Online Ordering

OPENBOX, our online ordering system is a new approach to the way business is transacted between Whittaker Office Solutions and our customers.

Exclusive to Whittaker Office Solutions, we have developed a way to streamline the multiple transactions associated with ordering supplies.

Perfect for organisations of all sizes including those with multiple users, locations and decentralised purchasing, OPENBOX lets you decide the elements of control that you wish to introduce into your purchasing.

OPENBOX reconnects people using email and web technology; details of purchasing are summarised and sent to the relevant personnel in your company; requisitions are raised, authorised and sent electronically.

We believe it is the first system in our marketplace to totally eliminate paperwork and this includes removing the need to raise purchase orders through to electronic invoicing. The only paperwork you will receive are delivery notes - and even these are optional!

24 Hours a day, 365 days a year

  • Pre-set contract list - fast access to an agreed range of products at
    specially negotiated prices

  • Requisitions feature - order templates for quick repeat ordering

  • Favourites list - a shortcut to the items you buy everyday, that grows with your needs

  • Control over which staff can place orders

  • Limit users to pre-approved supplies

  • Establish budgetary controls

  • Set multiple order and delivery points

  • Pre-agreed spend limits for each user, with automatic notification to a specified approver when limit exceeded

  • Approver can amend an order and send order on behalf of the user

  • Order history and reporting functions for instant monitoring at all levels

  • Users can build multiple orders at the same time

  • Order hold facility

  • Password driven and with latest encryption technology for total security

  • Microsoft based for ease of integration


OPENBOX connects you directly to our "back office" systems so you'll always have an up-to-the-second status of your orders as well as the ability to download copies of delivery notes, invoices and bespoke reports.

Most importantly, this method of ordering can be set up to suit the way you work, with all the controls that you need in place, the reporting you require, and support of your company's purchasing protocols.

All authorisation requests are made instantly by email and the system can even "auto-approve" orders based on value or product type to help you save even more time.

There are many ways how our online ordering can help your procurement of office supplies. All we need to know is which method is best for you. Why not let us produce a short presentation to demonstrate this remarkable service.

Completely web based and with no software to install, our state of the art purchasing system offers fast, secure online ordering and real time information.

Online Office Products Catalogue

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