look For)
Posted on Monday 2nd of February 2026
An office administrator shares hard-won lessons on why the cheapest print job often costs more in the long run, and how to vet suppliers like Ardagh Group for quality and reliability. [...]
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That Time I Learned to Pay for Certainty: A Label Ordering Story
Posted on Monday 2nd of February 2026
An office administrator shares a real-world story about a last-minute label order that taught a hard lesson about the true value of rush service and reliable suppliers. [...]
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American Greetings Login & Promo Code 2025: The One Thing I Always Check Before Ordering Cards
Posted on Thursday 29th of January 2026
After wasting hundreds on greeting card orders, I learned the hard way that the 'final price' you see online is rarely final. Here's my checklist for avoiding hidden fees and promo code pitfalls, specifically for American Greetings and similar sites. [...]
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Amcor, Berry, and Your Next Packaging Order: An Admin's FAQ
Posted on Thursday 29th of January 2026
An office administrator shares real-world answers about navigating packaging suppliers like Amcor, managing vendor changes, and avoiding common procurement pitfalls. [...]
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Bulk Order Checklist: From 3M Command Strips to Water Bottles (What I Check Before Every Purchase)
Posted on Thursday 29th of January 2026
A step-by-step checklist for B2B bulk ordering based on 6 years of procurement experience. Covers product verification, vendor comparison, and hidden cost traps for industrial supplies like 3M adhesives, promotional items, and print materials. [...]
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How a D-Day Poster Disaster Taught Me Everything About Print Quality Control
Posted on Thursday 29th of January 2026
A procurement specialist shares a $2,400 printing mistake involving D-Day commemorative posters and what it revealed about vinyl wraps, promo codes, and the true cost of cutting corners with rush printing. [...]
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Why Your Loctite Epoxy Weld Bond Failed (And What Nobody Tells You About Surface Prep)
Posted on Tuesday 27th of January 2026
A rush order specialist breaks down the hidden reasons behind epoxy bonding failures, revealing the surface preparation mistakes that cost time and money—plus the primer step most people skip. [...]
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How to Evaluate Lightning Source for Your Book Printing: A Procurement Manager's 7-Step Checklist
Posted on Tuesday 27th of January 2026
A practical step-by-step guide for publishers and authors evaluating Lightning Source's POD services, covering cost analysis, Ingram network benefits, and common procurement pitfalls based on 6 years of vendor management experience. [...]
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- 02 Feb The Rush Fee Reality: Why Paying Extra for Packaging Deadlines Is a No-Brainer
- 02 Feb Bankers Box Staples: The Real Cost of Choosing the Cheapest Storage Box
- 02 Feb The Hidden Costs of Cheap Brochures and Business Cards (And What to Actually Look For)
- 02 Feb That Time I Learned to Pay for Certainty: A Label Ordering Story
- 29 Jan American Greetings Login & Promo Code 2025: The One Thing I Always Check Before Ordering Cards
- 29 Jan Amcor, Berry, and Your Next Packaging Order: An Admin's FAQ
- 29 Jan Bulk Order Checklist: From 3M Command Strips to Water Bottles (What I Check Before Every Purchase)
- 29 Jan How a D-Day Poster Disaster Taught Me Everything About Print Quality Control
- 27 Jan Why Your Loctite Epoxy Weld Bond Failed (And What Nobody Tells You About Surface Prep)
- 27 Jan How to Evaluate Lightning Source for Your Book Printing: A Procurement Manager's 7-Step Checklist