Contract Stationers
Office supplies providers that offer a broad product line, custom pricing and a set of additional services such as automatic restocking and billing to companies of more than 75 employees.

EDI
Electronic data interchange. A type of system that allows contract stationer to automatically receive inventory reports and payments from their customers. EDI can be used for automatic restocking and invoicing.

Loss Leaders
Items priced at or below cost to attract buyers. Office supply stores often advertise name brand items to entice buyers into the store, and then place similar generic items nearby at a slightly lower price. The hope is that most buyers will substitute to similar generic product, which has higher profit margins for the store.