Education eProcurement 101: Examples, Software, Benefits, and More
In an era of rising prices, budgetary constraints, and uncertain enrollment numbers, there is increasing pressure to streamline processes, reduce costs, and do more with less. Today’s higher ed institutions are experiencing a significant drop in tuition revenue, contributing to a 70% increase in the number of colleges facing financial distress. This situation is particularly […]
Enhancing Supplier Diversity & Streamlining Procurement: Texas A&M’s Success with E&I’s Staples Contract
An Interview with Robby Bounds, Texas A&M University Executive Director of Procurement Services In this blog post, we delve into how Texas A&M University (TAMU) took significant steps to enhance its supplier diversity initiatives and streamline procurement processes through E&I’s Staples contract. Robby Bounds, Texas A&M University Executive Director of Procurement Services explains why this […]
What is an EMMP & What are the Benefits of Partnering with One?
Managing Maintenance Service Agreements on Your Behalf We’ve recently launched new contracts with three leading equipment maintenance management program (EMMP) providers: Electronic Risks Consultants, Remi, and Specialty Underwriters. But what is an EMMP, and what are the benefits of partnering with one? In short, an EMMP manages original equipment manufacturer (OEM) maintenance service agreements on […]
Cooperative Purchasing 101: A Primer for Busy C-Suite Execs
Webinars Conducted on | Thursday, August 3, 2023 @ 2PM (ET) Sponsored by | E&I Cooperative Services Presented by | E&I Cooperative Services Cooperative Purchasing 101: A Primer for Busy Higher Education Executives As a busy C-Suite executive, you understand the importance of efficiency and cost savings in your procurement process. Cooperative purchasing can help. […]
Drive your strategy with E&I’s analytics service
Webinars Conducted on: Thursday, August 10th @ 2PM Sponsored by | E&I Cooperative Services Presented by | E&I Cooperative Services Strategic Spend Assessment: Drive Your Strategy with Our Analytics Service Now more than ever, schools and universities are being asked to do more with less. With goods and services making up the bulk of addressable […]
Hurricane Season 2023: It Just Takes One
Firsthand Insights on Emergency Preparedness The first official day of hurricane season in the U.S. was June 1. While this year’s outlook for hurricanes is “near-normal,” it just takes one to cause significant damage. It is still early–we are just hitting peak season when historically most hurricanes hit due to El Nino, El Nina, Oceanic […]
Is a Three-Bid Procurement Strategy for Employee Relocations Wasting Time & Money?
Why Full-Service Relocation Programs are the Answer for Your Organization Collecting three competitive bids for purchases is a logical, sensible way to find the best price for goods and services. Today, many organizations regularly employ a three-bid procurement strategy for a variety of purchases in order to find the best value for their dollar. Like […]
Supplier Spotlight: Apple Products & Support Services Through the E&I CDW-G Contract
An Interview with Brooke Langley, Apple Business Development Strategist, Higher Ed at CDW-G We sat down with Brooke Langley, Apple Business Development Strategist, Higher Ed at CDW-G, to discuss how CDW-G helps our higher education members get the Apple products and support services they need. Please tell us how Apple changed their procurement process for […]
How Educational Institutions Sell Unused IPv4 Addresses for Millions
Guide to Selling University IPv4 Addresses This blog originally appeared on the IPv4.Global blog. The demand for IPv4 addresses (addresses that allow devices to communicate on the internet) has reached an all-time high. Universities across the country including Penn State, MIT and Harvard and many others are selling large blocks of IPv4 addresses that they […]
E&I Announces Winners of its 14th Annual Business Partner Awards
April 2023 | B&H, Staples, Huron Consulting, Patterson Dental, and Collegiate Travel Planners Recognized
