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Procurement Matters: The Economic Impact Of Local Suppliers

Incorporating the enhanced economic activity driven by Wist’s heavily local supply chain provides a complete and accurate accounting of the local recirculation of money by the two firms: Of total revenue at Wist, 33.4% remains in the local economy. Of total revenue at Office Max Contract, only 11.6% remains.

Percentage of Revenue Recirculated Locally

SOURCE: Civic Economics, Wist Office Products financial survey, Office Max Annual Reports 2005, 2006

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