Cost Saving

What is the future for the labs supplies distribution business? Nobody knows for sure, of course. However, there are signs that are predictors.

This article discusses the changes that have occurred in the Laboratory marketplace relative to how the prices of products are determined

Basics of syringe filter construction, choosing the correct product for the application, filter manufacturers, and pricing.

Water is used in every type of lab for everything from hand and glassware washing to some of the most complex biochemical assays.  But in my experience, very few lab managers are knowledgeable about reagent grade water and only very few lab managers can provide a correct explanation of the differences between Type I, II and III water.

How do you save money on pipet tips without jeopardizing your test results?

Would you be willing to jeopardize your results to save money by buying pipet tips that are inaccurate or contaminated? The answer is easy because the cost of introducing error far outweighs the money saved. So what is the "safe" choice? Here are the primary ways labs make the best choice:

What do transportation costs really cost?

Big distributors have the red carpet rolled out for their 'A' customers, while the B, C and D customers get the Wal-Mart treatment – but without the low prices.

So in this article, you will first get a glimpse of what it’s like to be an "A" customer. Then we will explore what’s going on with the B, C and D customers - the other 99% of labs.

Profitable Procurement contributes quantifiable profit directly to your bottom line through an innovative strategy of “selling” procurement process improvements plus aggregated purchasing volume to a single vendor and increasing your negotiating power exponentially.

Let’s see how your organization can profit from an unexpected source, and convert an expense category into a profit center.

How do you change your procurement department from a cost center to a profit center?

In this blog, we share the top ten things you should ask for when negotiating contracts with a major distributor. LPS can help you win at the bargaining table!