You are to assume the role of a small business owner. You own Sticker Mania, an online company that sells unique stickers for both business and personal use. A new employee has asked you about the importance of your supplies and purchasing methods.
Sticker Mania sells unique stickers and custom designed stickers for both professional and personal use. Customers can choose from pre-designed stickers or have the option to upload images and create personalized stickers. Sticker Mania has been in business for one year and is doing quite well.
You have hired an employee to help you monitor customer orders and maintain the office structure. One large task you have given the employee is to help with the reordering of the specialty papers and inks needed for printing.
The new employee has asked why maintaining the business’s inventory of specialty papers and inks is important. The employee wants to know why the supplies need to be purchased from the same supplier and not at the local big box retailer. You must also explain to the new employee the consequences of running out of supplies and the impact it has on production.
