ABC Company prepares its statement of cash flows using the direct method for operating activities. For the year ended December 31, 2021, ABC Company reports the following activity:

Sales on account $2,100,000

Cash sales $1,110,000

Decrease in accounts receivable $915,000

Increase in accounts payable $108,000

Increase in inventory $72,000

Cost of goods sold 1,575,000

What is the amount of cash payments to suppliers reported by Alex Company for the year ended December 31, 2021?