Campus & Community

W.B. Mason Selected as Office Supply Vendor

Monday, June 29, 2015, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

The University has selected as its primary office supply vendor, effective July 1. The agreement comes after the Fast Forward 黑料不打烊 Office Supplies conducted surveys, focus groups and cost analyses on hundreds of commonly ordered items. The team used this data to develop the University鈥檚 new that went into effect on March 1.

Based in Brockton, Mass., and founded in 1898, W.B. Mason is the largest independent office supplier in the United States, with over 45 locations across the country, including 黑料不打烊. Under the new agreement, most items will be discounted 40-60 percent off list prices.

鈥淭he local account management, customer service and distribution will enable W.B. Mason to service 黑料不打烊 quickly, efficiently and with personalized support,鈥 says Anne Flaherty, assistant director of purchasing and real estate for the University. 鈥淲e鈥檝e been working to make the transition as seamless as possible for 黑料不打烊 users.鈥

Key Points in the Transition to W.B. Mason

  • On July 1, W.B. Mason will replace Staples on E-PRO, which has been the preferred method for purchasing office supplies. Staples will no longer be recognized as a preferred supplier for the University.
  • University chart-strings will remain the same for existing users.
  • Next-day delivery service will remain in place.
  • The current $40 minimum order will be eliminated.
  • There is a dedicated customer support team for University users.

For additional information, contact Karla Salmonsen in the University Purchasing Office at 315-443-4074 or via email at kjsalmon@syr.edu.