Code.org Classroom Material Solution with Mimeo

CHALLENGE

Adding a physical element to courses is a key part of how Code.org helps teachers connect students with learning goals. That means getting not just high quality print materials into the right hands, but also the physical items used in unplugged activities like cups, playing cards, dice, toothpicks, and even gumdrops. As Code.org’s network of remote partners grew, so did the complexity of fulfilling their requests. Managing inventory, fielding individual orders, and coordinating distribution across the world was consuming more and more of the team’s time, pulling focus away from the organization’s broader mission.

HOW MIMEO HELPED

Code.org needed an automated, reliable way to manage inventory and distribute both print and non-print items to their growing global network. Mimeo Marketplace gave them exactly that. Through a custom branded Code.org storefront managed by headquarters, remote partners can now request course materials directly, without needing to go through the Code.org team for every order. "I have to place a lot fewer orders, which is a huge benefit. It empowers our partners to own the support and management of the program." - Carly Gliva, Code.org Program Coordinator

Robust reporting gives Code.org's team full visibility into what materials are being utilized and how inventory is being managed across locations, so nothing falls through the cracks.

THE RESULT

With Mimeo handling the logistics of inventory management and distribution, Code.org's team has reclaimed the time and bandwidth that was previously consumed by administrative tasks. Partners across the world can access the materials they need through a seamless, branded experience, and the quality of those materials reinforces the impression Code.org makes with every new partner and student it reaches.

"Mimeo's production facilities are so coordinated and flawlessly executed. That really shows in the quality of the orders, your error-free rate speaks for itself."

THE BOTTOM LINE

For a non-profit operating at Code.org's scale, every administrative hour saved is an hour that can go back toward the mission. Mimeo Marketplace gave their team an automated, scalable solution that grows with their network without adding complexity, so Code.org can stay focused on what matters most: giving every student access to a computer science education.

Key Takeaways

A branded Mimeo Marketplace storefront empowers remote partners to manage their own material requests without adding administrative burden to headquarters
Automating inventory management and distribution frees up team bandwidth for higher-value work
Robust reporting gives organizations visibility into how materials are being utilized across a global network
For non-profits and mission-driven organizations, the right print partner makes it easier to focus on impact

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Code.org is a non-profit organization on a mission to give every student the opportunity to learn computer science. Since launching in 2013, their courses have been accessed in more than 45 languages across 180 countries.

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