What is a Group Purchasing Organization?

A group purchasing organization (GPO) combines the purchasing power of a collective of businesses to leverage better pricing, service levels and account representation from suppliers to simplify the buying process for purchasing professionals. The GPO model is quickly gaining adoption within leading procurement teams. By partnering with a GPO, private enterprises can gain more spend under management and transform their supply chain. Learn everything you need to know about GPOs.
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What Is a GPO & How Do GPO Services Work?
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The Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) Model? (video)
WHAT IS A GPO?
Watch to learn why the GPO model is critical to the supply chain, what our unique strategic sourcing approach is and how a group purchasing organization can benefit your business.
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Group Purchasing Organization Benefits Explained
GPO BENEFITS
How do group purchasing organizations benefit members and add value beyond cost savings? Explore the benefits of group purchasing organization membership.
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What is a GPO & other FAQs answered
GPO 101: FAQS
We compiled the most common and frequently asked questions about buying groups and answered them - all in one convenient spot. Learn about group purchasing organizations.
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How You'll Benefit From a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) 

FREE GUIDE: Strategically Manage Spend & Increase Speed to Savings

Group purchasing organizations can narrow the scope of priorities for procurement as they take on and deliver on the most important value drivers. In our guide, “Reshaping the Future of Purchasing,” you’ll discover the benefits and value-added drivers that you'll gain through GPO membership:

  • Greater savings, more quickly and for longer
  • Reduced risk
  • Streamlined and cost-effective procurement
  • Products and services for optimized supply chain management

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Benefits of a GPO (free guide)