Why nitrile glove costs rose 31.1% in 2026: what procurement teams should know
Baseline nitrile glove costs have risen 31.1% in 2026, based on CenterPoint’s analysis of a sample of frequently purchased gloves at standard pricing.. Several forces pushed prices up at the same time: a regional conflict that disrupted petrochemical supply, higher...
The 4 Phases of Emergency Management: A Complete Guide for Facilities
Emergency management is the work of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies that threaten people, property, and operations. It has three goals: reduce loss of life, minimize property...
Safety procurement: cut safety supply costs while improving compliance
Cutting spend on safety supplies feels risky. Buy the cheapest gloves or respirators and you might fail an audit, or worse, someone gets hurt. Buy the fully compliant version and...
Should your company join a Group Purchasing Organization? A decision guide for mid-sized businesses
A Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) is worth joining when your company spends meaningfully on common, indirect categories such as office supplies, industrial supplies, Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO), packaging, telecom,...
How healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing companies use GPOs differently
A vertical group purchasing organization aggregates demand within a single industry; a horizontal GPO aggregates demand across industries for the indirect categories they hold in common. The difference lies in...
How a GPO reduces costs without changing your existing suppliers
A group purchasing organization (GPO) lowers your indirect spend by moving your existing supplier accounts onto pricing it has already negotiated, so you keep the same vendors, the same products,...
How rising oil prices are driving up your delivery costs and supplier pricing
Brent crude hit $138 per barrel on April 7, 2026. As of mid-May, it has settled around $108 to $110 per barrel, roughly $44 to $46 higher than the same...
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