Una

AUGUST 9, 2022

How to Use Group Purchasing as a Cost Reduction Strategy. For most of us, 2020 was no time to purchase a new car or book a future trip to Disneyland. Ascend Wellness Holdings | Bettering Their Bottom Line with Una. GPO Case Study | Saving 27% in Multiple Categories with Una. By Mackenzie Oakley | August 9, 2022.

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JULY 5, 2022

As a group purchasing organization , Una is in a unique position to help businesses solve these problems and tackle supply chain disruptions and inflation head-on. Group purchasing organizations use the collective buying power of their members to negotiate contracts with better prices. Greater reliability.

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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

MARCH 8, 2023

Pain Points in Procurement Series When Supplier Negotiations Come to a Standstill What to do when supplier negotiations appear to be at an impasse, why negotiations break down, and how to up your chances for success. By Hugo Britt | March 9, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series.

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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. Why does there never seem to be enough time in procurement?

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Una

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Procurement can act as the gatekeeper of supplier innovation and the vital connection between all the parties involved in the purchase decision. Think beyond cost when considering IT suppliers. Encourage and incentivize supplier innovation. Do your suppliers know that you are interested in their innovative ideas?

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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Growth With the Help of a Group Purchasing Organization A playbook for boosting business growth, moving beyond the outdated perceptions of procurement, and turning it into one of your organization’s most important sources of value. The real hero understands that the story doesn’t end with the purchase.

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Una

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

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. Supplier relationship management Dedicate time to nurturing and strengthening relationships with your key suppliers.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

How to Repair Damaged Supplier Relationships Learn how to repair damaged supplier relationships by using communication, trust-building, and negotiation tactics to get back on track. Surprisingly, the breakdown of a supplier relationship can sometimes resemble a spat between the main characters of the 1990s hit series.

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Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Strategic sourcing has become a pivotal approach to procurement, offering a pathway to significant cost savings , enhanced supplier relationships, and optimized sourcing practices. At its core, strategic sourcing formalizes the process of finding, assessing, and choosing suppliers. Let’s get started.

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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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Procurement embodies purchasing across a wide range of categories. Naturally, a CIO may deem that any technology purchase falls within the realm of responsibility of the IT department as they are the true technology experts. It might also pinpoint technology gaps and allow you to plan for future IT purchases. Focus on data.

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Una

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As many companies struggled over the past three years, the pandemic became an enormous opportunity for global giant Amazon and other companies to capture a much larger share of low-value repeatable purchasing. By the 1980s, supplier competition allowed procurement organizations to focus on supplier quality and dependability.

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Una

JUNE 15, 2023

Improved supplier relationships: Dedicated procurement service providers can maintain and enhance relationships with suppliers , leading to better terms, pricing, and quality. Others may choose not to outsource anything that needs the human or personal touch such as supplier relationship management.

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Una

JUNE 8, 2023

What Makes a Supplier Strategic? Explore what makes a supplier strategic, learn why it matters, and how you can get noticed by supplier partners that are critical to your business. What makes a supplier strategic - and why does it matter? Will production or productivity grind to a halt if you suddenly lose that supplier?

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