Imageworld

Stationery sourcing isn't just about buying stock off a shelf. At Imageworld, the work involves understanding what different clients actually need—whether that's bulk corporate orders with specific delivery schedules, custom branding requirements, or the rapid turnaround needed when someone needs business cards tomorrow. Johannesburg's mix of corporate headquarters, small enterprises, and service businesses means orders vary wildly. Handling this means managing supplier relationships, coordinating logistics, keeping quality consistent across different product lines, and troubleshooting when standards don't match expectations. The difference between a supplier that simply processes orders and one that smooths the supply chain comes down to whether they've actually grappled with the operational realities of moving product through Johannesburg's traffic and timeframes.