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Making the best choice takes science!

This blog post includes everything you would want to know about containers and caps, starting with how to select the right plastic for your chemicals.

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!

Are you getting the maximum benefit from your distributor contract or agreement? Don't assume that your distributor rep has the expertise or the motivation to guide you. Here are a few things to ask for that will help you get the most out of your existing agreement.

-What is vendor consolidation and why is it considered beneficial? 

-What are the key benefits of vendor consolidation?

-How much would your lab benefit from vendor consolidation?

-Can you have all the advantages of vendor consolidation and have vendors compete for your business?