The E&I Economic Benefit ModelTM

A Smarter Way to Source for Education

Work with a Partner You Can Trust

Enrollment is down. Budgets are frozen. Every decision carries more weight. Every minute is stretched. And every dollar matters more than ever.

At E&I Cooperative Services, we understand the pressure. For over 90 years, we’ve helped more than 6,200 educational institutions like yours navigate procurement with confidence, strategy, and savings.

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Introducing the E&I Economic Benefit Model

A Procurement Gamechanger for Higher Education and K–12

Unlike anything else in the cooperative marketplace, our Economic Benefit Model (EBM) delivers total economic value—not just savings.

Leverage E&I’s Economic Benefit ModelTM that quantifies total overall value

Gain visibility, stability,
and control

Save an average of 4–10%
on every contract (over ALL other market options)

What Makes E&I’s Economic Benefit Model Different?

The EBM is built on three powerful pillars:

Cost Reduction

Cost Avoidance

Incentives & Revenue

It’s embedded in every E&I contract—so you benefit automatically.

Why Go It Alone?

Avoid the Pitfalls. Embrace the Benefits.

With E&I’s Economic Benefit Model, you’ll avoid:

  • Cost uncertainty
  • RFP-related costs and resource drain
  • Supplier management stress
  • Employee burnout
  • Poor stakeholder experience
  • Missed financial opportunities
  • Hidden indirect costs

How to get started

Find Your E&I Rep

Participate in a
Complimentary, No-
Risk Consultation

Gain a
Comprehensive
Understanding of Your
Savings Opportunities

Feel Better with a
Partner Who Has
Your Back

What Our Members Say

“What stands out to me about E&I’s Economic Benefit Model is its ability to clearly demonstrate the measurable impact of cooperative purchasing. By providing members with a reliable and transparent estimate of both cost savings and added value, it not only validates the benefits we see in practice but also strengthens our ability to communicate that value within our institutions. It’s a practical, data-driven tool that helps us make more informed procurement decisions.”

Rachael E. Capo, Esq.
Director of Procurement Services, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

“I appreciate that the Economic Benefit Model was shaped with member input. It reflects the cooperative spirit of E&I and ensures the numbers presented are both reliable and meaningful.”

Ryan Balber
Director, Virginia Higher Education Procurement Consortium

Ready to See the Difference?

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Let’s talk about how E&I can help your institution thrive.

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