Materials of Alexey Shipunov

Minot State University. Department of Biology
Marine Biological Laboratory
University of Idaho, Moscow
Moscow South-West High School
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Russian botanical forum
SBO
Russian Botanical Society
Botanical Society of America
R-Russian project
Moscow Society of Naturalists
VZMSh
Moscow State University, Biological department

English | Russian

The Admin's Checklist for Buying Office Supplies (Without Getting Burned)

A practical, step-by-step guide for office administrators on how to purchase office supplies efficiently, avoid hidden costs, and ensure you're getting real value—not just the lowest price. [...]
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Dixie Cups, Plates, and More: How to Choose the Right Disposables for Your Business (Without Wasting Money)

A quality manager explains why the cheapest Dixie product isn't always the best value. Learn to evaluate your specific needs for volume, customer perception, and operational efficiency to make a smarter purchase. [...]
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The $450 Poster Mistake: How a Print Job Almost Cost Me a Client

A first-hand account of a printing disaster involving a green tree poster for Denmark, the hidden costs of rushing, and the checklist I now use for every print order. [...]
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The Bubble Wrap Buyer's Checklist: How to Order the Right Type (and Avoid My Costly Mistakes)

A step-by-step guide for businesses buying bubble wrap, based on real-world ordering errors. Learn how to match bubble size to your product, calculate the right amount, and avoid hidden costs that can waste hundreds of dollars. [...]
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The Boxup Login Page Is Your First Quality Check (And How to Avoid My $1,200 Mistake)

A packaging buyer shares a costly oversight on the Boxup login page and the simple checklist that now prevents errors on every order. [...]
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Berry Global vs. Local Printers: A Quality Inspector's Honest Comparison

A packaging quality manager compares the pros and cons of working with a global giant like Berry Global versus local print shops, based on years of real-world audits and supplier reviews. [...]
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That Time I Almost Blew Our Packaging Budget on a "Gold" Credit Card

A procurement manager shares a costly lesson learned when chasing credit card rewards for business purchases, and how focusing on total cost saved their packaging budget. [...]
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The Real Cost of "Inexpensive" Poster Printing: A Procurement Manager's Guide to Avoiding Hidden Fees

As a procurement manager who's tracked over $180,000 in printing costs, I'll show you why the cheapest poster quote is often the most expensive. Learn how to navigate setup fees, shipping traps, and quality pitfalls to find your true best value. [...]
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The Bankers Box Mistake That Cost Me $890 (And How to Avoid It)

A document manager shares a costly lesson in office storage ordering, revealing why the most common mistake isn't about price or quality—it's about a single, overlooked measurement. [...]
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Why That 'Good Enough' Print Job Is Actually Hurting Your Brand

A packaging procurement manager shares a costly lesson learned: how settling for 'acceptable' quality in marketing materials directly impacts client perception and brand value, with actionable advice for B2B companies. [...]
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Date of first publication: 10/15/1999