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Buyers Benefits Many companies are trying to move toward centralized purchasing, but it is very difficult. To some extent, this is a result of the nature of the business. Far-flung properties face differing needs for landscaping or pool maintenance based upon geographic region. Different properties within the same company, and even different apartment units within the same property have different brands and/or models of appliances, fixtures, and HVAC systems all of which require different repair parts. Consequently, current purchasing systems require a near constant flow of phone calls and faxed requisitions... from the properties based upon their specific needs... to the regional or headquarters office for approval... then back to the property for conversion into purchase orders... and finally to the supplier for fulfillment. The cost and inefficiency of paper based, centralized purchasing is simply so cumbersome that it negates the advantages of volume discounts. Because MRO supplies are usually high-volume, low-dollar amount purchases, the cost of processing the request is may be higher than the cost of the item being purchased. Cost savings in terms of efficiency - less time spent processing purchase orders, reduced inventory costs and increased maintenance levels resulting in lower resident turnover. Management Control - reduce “maverick” purchases, improved management information and reporting. E-Catalogs - Customized catalogs to meet the specific demands of each company or each property. RFQ’s / Bids - Locate the best possible sources for goods and services. Establish contract pricing. Through the use of detailed templates for RFQ’s (requests for quote) the bidding process is greatly simplified and expedited. For more information, download current sales literature (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader™) or call us at 1.800.665.9994 Home | Catalog Search | Purchase Order | RFQ / Bid | Links | About Us | Biographies | Opportunities | What's New? | Buyers Benefits | Suppliers Benefits | Privacy Statement | Terms & Conditions 6620 Cortez Road West |
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