Author Archives: Chris Handy

February: Ingredient Procurement Cost Drivers and How GPOs Help Food Manufacturers Protect Margins

Ingredient procurement is one of the biggest cost pressures facing food manufacturers today. Ingredient prices fluctuate rapidly, supplier increases often arrive with little notice, and one poorly timed purchase can wipe out hard-earned margin. For many companies, managing ingredient costs has become increasingly unpredictable. Food manufacturers are dealing with commodity volatility, transportation surcharges, and supply…

January: The Overlooked Savings in MRO and Facility Supplies: What Most Manufacturers Miss

Manufacturers often miss significant savings because facility supplies are treated as low-priority, indirect expenses rather than strategic cost drivers. Within that broader category, MRO represents one of the largest and least controlled areas of spend, driven by reactive purchases, inconsistent sourcing, and limited visibility. Companies that address facility supply spend holistically, with focused attention on…

December: The Hidden Power of Collective Purchasing: Why Collaboration Wins

As you shop for products every day, you may notice how much money is saved when purchasing in bulk. Wholesale clubs have built their business models around the idea that volume changes outcomes. When you can combine purchases, pricing will improve, access expands, and maintaining consistency becomes easier. What often feels like a straightforward user…

Built on Integrity: The All Star Journey Through the Decades

What Services Does a Top-Rated Purchasing Company Offer? A reputable purchasing partner provides support designed to help you lower costs. They also improve your relationships with suppliers and save time. When you partner with a company offering group purchasing for small manufacturers, you gain stronger purchasing power. If you’re in the confectionery field, you’ll connect…