Purchasing Consortium Finishes Another Solid Year; Annual Meeting Set for January 31The Purchasing Consortium finished the Year Ended July 31, 2017 with total purchases of $6.3 million and estimated saving of an overall 20%. That compares to a volume of $6.4 million for the previous year. Individual volume and savings reports should go out to member schools next week. Meanwhile, a preliminary analysis of the data reveal two trends;
These trends point to the importance of attending the upcoming Purchasing Consortium Annual Meeting on January 31 and brief informative conversations with vendor representatives. Both parties greatly benefit at this meeting, because the number one issue for vendors is the lack of an opportunity to meet and talk with people. As a reminder, the PAISBOA Purchasing Consortium Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 31, from 8:00 a.m.-12 noon, at the Springfield Country Club, 400 W Sproul Rd, Springfield. Register TODAY! This Meeting is important for several reasons:
We promise you a good four-hour experience that morning – more than worth your time, and it promises to be an enjoyable day. Every member of the PAISBOA Purchasing Consortium should be represented, and other schools are welcome to come and see what we are doing. Registration for the Annual Meeting is now open. Please join us by REGISTERING HERE. For more information, contact Al Greenough. |