{"id":10845,"date":"2020-05-29T12:06:26","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T17:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/blog\/?p=10845"},"modified":"2020-05-29T12:06:28","modified_gmt":"2020-05-29T17:06:28","slug":"supplier-spotlight-adjusting-quickly-to-supply-a-necessary-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/index.php\/2020\/05\/29\/supplier-spotlight-adjusting-quickly-to-supply-a-necessary-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Supplier Spotlight: Adjusting Quickly to Supply a Necessary Need"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u201cThe plus allows\nus to be nimble,\u201d said Joanne Richards, referring to Imprint Plus, a Vancouver-based\ncompany supplying name badges, signs, and beyond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the general\nmanager, Joanne has seen shifts overtime \u2013 but nothing quite like what 2020 had\nin store for the promotional products industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the COVID-19\ncrisis has swept across North America, promotional products suppliers have had\nto take drastic action, adjusting accordingly to the bleak climate that has\naffected millions of businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning how to be \u201cnimble\u201d is exactly what Imprint Plus embraced during these last few months, expanding its product line to also feature <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imprintplus.com\/social-distancing-practices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"safety products (opens in a new tab)\">safety products<\/a> such as office <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"sneeze guards (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imprintplus.com\/countertop-sneeze-shields\" target=\"_blank\">sneeze guards<\/a>, masks, and social distance badges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.10.55-PM-1024x674.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.10.55-PM-1024x674.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.10.55-PM-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.10.55-PM-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.10.55-PM.png 1722w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWithin the last\nmonth, we were able to create a whole new safety product line,\u201d explained\nJoanne. \u201cI\u2019m very excited that\nwe were able to develop these items in just four weeks. Now we know, in the\nfuture, we have the capability to turn around things quickly.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Need, New Products<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 35 years ago, Imprint Plus began its journey, starting with a mission to find the perfect balance between quality, cost, and sustainability. Now, having served 37,000 customers across 102 countries, the dedicated team that built this company has mastered the art of name badges, accommodating many industries including healthcare, golf clubs, casinos, food services, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, over the last month, Imprint Plus has changed course and begun developing in-demand products that cater to the number one concern right now \u2013 safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imprint Plus was able to act quickly and invent new safety products because of its belief in the power of tailored solutions that have helped fit the unique needs of customers all over the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"876\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/please-use-sanitizer-021696.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/please-use-sanitizer-021696.png 876w, https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/please-use-sanitizer-021696-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/please-use-sanitizer-021696-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Social distancing stickers and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imprintplus.com\/safety-signs-options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"signs (opens in a new tab)\">signs<\/a>, customized face masks, and face shields have taken over the Imprint Plus factory by storm. Innovative employees have been scrambling to come up with new ideas that can help protect the public from the pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe all are working together to ensure the safety of our\ncustomers,\u201d said Joanne, applauding\nthe 63 employees who have worked tirelessly to supply products for such a grand\ndemand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One inexpensive product that was recently launched is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imprintplus.com\/touchless-tool-options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"touchless door tool (opens in a new tab)\">touchless door tool<\/a>, which allows users to open doors and punch buttons on an elevator or keypad. It\u2019s the perfect product to market to clients who can add their logo to the safety device and hand out to customers who are worried about germy surfaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"876\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/touchless-door-tool-big-size-context-021682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/touchless-door-tool-big-size-context-021682.jpg 876w, https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/touchless-door-tool-big-size-context-021682-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/touchless-door-tool-big-size-context-021682-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another cutting-edge product that has recently been introduced to the public is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imprintplus.com\/badges\/id-membership-badges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"photo name badge (opens in a new tab)\">photo name badge<\/a>. Since many wear face masks for protection, these name badges help ease people\u2019s minds when they see photos of the smiling healthcare workers taking care of them or a restaurant employee who is serving them their meals. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1022\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.23.02-PM-1022x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.23.02-PM-1022x1024.png 1022w, https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.23.02-PM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.23.02-PM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.23.02-PM-768x769.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.23.02-PM-570x570.png 570w, https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.23.02-PM.png 1184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1022px) 100vw, 1022px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally,\nsocial distance badges and buttons can also be included with a nametag, asking\ncustomers to stay at least six feet away to provide a level of safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s products like these that show just how much Imprint Plus cares about the wellbeing of the public, who need a little reassurance that there are products out there that can provide protection from the virus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All\nAbout the Plus <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cplus\u201d in Imprint Plus means so much. From exceptional customer service to acting quickly and developing a new line of safety products, the company goes above and beyond to exceed client expectations. In addition, Imprint Plus offers personalized customer service and expert guidance throughout the entire process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve really tried to think of products that will help serve others during this time,\u201d Joanne said, noting that name badges can also be used for specific messaging, such as social distancing or displaying a safety certification. \u201cOur products are unique and created with the customer in mind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.25.09-PM-1024x1017.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.25.09-PM-1024x1017.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.25.09-PM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.25.09-PM-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.25.09-PM-768x763.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-2.25.09-PM.png 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more\ninformation about Imprint Plus or to view their safety products and name\nbadges, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imprintplus.com\">www.imprintplus.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThe plus allows us to be nimble,\u201d said Joanne Richards, referring to Imprint Plus, a Vancouver-based company supplying name badges, signs, and beyond. 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