How Universities Can Save Millions by Aligning Procurement with Financing Strategies
Concerns about financing higher education have likely never been higher. The enrollment cliff, rising prices, and new threats to funding mechanisms have all of us worried about the future. The pressure on finance and procurement teams to reduce costs without sacrificing quality can be overwhelming. The decisions you will be forced to make can have […]
The Role of Educational Cooperatives in Bridging Funding Gaps for Educational Institutions
While there have always been education funding gaps that prevented institutions from meeting all of their goals, this landscape is shifting. In today’s environment, it’s not a subtle shift either. We’re seeing dramatic changes in higher ed funding that can have a long-term and lasting impact on the way academic institutions operate. Educational funding is […]
E&I Cooperative Services Releases 2025 State of Higher Education Procurement Industry Report
April 17, 2025 | Timely analysis examines the complex challenges facing procurement professionals in higher education
Is Your School or Campus Fully Prepared for Spring Grounds Maintenance?
Ensuring your outdoor areas are fully prepared contributes to the overall well-being of the school community, creates a welcoming environment, and helps maintain long-term landscape health. Well-maintained grounds create an inviting, aesthetically pleasing atmosphere, enhancing the overall image of the school or campus. Landscaping that reflects the character of the school helps foster pride among students, […]
Top 10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Purchasing Cooperative
In the education sector, cooperative purchasing has become an essential part of procurement to lower costs and streamline purchasing. Member-driven purchasing organizations leverage aggregated buying power to secure bulk volume discounts and more favorable terms. While managing tight budgets and complex regulations, cooperatives can help you meet your goals more easily. Here are 10 tips […]
How to Maximize Education Cost Savings with a Cooperative Buying Strategy
Holding the line on costs when prices continue to rise can be challenging, to say the least. With increasing pressure on budgets, maintaining quality and compliance without overspending is a tough balancing act for procurement teams. Cooperative buying offers a solution by enabling your institution to leverage collective purchasing power to achieve volume discounts you […]
How to Choose the Right Purchasing Cooperative for Your Educational Institution
In today’s challenging economic environment, educational institutions are increasingly turning to strategic purchasing solutions to maximize their budgets and improve operational efficiency. Selecting the right higher education purchasing cooperative can significantly impact your ability to achieve cost savings, streamline procurement, and meet broader institutional objectives. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the selection process […]
How Purchasing Cooperatives Help Educational Institutions Save on Procurement
In education procurement, you are constantly balancing the needs of your institution while carefully managing costs. Every dollar you spend in one area is one less for you to spend elsewhere. With rising costs and tight budgets, procurement teams are intensifying their focus on reducing expenses without sacrificing quality. Education cooperatives offer a powerful solution […]
The Role of Educational Cooperatives in Enhancing Procurement Efficiency
When you have an efficient procurement process, you can maximize your budget, reduce the administrative workload, and support academic and administrative goals. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? However, it’s never that easy. Procurement systems have evolved over time, yet many still rely on outdated approaches to buying. Traditional procurement methods often involve complex negotiations, inconsistent pricing, […]
How Purchasing Cooperatives Improve Supplier Relationships and Pricing
Procurement teams often juggle a long list of tasks, which can often feel overwhelming, especially with today’s uncertain funding and tight budgets. There is considerable pressure to reduce costs without compromising on quality, while also finding ways to reduce the administration burden that comes with procurement. Purchasing cooperatives offer a strategic advantage to help reduce […]