Una

JULY 6, 2022

Benefits of a Group Purchasing Organization. A guide to exploring the benefits of working with a group purchasing organization to save money, time and effort. A group purchasing organization leverages the collective purchasing power of thousands of businesses to secure lower prices for their members.

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Una

MAY 16, 2023

YPurchasing Learn how YPurchasing, a group purchasing organization serving YMCAs, is saving members 10-15% on food costs through Una’s food cost reduction program. Introduction YPurchasing is a group purchasing organization dedicated to providing savings programs to YMCAs across the United States.

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Una

MAY 25, 2023

Managing Procurement Risk with a Group Purchasing Organization Explore how a group purchasing organization can be an effective solution for managing procurement risk and improving overall procurement processes. By Hugo Britt | May 25, 2023 Search Things were looking so bright at the beginning of the year.

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Una

OCTOBER 11, 2022

If you’re new to the concept of group purchasing , you may be asking yourself where, exactly, the biggest savings can be found. The answer is no secret: the steepest discounts exist in the most popular categories with the biggest volumes of purchasing. GPOs aren’t just about generating cost savings. Technology.

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Una

MARCH 14, 2023

Characteristics of a Procurement Intrapreneur Discover the characteristics of a procurement intrapreneur, and explore why intrapreneurship and group purchasing go so well together. By Hugo Britt | March 14, 2023 Search Since Una launched nearly 10 years ago, we’ve had conversations with every type of procurement professional.

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Una

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With a foodservice GPO like Una, you’re not just getting a partner; you’re getting a money-saving, time-slashing superhero assistant in the kitchen. Food procurement professionals don’t necessarily need to be “foodies” – this stage is often carried out by a Group Chef or equivalent role. And guess what? Hungry for more?

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Una

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

By Mackenzie Oakley | February 16, 2023 Search What if you could save money on food purchasing while increasing operational efficiency, all without sacrificing quality or adding to administrative burdens? By joining a foodservice GPO like Una, you’re gaining a partner dedicated to saving you money and time for no added cost or commitment.

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Una

JANUARY 25, 2023

Introduction to Una's Food Category Experts Meet our team of food category experts, combining over 20 years of experience working in the foodservice and food distribution industries. We recently announced a brand merger with our sister company, Culinary Consultants Purchasing Alliance. What does a foodservice GPO do?

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Una

AUGUST 9, 2022

How to Use Group Purchasing as a Cost Reduction Strategy. Demand was falling not only because people under lockdown were not permitted to go out and spend their money, but because Americans were also cutting spending due to the concern about the possibility of a looming recession. By Mackenzie Oakley | August 9, 2022.

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Una

JULY 5, 2022

Coupled with ongoing supply chain disruptions, organizations are needing to find solutions to these challenges to ensure their businesses remain up and running and without breaking the bank. Group purchasing organizations use the collective buying power of their members to negotiate contracts with better prices.

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Una

MARCH 16, 2023

By Hugo Britt | March 16, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series. Each week, the Una team will explore one of ten common pain points impacting procurement today, and put forth actionable solutions to each of these challenges. “Hi, Hi, is that the procurement team? It’s Joe from logistics.

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Una

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

How to Use GPOs as a Cost Savings Strategy Discover how procurement leaders can join a GPO and use group purchasing as a cost savings strategy to deliver continued value. Joining a group purchasing organization (GPO) is like gaining access to a whole new level of cost savings that was potentially out of reach before.

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Una

AUGUST 3, 2023

Short-Sightedness in Procurement Learn how to avoid short-sightedness in procurement and adopt a long-term perspective with the help of a group purchasing organization (GPO). Let’s explore some common pitfalls and how we can shift to a long-term perspective with the help of a group purchasing organization (GPO).

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Una

JUNE 22, 2023

Taking an Advisory Approach to Procurement An inside look at how Una, the nation’s fastest growing group purchasing organization, works to take an advisory approach to procurement. As a GPO, Una understands where we fit in – and where we don’t.

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Una

AUGUST 2, 2022

We like talking about savings in big numbers at Una , but even we are awed by the sheer scale of the procurement technology market. Take B2B services purchasing as an example. Need help saving money on the technology solutions your business needs to stay in the game? Una can help. By Hugo Britt | August 2, 2022.

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Una

MARCH 23, 2023

By Hugo Britt | March 23, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series. Each week, the Una team will explore one of ten common pain points impacting procurement today, and put forth actionable solutions to each of these challenges. Here at Una, we’re proud of our speed-to-savings approach.

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Una

JULY 26, 2022

In turn, this opens the door to huge cost savings through the identification and management of maverick spend , supplier consolidation, and the ability to spot patterns and extract insights that will lead to better purchasing decisions. This refers to software and systems being purchased without the approval of the centralized IT team.

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Una

MARCH 6, 2023

9 Innovative Purchasing Concepts for Procurement Implement various innovative purchasing concepts to ditch the old-school way of doing things and bring your procurement function up to speed. Innovative purchasing concepts Getting innovative in purchasing doesn’t necessarily mean leveraging the latest piece of technology.

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Una

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

By Hugo Britt | February 28, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procuremenet series. Each week, the Una team will explore one of ten common pain points impacting procurement today, and put forth actionable solutions to each of these challenges. What’s causing the talent shortage?

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Una

APRIL 18, 2023

By Hugo Britt | April 20, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series. Each week, the Una team will explore one of ten common pain points impacting procurement today, and put forth actionable solutions to each of these challenges. Learn more about reducing your procurement risk by partnering with a GPO.

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Una

MARCH 8, 2023

By Hugo Britt | March 9, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series. Each week, the Una team will explore one of ten common pain points impacting procurement today, and put forth actionable solutions to each of these challenges. Why do supplier negotiations break down?

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Una

MAY 23, 2023

Group Purchasing and Indirect Spend: A Fairy-tale Romance A unique take on the relationship between group purchasing and indirect spend and how the two work together to drive cost savings and value. Once upon a time, in the bustling World of Procurement, there existed a charming knight known as Group Purchasing.

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Una

AUGUST 4, 2022

The term refers to the common situation where employees purchase software that hasn’t been authorized by the central team. Una can help you access 100% visibility of every IT contract and subscription in your organization, including upcoming expiry dates. What about your suppliers’ suppliers? Poor value for money.

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Una

APRIL 25, 2023

By Hugo Britt | April 25, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series. Each week, the Una team will explore one of ten common pain points impacting procurement today, and put forth actionable solutions to each of these challenges. Utilize our vast supplier portfolio and save more with Una.

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Una

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Or does the job belong to the heads of functions that require IT solutions such as marketing, HR, or finance? Procurement can act as the gatekeeper of supplier innovation and the vital connection between all the parties involved in the purchase decision. Savings as a Service | A Different Way to Think About SaaS. Related Posts.

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Una

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Unless solutions are found for the issues impacting food supply , Kris believes there’s a good chance of consumers being impacted in the near future. We need to start being comfortable about being uncomfortable. If it does, what do we do about that?’ By Hugo Britt | October 13, 2022. What’s the likelihood that it does?

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Una

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

One such readily available tool is (you guessed it): group purchasing. Working with a GPO In our many conversations with procurement professionals, we’ve often encountered a concern that partnering with a group purchasing organization (GPO) will somehow make the individual less effective at their job.

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Una

MAY 25, 2023

Managing Procurement Risk with a Group Purchasing Organization Explore how a group purchasing organization can be an effective solution for managing procurement risk and improving overall procurement processes. By Hugo Britt | May 25, 2023 Search Search Things were looking so bright at the beginning of the year.

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Una

JULY 19, 2022

We all know different purchasing scenarios will require us to follow certain processes or have criteria that needs to be met. Depending on the type of purchase, going through the RFx process may be necessary. 5 Essential Technology Solutions for Businesses. Technology Vendors & IT Spend Solutions.

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Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

Boosting Business Growth With the Help of a Group Purchasing Organization A playbook for boosting business growth, moving beyond the outdated perceptions of procurement, and turning it into one of your organization’s most important sources of value. What if procurement wasn’t just about cutting costs and securing deals?

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Una

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Things you can do while a GPO works behind the scenes And what about you? But with a group purchasing organization working behind the scenes to save you money, time, and effort, there’s a golden opportunity to put your valuable time to better use.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supplier relationship management Strategic sourcing 52

Una

JANUARY 1, 2024

Resources to help: How to Improve Procurement Efficiency 5 Essential Technology Solutions for Businesses Tips for Building an Effective Procurement Data Strategy 29 Questions To Ask In A Voice Of Supplier Survey 2. Shadow IT refers to the common situation where employees purchase software that hasn’t been authorized by the central team.

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Una

JANUARY 9, 2023

5 steps to take when managing tail spend to avoid making purchases within an organization that go underutilized or unused. The term quickly stuck and came to represent any of our company’s untracked, questionable, and possibly wasteful purchases. So, how many porcelain Dalmatians has your company recently purchased? .

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Una

MARCH 6, 2024

Your Business Guide to Outsourced Procurement A comprehensive guide to outsourced procurement and the benefits of working with a group purchasing organization to save money, time, and effort. We’ll also reveal the benefits of outsourcing procurement to a group purchasing organization (GPO).

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Una

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

These “back-office” workers were seen primarily as clerical support, entering and tracking purchase orders and researching suppliers. Today, however, the pandemic has shown procurement to be more than simply purchasing goods and services. Contact the Una team to learn more. 5 Essential Technology Solutions for Businesses.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

You want to avoid your CEO saying in the fourth quarter, “why didn’t I know about this sooner?” . Most companies cycle through and purchase new equipment every three to five years. They worry about financial things like market share, staff productivity, inventory, and payroll. You should. Identify must-haves & needs.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Today, the pandemic has sped up companies seeking to find even more versatile IT solutions to accommodate hybrid work environments and faster processes, while still protecting against increasing global cyber threats. Do you have questions about group purchasing? Una’s team of Sourcing Advisors is here to help.

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