CRAFTY VS. AMAZON

Crafty offers tailored pantry programs, including office snacks, coffee, drinks, supplies, and equipment, all backed by reliable onsite service and innovative technology.

• Our expert team handles the heavy lifting—from restocking and inventory management to maintaining pantry organization—ensuring a seamless experience.
• Powered by our proprietary technology, the Crafty Platform, Crafty provides real-time visibility into inventory, budget tracking, and consumption data, giving you complete control over your food service program. 

Whether you need flexible delivery services or full-service management, Crafty tailors its offerings to meet your workplace needs and deliver consistent, high-quality service across every location.

Crafty provides national service across 45+ markets, including major cities like New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Austin, and Seattle. Our powerful technology offers complete oversight of your pantry program, allowing you to manage multiple locations seamlessly from a single, centralized platform. Browse all locations >

Amazon is built for ad hoc, low-volume purchases, not managing a dynamic office pantry program. With Amazon, everything falls on your team: ordering, tracking inventory, managing budgets, unpacking boxes, stocking shelves, and equipment upkeep. There’s no visibility into what’s working, what’s wasted, or how much you’ve spent until it’s already too late.

Crafty takes all of that off your plate. We combine our proprietary technology with hands-on service to streamline ordering, optimize your product mix, and keep your pantry fully stocked without overbuying or overspending. Every update flows through the Crafty Platform, giving you real-time visibility into spend, deliveries, and on-the-ground operations like shelf stocking and inventory levels.

The difference? Crafty isn’t a vendor. We’re your partner that helps you build a consistent, cost-effective program that scales with your workplace.

When comparing prices it's not just about comparing product pricing. There are two key things to consider when you evaluate your pantry program cost: leaky spend from disorganization and the hidden cost of operations.

Sure, actual product prices on Amazon may look cheaper on the surface—but product cost is only part of a much larger equation when it comes to your pantry. Without structure, visibility, and support, small inefficiencies add up to major losses. You’re losing money every day through:

• Overstocked items that expire before they’re used.

• Untracked purchases across teams and credit cards.

• Last-minute, off-cycle orders that drive up cost.

• Internal time spent placing orders, reconciling receipts, and stocking shelves.

• Merchandising that lacks strategy impacting how your employees consume and therefore how much you spend.

• And that's just to name a few...

Amazon is built for convenience—not coordination. It doesn’t include inventory tracking, budget controls, consumption reporting, or central invoicing in their platform. Plus, that doesn't even take into account all the time, sweat, and sometimes tears getting those products onto the shelves. That alone is costing you a lot more than you think.

Crafty helps you control spend across every level of your program.
We combine real-time data with on-the-ground support to streamline operations and prevent waste before it happens. With Crafty, you get:

• Automated ordering based on consumption, not guesswork.

• Centralized budget tracking across all locations.

• Onsite experts who restock, organize, merchandise, and maintain your space.

• Clear reporting that connects every dollar to impact.

So while Amazon might look cheaper on the surface, Crafty delivers a smarter, more efficient program that saves you time, money, and stress in the long run.

This is like comparing apples to oranges.

Amazon was founded on fast deliveries for the average consumer. But for a workplace program, fulfillment ends once your shipment arrives at your front door. Products arrive in separate boxes, at random times, and your team is left to unpack, stock, and manage it all. There’s no coordination between locations, no insight into what’s being used, and no support when something’s missing or off. You’re essentially running your pantry program solo—with little visibility and a lot of manual work.

Crafty, on the other hand, was built to serve the workplace. Our entire supply chain was constructed with you mind. We combine a curated fulfillment network with hands-on service and smart technology to deliver a complete, consistent pantry experience from end-to-end. How it works:

1. We work with national distributors and local brands to source the most unique, trending and beloved products for you to choose from. 
2. We partner with the best local operators to deliver those products on-time to each of your locations.
3. Our on-the-ground teams make sure those items are stocked, organized, and merchandised to perfection.

Every order flows through the Crafty Platform, where it’s tracked, verified, and documented with delivery photos and shift updates. You’ll always know what was delivered, when it arrived, and how it was merchandised. That means fewer surprises, less waste, and a better experience for your team—everywhere.

Amazon can work for small teams with simple needs—but once your workplace grows or you're managing multiple offices, the cracks start to show. Here’s how you know it’s time to switch—and how Crafty solves for the challenges that come with scale:

Your team is stuck unpacking deliveries and restocking shelves.

• Why it’s a problem: It pulls your workplace team away from more strategic work and leads to inconsistent presentation across locations.

• The Crafty way: We do it for you—stocking, merchandising, and organization, so your pantry looks great and stays ready.

You’re manually placing every order across different teams and credit cards.

• Why it’s a problem: It’s time-consuming, error-prone, and impossible to scale without duplicating effort or losing track of what was ordered.

• The Crafty way: Crafty automates and centralizes ordering across all locations—so everything flows through one system, with full visibility and control.

You have little to no visibility into your total pantry spend.

• Why it’s a problem: You don’t realize you’re over budget until it’s too late, and reconciling purchases across locations becomes a finance headache.

• The Crafty way: The Crafty Platform tracks your budget in real time, shows you exactly where your dollars are going, and helps you adjust spend before it’s a problem.

You’re tracking inventory manually—or not at all.

• Why it’s a problem: You end up overordering things you already have and running out of the things your team actually wants. It leads to waste, frustration, and stockroom chaos.

• The Crafty way: Our onsite teams track inventory as they stock your shelves, and our platform prevents reordering products you don’t need—saving money and reducing waste.

You’re solving issues on your own—every time something’s out of stock or not working.

• Why it’s a problem: It’s reactive, stressful, and creates a poor experience for your team when things don’t go as planned.

• The Crafty way: We proactively manage your program—handling product swaps, restock prioritization, and equipment upkeep.

Bottom line: If you’re spending more time managing your pantry than enjoying it, it’s time to move to a partner who’s built for scale.

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When you’re ordering through Amazon, the service stops at the doorstep. Boxes show up—but everything after that is on you. Someone on your team has to unpack, organize, stock shelves, troubleshoot issues, track what’s missing, and figure out what to order next.

Crafty takes a hands-on approach, with an expert service team that becomes an extension of your workplace. Our people don’t just deliver—they manage your pantry with care and consistency, using data, process, and attention to detail to keep things running smoothly.

Here’s what our onsite teams handle that Amazon never will:

• Stocking and organizing shelves so your space always looks clean, full, and delicious.

• Rotating product by expiration date using FEFO (First Expire, First Out) to minimize waste.

• Restocking and reordering essentials before they run out.

• Identifying slow-moving items and recommending smarter alternatives.

• Supporting pantry equipment through light maintenance and cleaning.

• Documenting every shift with photos and updates via The Crafty Platform.

It’s not just about delivering snacks—it’s about running a reliable, consistent program that supports your team and scales with you.

Supporting diverse suppliers shouldn't be left to chance—or buried in a product catalog. While Amazon may offer some diverse brands, it’s up to you to find them, verify them, and figure out if they’re making an impact on your employees.

At Crafty, diversity is intentionally built into how we source, recommend, and report on the products in your pantry. From the platform to the people behind it, we help you turn DEI goals into everyday decisions across every location.

How Crafty Supports Diversity Through Your Pantry Program:

• Find Diverse Products Fast: Our platform tags minority-owned, women-owned, and underrepresented brands so you can easily select and prioritize them in your pantry program.
• Track & Measure Your Impact: Our system allows you to filter inventory and consumption data to see how your purchasing supports diverse suppliers.
• Always Bringing in New Diverse Brands: We are constantly on the lookout for emerging, underrepresented brands to bring into your space, ensuring your program stays fresh, inclusive, and aligned with your DEI goals.

With Crafty, diversity isn’t just a statement—it’s built into how we operate. Our platform gives you full control, visibility, and flexibility to ensure your food and beverage program aligns with your DEI initiatives in a real and measurable way.