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Supplier Spotlight: Columbia Advisory Group (CAG)
...called in to fill a gap, or to provide additional expertise for on-campus IT staff with fractional support. This allows a campus to “share” a role like Chief Information Security...
A Global Guide to Rescreening
...— usually no sooner than 12 months after they were hired. Like pre-employment screening, a rescreening program typically includes a number of different checks, which may vary depending on the...
What Is a GPO Contract? An In-Depth Explanation for Higher Education Institutions
...demand with that of other institutions. Instead of negotiating pricing on 1,000 licenses, a GPO contract might negotiate for half a million licenses. Suppliers can offer significantly lower pricing on...
Supplier Diversity in Education Purchasing Cooperatives
...a challenge for procurement teams to meet such initiatives, especially if there is a lack of responses to proposal requests. Sourcing diverse suppliers requires diligence to avoid excluding businesses controlled...
E&I Welcomes New CEO, Presents 2019 Financial Results During Annual Stockholders’ Meeting
...(E&I) is the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving education. E&I delivers unsurpassed value and an exceptional experience to its members through a broad portfolio of competitively...
E&I Returns $2.4 Million in Patronage to Members; Announces New Board Directors
...costs, bring more spend under contract, and maximize efficiencies The Cooperative underwent a reorganization to support a new focus on three main areas: strengthening its contract portfolio, rapidly expanding diversity...
Overcoming Budget, Timeline, and Construction Challenges for Roofing, Restoration, and Sustainability at Your Campus Facilities
...Sustainability at Your Campus Facilities Have upcoming facilities projects you need to plan for? Join us for this 50-minute webinar hosted by Tremco, an industry leader in roofing and construction,...
What Are Group Purchasing Organizations for Higher Education?
...With a focus on reducing costs and streamlining procurement, higher education group purchasing organizations (GPOs) have become increasingly popular. In this article, we will explain how GPOs work and how...
Higher Ed Financial Procurement Meaning During Changing Times in Education
...be viewed as a transactional process for acquiring goods and services. Procurement teams now play a crucial strategic role in cost management and optimization. Procurement leaders must actively seek opportunities...
Why We Need to Develop Schemas in Supplier Diversity: Part 3
...but from anyone looking to do business with an organization: how can I get on a bid list, or is there a supplier diversity database or program? Buyers and end-users...
