Seasonal Sourcing Guide

Seasonal Sourcing Guide

SEASONAL SOURCING GUIDE

COLD WEATHER SAFETY AND PROTECTION

Ice Melt

Winter is Coming!!! Be winter ready and create clear paths!!!
Single Bag and Pallet options for purchasing Ice Melt from STAPLES US and CANADA.
Shop through your STAPLES punchout on Coupa.
Questions? Reach out to your rep.
  1. US Locations - use this link for ice melt options to  Keep Safe this Winter,  or see attachment.  Order via the Staples punchout.  Questions? Reach out to Jaime Largaespada, Customer Success Consultant,  Jaime.Largaespada@Staples.com or 813-379-3536
  2. Canada Locations - use this link for the Ice Melter Early Buy program, or see attachment. SAVE 30% when you purchase before November 30th.   Questions? Reach out to Andrea  Mannerow, andrea.mannerow@staples.com.
          

Tire Chains

Don't lose traction during the winter months.  See NFI's Tire Chain Policy, including how to request Tire Chains.
  1. Click this link for the NFI Tire Chain Policy, or see the attachment
      

Fuel Additives

The following products are available to order via the Innospec Coupa catalog.
Go to the Coupa Homepage, click on Catalog dropdown menu in the upper right corner and select "Innospec".
RED ALERT eh1 in 32 oz bottle @ 21.36 lbs. net/case --- $115.00/Case, PPA Terms
Red Alert is an emergency diesel fuel treatment designed to get stalled or sluggish engines running reliable again.
It is formulated to quickly dissolve wax and ice blockages throughout the fuel system.  Product dat sheet attached.


WINTERFLOW in 32 oz Bottle @ 22.47 lbs. net/case --- $135.00/Case, PPA Terms
WINTERFLOW is a cold flow improver for use in all middle distillate fuels and fuel blends. It functions as a wax modifier to improve the low       temperature operability of diesel fuel. Product data sheet attached.
         

EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION/GIFTS

Holiday Gift Ideas

Check out Total Sales & Marketing's Holiday Gift Flyer, by clicking this link or see attached to this article, for gift ideas for your team and customers.
Don't wait, it's never too early to get your holiday shopping done.
        

Turkey Vouchers

NFI has a companywide program with Array Enterprises for Butterball gift checks.
These checks are good for any Butterball  items, and are accepted at most major grocery stores nationwide. 
  1. The checks have no expiration dates.
  2. These make a great employee appreciation gift and are not subject to tax implications.
  3. Use this link for instructions on how to order Butterball Turkey Vouchers
      

    


BREAKROOM SUPPLIES

  1. Keurig Seasonal Flavors 

      Use this link for Keurig hot beverage options: Discover Fall Flavors from STAPLES  (or see attachment)

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