CRS has partnered with Group Purchasing Solutions (GPS), the nation’s premier group purchasing company. CRS’ partnership with GPS enables us to offer your company an opportunity to save significantly on everyday office supply expenditures.
Through this partnership, there is no cost to your company to become a member of Group Purchasing Solutions. Simply enter VIP code 1003 when you enroll in the GPS Group Purchasing Program to obtain your complimentary membership on behalf of CRS.
About GPS
Group Purchasing Solutions (GPS) offers small, mid-size, and large businesses a valuable solution to significantly improve profit performance by reducing costs in key expense categories. GPS successfully combines the buying volume of hundreds of companies into a single, multi-million dollar purchasing group. This considerable buying power enables their organization to negotiate large-volume pricing contracts, as well as increased service levels for member companies through GPS’ Alliance Partner providers.
Member companies receive discounts and services at levels attainable only through the combined purchasing power of GPS' membership. Their exclusive contract pricing is based on a multi-million dollar aggregated volume, a level virtually impossible to obtain by an individual company. By becoming a member of GPS and combining a company’s individual purchasing volume with their group, any organization can benefit from our large volume discounts.
The GPS value proposition is simple:
Provide members with a single-source, risk-free solution for substantially
reducing their current costs of products and services.
GPS’ diverse membership ranges from small business enterprises and entrepreneurial entities to Fortune 500 companies. Member companies benefit from GPS’ procurement and strategic sourcing expertise, as well as our ongoing commitment to the development and management of Alliance Partner contracts. These benefits provide unmatched resources for the sustained growth and profitability of our member companies.
Membership Benefits
Members benefit not only by receiving significant discounts, but through a selection of personalized services and tools, providing unmatched savings of both money and time.
As a GPS member, you will gain the following benefits:
- Significant cost savings - Most member companies save up to 83% by utilizing GPS’ expertly negotiated contracts.
- No need to negotiate contracts with multiple suppliers - GPS provides a comprehensive selection of pre-negotiated contracts with their nationally recognized Alliance Partner suppliers offering a wide range of products and services saving your company time and money.
- Flexibility - Utilize only those contracts that are the most beneficial for your company's specific needs.
- No minimums - Members are not required to purchase a minimum quantity of products or services from any of their Alliance Partners.
- Improved operational efficiency - Simple and convenient purchasing to increase operational efficiency. Participating companies order directly from their Alliance Partners through GPS’ Members Only website.
- Member advocacy and ongoing support - GPS' commitment to contracting with nationally recognized suppliers ensures that your company receives only premium products, services and support at the best prices.
- A one-stop solution to effectively streamline and manage your company's procurement processes - As a GPS member you will reduce procurement costs and related operational expenses, ultimately resulting in higher profit margins for your company!
The Power of Group Purchasing
As a result of GPS’ exclusive partnerships with industry leading manufacturers and suppliers, your company will benefit from access to their pre-negotiated, large volume purchasing contracts. These contracts enable companies to buy direct, completely eliminating third-party involvement. There are no fees, no retainers and no long-term contracts for your business. The strength of the purchasing volume of their member companies allows GPS the leverage to negotiate the highest discount levels and additional benefits for all GPS member companies.
Procurement Department Advocate
Think of GPS as much more than a savings resource. GPS takes pride in their ability to partner with companies’ procurement professionals in order to optimize their efforts. The GPS team of professionals serve their members, not only as knowledgeable experts, but also as dedicated advocates. They work with member's procurement departments to ensure that their companies are provided with the best pricing for quality products and services through GPS’ Alliance Partners. By working closely with your procurement department, GPS can reduce your company's costs as well as streamline and improve the efficiency of your procurement processes.
Serving Member Needs
GPS exists because of their members. As a member-driven organization, they are committed to serving GPS’ member companies and their purchasing needs in order to contribute to their overall success. The better GPS serves their members, the more beneficial they are to both the GPS member companies and Alliance Partners. In addition, they welcome members to take an active role in GPS, encouraging contributions and suggestions for product or service categories that their members find beneficial for their companies.
Employee Discount Program
GPS offers companies of all sizes a turn-key solution for providing a cost-effective employee discount program. Through the GPS Employee Discount Program, employers can pass the savings that they enjoy as GPS members onto their employees as a valuable addition to their employee benefits package as well as a proven employee hiring and retention tool. To take advantage of this opportunity, employers offer their membership privileges at no cost to their employees as a part of their benefits package. Participating employees are provided access to the exclusive Members Only website through their employer where they can benefit from significant discounts by purchasing directly from GPS’ Alliance Partners.
Start saving today! Visit www.GroupPurchasingSolutions.com and enter VIP code 1003 when you complete the GPS Membership Enrollment Form to obtain your complimentary membership on behalf of CRS (a $240.00 annual savings for your company). |
