1. Data based on a study examining the University of Michigan’s purchasing of office products from a single supplier. Go Green, The Benefits of Consolidated Ordering Save Green:

2. Problem #1: Rising diesel and gasoline costs result in fuel surcharges to the customer. Frequent deliveries impact the environment through CO2 air pollution. Problem #2: Go Green, Save Green: The Benefits of Consolidated Ordering

3. The Solution: to Mondays, Limit deliveries Tuesdays, and Fridays.Thursdays, Go Green, Save Green: The Benefits of Consolidated Ordering

4. The Benefits: $139,744 in fuel surcharge avoidance annually. Go Green, Save Green: The Benefits of Consolidated Ordering 26 tons of reduced CO2 air pollution annually. 2,327 gallons of saved diesel fuel annually. 23,775 miles of saved delivery miles annually.

5. Problem #3: result in wasteful use of shipping materials. may result in damage to products during transit. Problem #4: Go Green, Save Green: The Benefits of Consolidated Ordering Frequent,smaller deliveries Shipping materials capacity not filled to

6. The Solution: frequent small orders. Go Green, Save Green: The Benefits of Consolidated Ordering Place fewer large orders instead of

7. The Benefits: 7.7 tons of saved corrugated packaging annually. Go Green, Save Green: The Benefits of Consolidated Ordering 22,806 fewer orders annually. 11,517 fewer shipping cartons used annually. *Estimated figures based on one $50 order vs. five $10 orders. 3,171 gallons of saved diesel fuel annually.

8. Conclusion Consolidated ordering American Office Products Distributors, Inc. 1652 E. Main Street, Suite 220 St. Charles, IL 60174 630.761.0600 www.aopd.com Go Green, Save Green: The Benefits of Consolidated Ordering makes