Phoenix, AZ - January 19, 2012 - Time is Money: Make an Impact in Your Sourcing Program at Innovation ‘12
How do you develop a plan to not only manage costs and but also continue to provide the highest value to your customers? Since procurement’s influence across the organization has increased and is a growing contributor to a company’s competitiveness it’s important to have access to the tools needed to deliver the greatest value at the lowest cost.
Intesource, the e-sourcing experts, will host Innovation ’12, an annual user conference and information exchange for sourcing and procurement executives and professionals, March 4-6, 2012 at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. The conference offers a unique, purely educational experience unlike any other in the industry. Innovation ‘12 is designed for Intesource customers and organizations looking to expand and evolve their current e-sourcing programs.
Phoenix, AZ – January 9, 2012 - Arby’s Employs E-sourcing to Control Costs in 2012
Restaurants are feeling the pinch. As operating costs rise due to surging prices for basic ingredients such as sugar, flour, cheese, and beef, foodservice operators are forced to find ways to reduce costs internally or -- unfavorable as it may sound, raise menu prices.
ARCOP, a leading supply chain cooperative for Arby’s restaurants, recently partnered with e-sourcing experts Intesource to create greater efficiencies and help control expenses.
Phoenix, AZ – November 3, 2011 - Value Driven Retailers Adopt a Sustainable Approach to E-sourcing
Record cotton costs from first quarter this year are forcing stores to increase prices this holiday season. This, coupled with the fact that consumer caution is at an all-time high, raises concerns for inflation of commodities as well as shipping and labor costs. In response, some companies have adopted a sustainable approach to keeping a lid on prices.
Anna’s Linens has implemented e-sourcing as a proven approach to gaining visibility into true market pricing, time after time. The Costa Mesa, Calif.-based specialty retailer of quality, value priced home fashions, partnered with Intesource in 2008 as its e-sourcing solution provider.
Phoenix, AZ – August 16, 2011 – Retailers Curtail Rising Costs through Private Label Procurement
Rocketing costs, from gas, to coffee, beef, and cotton, is forcing consumers to cut back on expenses and reach for store brands. According to a recent survey by Acosta Sales and Marketing, Jacksonville, FL, 41% of shoppers say that nearly half of all purchases are now private label.
Innovative retailers like Rite Aid Corporation, Spartan Stores, and Wegmans have found ways to pass even greater savings on to their shoppers by using e-sourcing in their procurement processes.
Phoenix, AZ – June 1, 2011 – Supermarkets Like Price Chopper Stick With Full-Service e-Sourcing
Full-service or self-service? E-sourcing solution providers are a dime a dozen in today’s high tech world. More and more organizations are adopting online negotiation tools to lower their cost of goods and services. Low cost, self-serve e-sourcing models can be tempting at first glance, but low cost can come at a high price. One poorly executed sourcing project can have a long term negative impact.
Phoenix, AZ – April 19, 2011 – Schnuck Markets and Other Savvy Retailers are Using Contract Management to Increase Visibility
Contracts. They are an integral part of every business. Possibly the most important business tool. And over the last couple years, they’ve been impacted like never before - think supplier bankruptcies, failure to deliver on agreements, and restricted inventory levels. As a result, NCMA statistics show that Contract Management is experiencing tremendous growth despite the economic downturn.
Phoenix, AZ – January 18, 2011 – Strength in Numbers: Strategic Retailers are Joining Forces to Create Better Cost Efficiencies
Forward-thinking food chains, drug stores, distributors and other industry members are slated to join forces this March in an effort to generate profit-improvement opportunities. They hope to discover ways to further cut costs while maintaining quality.
Phoenix, AZ – December 27, 2010 – Sophisticated Supermarkets, Like Spartan Stores, Are Turning to Full-Service e-Sourcing
Traditional negotiation practices are time consuming. And many e-procurement providers don’t offer the necessary support to achieve optimum pricing…Spartan Stores, a Michigan based grocery wholesaler and retailer, recently automated its procurement process with a full-service provider.
Phoenix, AZ – November 8, 2010 – Bashas’ Expands its Relationship with Intesource to Help Reduce Costs & Generate Bottom-Line Efficiencies
Bashas’ Family of Stores has expanded its relationship with Intesource, an Arizona-based firm dedicated to helping companies develop best practices in procurement and sourcing. With a renewed focus on operating a lean company, Bashas’ continues to look for ways to help reduce costs and generate bottom-line efficiencies.
Phoenix, AZ – March 16, 2010 – Intesource Announces Release of eSuite 5.0
Intesource, the e-Sourcing experts, today announce the release of eSuite 5.0 featuring Vendor and Risk Management, and the new Market Price Commodity Center in addition to customizable views throughout the suite including e-Auctions.
Phoenix, AZ – February 16, 2010 – Intesource Reports Sustained Growth Despite Economic Climate
The lingering economic climate continues to plague operational results among businesses worldwide. But it’s not all bad news: Phoenix-based Intesource, the e-Sourcing experts, today announced another year of solid, double-digit growth.
Phoenix, AZ – January 19, 2010 – Industry luminaries focus on upcoming Best Practices in Sourcing and Procurement Conference
Intesource, the e-sourcing experts, today announced additional details surrounding the 7th annual Innovation Best Practices in Sourcing and Procurement Conference to be held at The Fairmont Princess Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, March 7-9.
Phoenix, AZ – February 3, 2009 – Intesource helps companies weather the economic storm
Intesource, the e-sourcing experts, announced today that they achieved growth in 2008 equal to twice the industry average as estimated by AMR, a leading industry research group.
Phoenix, AZ – July 30, 2008 – Intesource Named One of the Top 100 Innovators in the Industry
Intesource, the e-Sourcing experts, has been named as one of Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine’s Executive 100 in its June/July 2008 issue – highlighting the industry’s most innovative supply and demand chain vendors.
March 7, 2007 – Microsoft recognizes Intesource as High-Potential Managed ISV/Software Solutions Partner
Intesource, the intelligent sourcing experts, today announced it has become one of only twenty Microsoft Managed ISV partners worldwide, recognizing their expertise and total impact in the marketplace. Intesource has been selected to join an elite group of global partners as one of the featured portfolio solutions for the retail industry.
February 12, 2007 - Microsoft recognizes Intesource as Gold Certified Partner
Phoenix, AZ – February 12, 2007 – Intesource, the intelligent sourcing experts, today announced that Microsoft has officially recognized the company as a Gold Certified Partner in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in ISV/Software Solutions, Mobility Solutions, Database Management-Business Intelligence Solutions and Business Process and Integration Solutions. This is Microsoft’s highest partner certification level and reflects the proven experience and expertise Intesource leverages in creating world-class spend management solutions.
