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Part 3: Simplifying ESG Strategies for a Sustainable Transformation

May 10, 2023 / by Konica Minolta posted in Group Purchasing Organization, Corporate Services, Marketing Services, Procurement, Information Technology, gpo

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Welcome to the third and final installment of our ESG series. The trilogy culminates with the topic (G) or Governance, painting the complete picture of the difficult undertaking organizations face on their path to create, launch, and manage a successful ESG program.

In our previous installments we outlined the areas that companies should be focusing on pertaining to the Environmental (E) and Social (S) elements of the newsworthy acronym. Each letter brings with it unique challenges that can impact everything from workplace culture and operational efficiencies to investor relations. Fortunately, solutions exist to ensure that data is accurately reported, and processes are well defined and consistent, while upholding privacy. In concert, this all leads to a brighter outcome for all.

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Group Purchasing Strategy for Understanding and Managing Indirect Spend

March 22, 2023 / by OMNIA Partners posted in Group Purchasing Organization, Procurement, gpo

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Procurement leaders are often expected to be experts in every category. There’s pressure to manage your company’s complex spend cube, reduce risk and cut down on costs, all with limited resources. While organizations are looking to increase savings, improve efficiencies in their supply chain and manage supplier risk, a group purchasing organization (GPO) can be a guide to accomplishing these goals and more. One key way to leverage your GPO to attain these goals is to put your indirect spend under a microscope and evaluate where you can streamline and strategize to reduce costs.

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Purchasing Structures 101: Decentralized, Centralized & Coordinated

March 12, 2023 / by OMNIA Partners posted in Group Purchasing Organization, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, gpo

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Choosing the right purchasing structure for your organization isn’t an easy, quick decision. It's important to look at all of your options and weigh the pros and cons. You may even find that a combination of two types is best suited for you and your organization. 

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SUCCESS STORY: ALTOUR Organizes VIP Experience for 200+ Attendees

March 10, 2023 / by ALTOUR posted in Group Purchasing Organization, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Products & Solutions, gpo

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A worldwide fitness franchise approached ALTOUR for assistance with program logistics to bring together over 200 top Franchisees in Las Vegas, NV for a VIP experience. With a record breaking 3-week turnaround time from hotel sourcing to event execution, ALTOUR was able to provide a high-touch experience for all those attending the event.

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Group Purchasing Organization, Buying Group or Co-op: What’s the Difference?

March 6, 2023 / by OMNIA Partners posted in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, gpo

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When people buy groceries, they decide which stores will save them money and offer the products they need. Some stores require membership fees; some focus only on specialty groceries, while others provide the widest possible range of products. Group purchasing entities work in a similar way. Like the grocery store example, understanding the subtle differences is key to finding the right purchasing partner.

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Revamping Workspaces to Ease Workers Back to the Office

March 1, 2023 / by OMNIA Partners posted in Group Purchasing Organization, Procurement, gpo, Furniture Buying, Furniture Procurement

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As more workers return to the office, they may find the office is adapting to a new way of working. Attractive and ergonomic workspaces are top-of-mind for companies looking to entice their best employees back into the building. For many employers, it’s a move to renew workspaces and re-energize productivity.

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5 Questions to Ask About Your Background Screening ATS Integration

February 28, 2023 / by Sterling posted in Human Resources, gpo

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For many years, Human Resource professionals have made it a growing priority to manage as much of their hiring processes as possible through a single HR system. Last decade, integrations were a “nice-to-have.” Today, however, integration capabilities are a crucial part of nearly every bid for HR services, and have become a hard requirement in order to do business. Choosing a background screening partner is no exception.

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Group Purchasing Strategy for Strengthening Supplier Relationships

February 13, 2023 / by OMNIA Partners posted in Group Purchasing Organization, Procurement, gpo

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Having deep relationships with your suppliers is the best way to ensure you are taken care of and your orders are fulfilled. Whether it be a product or service, delays and shortages happen BUT when you have an open line of communication and a relationship with your supplier, it is more likely that you will receive quick, quality service. 

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3 Ways to Integrate Print into Your Brand's Omnichannel Marketing Strategy

January 27, 2023 / by Indicia Worldwide, a Konica Minolta company posted in Group Purchasing Organization, Corporate Services, Marketing Services, Procurement, gpo

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Print management is known as the outsourcing of print production to a specialist partner that manages the purchasing, production, and delivery of marketing print. From direct mail to retail displays, the print category is mostly comprised of branded materials. While print was suffering in comparison to digital media pre-COVID, it has recently seen a resurgence as an invaluable piece in a brands omnichannel marketing mix.

The main contributors to putting print back into the spotlight are:

  • Digital fatigue from an increase of online messaging
  • Technology advancements for offline and online integration
  • Automation from single source platforms to keep brand messaging on-point
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