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Questions worth asking.
What group purchasing can do for you, and what it doesn't.
- What is a group purchasing organization?
- A GPO aggregates the buying power of many companies so they can access pricing that none of them could negotiate individually. epg does this specifically for logistics procurement and supply chain, pooling members' shipping spend into a single negotiating position.
- Do I keep my own carrier account?
- Yes. Members receive a direct account at member pricing. epg negotiates the contract; the account and the relationship remain yours.
- How long does it take to start saving?
- epg's enrollment runs in three steps — become a member, explore the savings, and receive a direct account. Typically it's a few short weeks from enrollment to shipping under epg's rates.
- Which spend categories are covered?
- Small parcel, LTL and truckload, ocean freight, fulfillment and warehousing, shipping intelligence, and spend management programs.
- Is there an RFP process?
- Generally, no. Most epg members are shipping under epg's pre-negotiated contracts that only require enrollment. For complex logistics needs, epg runs an expedited pricing process with our carriers to address even the most unique shipping characteristics.
- How much will my business actually save?
- Even for companies with a robust logistics team and fiercely negotiated carrier contracts, epg's GPO contracts should deliver between 15–45% savings, depending on category and carrier selected.
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