CNECT members have access to our Premier affiliated product portfolio and additional discounts with purchased services companies like Office Depot, American Solutions for Business and Sun Communications. Our members can cut their non-labor costs in areas such as:
- Language translation
- Credit card processing
- Repair and maintenance
- Background checks
- Executive recruiting
- Car rentals
- Moving services
- Food and beverage services
- Advertising and marketing services
- Shipping
Administrative and operational purchased services account for 20% - 30% of total operating expenses. Because of the need for multiple vendors, the process is confusing and overlooked because it is managed by various people.
As your partner in purchasing, our industry experts centralize the decision making and purchasing process. CNECT has done the work for you and we’re ready to help you optimize your supply chain and consolidate vendors, saving you time and energy, and allowing you to focus on growing your business.
The CNECT Advantage
Based on your purchasing needs, our nationwide account managers will seek out contracts that best fit your organization. To ensure new savings opportunities are being captured, we provide a customized, thorough review of your current GPO utilization with a focus on future strategies to align your procurement goals with our contract portfolio. Whether it’s utilization, quotes, price comparisons, or accounts payable analyses, CNECT’s Business Analytics will provide short-term and long-term goals to maximize your GPO partnership.