Supply Chain Brain

MAY 9, 2022

Flexible automation, labor augmentation and longer lead times for project delivery are among the major trends in material handling, says Christian Dow, executive vice president of leadership and membership at MHI.

Leadership 98

Leadership 98

Spend Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Find out more about membership options here and request pricing information here. Read about Insider membership which gives deep insights informed by more than 10 years of independent, zero pay-to-play, brutally honest coverage of vendors, market developments, M&A activity and trends.

Procurement 109

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Una

DECEMBER 6, 2022

At Una , our pricing structure is set up so membership is always free to join and free to use. In turn, we use the administrative fee to finance our services, allowing us to make and keep membership free for our members. Free membership might sound too good to be true, but the reasoning is simple. There are no lock-ins, either.

Purchasing 98

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

. “So much for bulge-battling New Year’s resolutions: Nearly 50 percent of Americans ditch their gym memberships by the end of January, according to a recent study.” How many of us are still using it by the end of February?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 4, 2023

No more multiple subscriptions and memberships. The waitlist is growing fast, so take our quick quiz to see which membership is best for you, and prepare to uncover the best secret in supply chain. Until now. No more noisy, multi-use spaces. No more elitism. Just one platform. That’s as dynamic and innovative as you are. Join now.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

But engaging that membership is a growing challenge in today’s fast-paced digital environment. In the first phase of engagement, IBM Consulting helped the Academy team develop a roadmap focused on nominations, ticketing and membership renewal journeys for the 2023 GRAMMY Awards. “This is the digital age.

Negotiation 63

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Una

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Does the GPO charge membership fees or retain a portion of the negotiated savings? At Una, our membership is always free to join and free to use. We use the administrative fee to finance our services, allowing us to keep membership free for our members. Will joining a GPO mean we are “locked in”?

Risk 52

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 3, 2023

The Freight Logistics Optimization Works program has seen its membership increase from 18 businesses in 2022 to 53 firms in 2023.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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Una

APRIL 9, 2024

Free membership: As a GPO, Una offers all of these services and more for free. If they can’t (or won’t) provide upfront and clear communication regarding membership fees and requirements, they aren’t the right fit for you. Keep in mind, Una membership is free to join and our contracts are free to use. Need more information?

Purchasing 52

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Una

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I’ve concluded the best option for us would be to parter with a GPO that is transparent about how their business in structured, and up-front about what membership entails.” ” At Una, membership is always free to join and free to use. .” ” At Una, membership is always free to join and free to use.

Real-time Visibility 52

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Una

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Before joining a buying group, make sure to read the fine print regarding things like membership details, applicable fees, and purchasing requirements. Most buying groups are funded by membership dues, where organizations are asked to pay as much as six-figures to participate. Other things to know about buying groups.

Purchasing 98

Purchasing Negotiation Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers 98

Una

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Una GPO Membership Details. The most important thing to remember is that not all group purchasing organizations operate in the same way when it comes to membership. Some charge membership fees or require a certain volume when purchasing so it’s important to understand all of the details before joining. Membership Details.

Procurement 98

Procurement Real-time Visibility Contract Purchasing 98

Una

JULY 6, 2022

Free Membership. When looking for a GPO to partner with, make sure you choose one that offers free membership. At Una, our pricing structure is set up so membership is always free to join and free to use. Download our playbook to learn how to get the most value out of your GPO membership: Ready to start saving - for free?

Purchasing 92

Purchasing Category management Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 92

Procurement Leaders

AUGUST 25, 2023

Discover more If you would like to access our flagship reports, case studies and share new ideas and approaches with other leading procurement executives, contact us to find out what membership options we have available.

Strategic planning 130

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Una

AUGUST 9, 2022

The average savings generated through GPO membership puts an extra 18-22% straight back into the budget, immediately creating a cushion to combat higher operating expenses. The great news is that membership with Una is free. Una membership is not about replacing a procurement function.

Purchasing 96

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ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Additionally, Intalere was looking for a trusted partner to capture cost savings and mitigate supply chain risks across its broad and diverse membership. Our partnership with Ivalua & Consus really is a win-win.” said Todd Larkin, Chief Operating Officer at Intalere.

Contract 147

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 25, 2022

On the other hand, your coworking space membership package might include only operational costs such as internet fees and electricity bills that can decrease your overall office budget. In addition, you can choose different membership packages to suit your working budget and business needs. Eliminates Loneliness.

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supply chain budgeting Budget Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 116

ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Additionally, Intalere was looking for a trusted partner to capture cost savings and mitigate supply chain risks across its broad and diverse membership. Our partnership with Ivalua & Consus really is a win-win.” said Todd Larkin, Chief Operating Officer at Intalere. “

Contract 130

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: One of the many things I like about SIG is their way of engaging the expertise of their membership to answer some of our industry’s questions. Having written extensively about negotiation over the years, this latest one really caught my eye.

Negotiation 66

Negotiation Strategy Suppliers Price 66

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 26, 2023

Sunrise Wholesale offers free 7 days membership and its popular products are: Minolta 360Deg Intelligent Face Tracker For Smartphones (Black) retail price at $79.95 Additionally, it offers a free 7-day trial and a monthly wholesale membership fee of $23.99. At&t Tempered Glass Screen Protector For Iphone X retail price at $12.99

Price 195

Price Suppliers Negotiation Real-time Visibility 195

Spend Matters

AUGUST 17, 2023

To help you with your tech selection challenges, Spend Matters offers vendor analyses as part of its Insider membership , providing independent and in depth tech selection tips across all procurement categories. Many thanks to Fairmarkit, and we’ll be talking to more vendors next week – check back in then.

Procurement 82

Procurement Buying process Supply chain Data 82

Una

MARCH 21, 2023

Free membership Next to cost savings, the biggest perk of joining a food cost reduction program might be that most foodservice GPOs offer free membership.

Purchasing 95

Purchasing Price Contract supply chain budgeting 95

Procurement Heads

JANUARY 27, 2023

I think it is also important to invest in yourself and if you choose a career to continue your personal and professional development, which is why when the opportunity presented itself, I achieved Membership to the Institute of Recruitment Professionals and through continued service achieved Fellowship status.

Innovation 130

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Una

MARCH 20, 2024

Una membership is always free, with no strings attached. There are no minimum purchasing requirements and you may cancel your GPO membership at any time. No such thing as "too big" In conclusion, don’t let the notion that your organization is “too big” for group purchasing hold you back.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Procurement team Supplier negotiation Negotiation 52

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Spend Matters Insider membership provides a granular view of procurement solutions and services and analyses the latest trends in technological advancements. Read part 2 by registering for our free basic membership. Read the remainder of the series by subscribing to our Insider membership.

Procurement 112

Procurement Data Collaboration Purchasing 112

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

See membership comparisons and details here. Since then, many procurement professionals have subscribed to Spend Matters Insider and TechMatch SM to gain access to deeper data cuts and vendor intelligence to drive procurement technology selection decisions.

Procurement 72

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This membership vendor analysis looks in depth at the solution. This membership vendor analysis looks in depth at the solution. Expense Management Enable’s rebate management solution empowers businesses with rebate visibility, streamlined automation and ROI metrics and provides a user-friendly, customer-facing platform.

Procurement 90

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

In response to concerns faced by corporations about the impact of technology on our environment, IBM founded the Responsible.Computing() movement, creating a membership consortium with Dell that is managed by the Object Management Group.

Ethics 59

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Una

JUNE 22, 2023

When you join Una , here’s what you can expect: Free Membership Membership is free to join and free to use - always. At Una, we view ourselves as an extension of your procurement team and are here to educate, advise, and enable your success.

Procurement 52

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 13, 2023

.” – [link] Here is another 2010 excerpt from Andy Akrouche ‘s old blog: “Greg Williams, whose firm, The Master Negotiator , posed the following question to the membership; “As a procurement professional, do you lie when negotiating? Do you know how to detect, defuse, and defend against lies during negotiations?”

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The Good Spending

MARCH 21, 2024

P.S. If you appreciate hundreds of hours invested in researching and writing this blog, you can buy me a coffee or subscribe for the membership by following this link. It is not a revelation but an attempt to find order in the entropy. link] To keep receiving new insights and research, please subscribe here.

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The Good Spending

JANUARY 21, 2024

P.S. If you appreciate hundreds of hours invested in researching and writing this blog, you can buy me a coffee or subscribe for the membership by following this link. However, it's been inspired by relevant studies in the field of SaaS pricing. link] To keep receiving new insights and research, please subscribe here.

Price 59

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ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

We are a different kind of business – we are locally invested, community-minded and offer lifetime membership benefits including patronage refunds, quality products, quality service and fair prices. Our total workforce of 24,000 employees serve 1.9 More information is available at www.fcl.crs and www.co-op.crs. About Ivalua.

Contract 130

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Una

JUNE 20, 2023

We accomplish this by following the same streamlined process for each category, including food, and providing value beyond cost savings: Free Membership Una membership is always free to join and free to use. Membership is always free and there are never any purchasing requirements or exclusivities.

Contract 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The most reputable freight forwarder is in a professional network, where the membership requires a high level of legitimacy, efficiency, financial stability, and professionalism. You should ask the freight forwarder you plan to work with whether they are in membership or organization. Check Their Customer Service.

Supply Chain Efficiency 93

Supply Chain Efficiency Export Agile and Lean Supply Chain Networking 93

Una

JULY 5, 2022

So while some businesses outside of Una membership saw shipping and freight costs increase in excess of 9% at the beginning of 2022, our members were protected by contracts that capped increases before reaching that level. At Una , these services are complimentary as membership is always free.

Purchasing 69

Purchasing Contract Price Supply chain 69

SupplyShift

MAY 30, 2023

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