Supply Chain Impact

DISTRIBUTOR MITIGATION

Whether your focus is print, promotional products, office supplies or design services, there are a few things that you can do now to minimize the impact of this market volatility and forthcoming price increases. Start today.

AREAS OF VOLATILITY Give your customers a heads up! ⚠ Custom and specialty stocks are amazing, but supply is typically less predictable ✅ Try house stocks ⚠ Lamination materials come and go - order early if you’re looking for this finish ✅ Try washable stocks ⚠ We love foils and high-end finishes, but they take longer in production ✅ Switch to enhanced finishes ⚠ Metal and ebond materials for outdoor signage are having sporadic shortages ✅ Try vinyl and plastics ⚠ Dies are taking a week to produce vs. one day ✅ Build in extra time for orders requiring dies

TO YOUR CUSTOMERS Share market drivers and how they are going to cause price increases and potential delays. Set clear expectations and offer alternatives.

COST SAVINGS Communicate recommendations for cost- saving measures to your customers and within your organization. Pre-planning is essential.

IMPLEMENT RETAIL PRICING Across your website, price sheets, and menus of services, begin implementing retail price updates early to absorb cost increases.

COSTING UPDATES Plan ahead for manufacturing and cost increases to activate in 2022.

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