Keeping an office properly supplied can be more difficult than it first appears. A business may have plenty of pens but run out of printer paper, have enough notebooks but no toner, or discover that the pantry is empty just when an important client meeting is taking place.

In this guide, we'll provide a comprehensive office supplies checklist covering the essential categories most workplaces need. We'll also explain how to use the checklist, how to prioritise purchases, and how regular restocking can make office procurement easier.

1. Writing & Stationery Supplies Checklist

Your stationery checklist can include:

• Ballpoint pens
  
• Gel pens
  
• Pencils
  
• Mechanical pencils
  
• Permanent markers
  
• Whiteboard markers
  
• Highlighters
  
• Erasers
  
• Correction tape
  
• Notebooks
  
• Counter books
  
• Diaries
  
• Sticky notes
  
• Memo pads
  

Additional Desk Supplies

• Staplers
  
• Staples
  
• Paper clips
  
• Binder clips
  
• Scissors
  
• Glue sticks
  
• Rulers
  
• Rubber bands
  
• Pencil sharpeners