An open letter to the Business Supplies Industry

Together, we are facing a truly unprecedented situation. The global coronavirus pandemic is affecting all of our families, our businesses, our communities, and our way of life.

Even as we deal with this pandemic, our combined workforces remain focused on your success. While all our businesses are in uncharted territory, it is vital that we work together, as one industry, to navigate these unusual times.

On that note, we urge all members in the supply chain, from office products dealers, through buying groups, wholesalers and other distributors along with manufacturers who procure products, to please pay your accounts on time and in full. Simply put, we all need each other's support and cooperation to ensure that liquidity in the channel does not evaporate in the short term, as none of us can support non-payment of accounts.

We have amazing teams across our businesses that are working far above and beyond the norm at this time. This moment reminds us that we're all connected like never before. We're called upon to be the best version of ourselves and to act with patience, understanding and compassion.

Yours

The Manufacturers of the Business Supplies Industry