ACC Aligns with Long John Silver’s Franchisees to Provide Purchasing ACC has announced the signing of a new contract between the Long John Silver’s National Purchasing Cooperative and Long John Silver’s. Effective August 1, 2015, ACC assumed management of all indirect spending programs for the 1,100+ Long John Silver’s throughout the United States. Daniel E.…
ACC & Rubicon Global Announce Partnership Customers Benefit from More Cost-Effective, Eco-Friendly Waste Management Alliance Cost Containment (ACC) is proud to announce a new partnership with Rubicon Global, the world’s leading provider of cloud-based, sustainable waste and recycling solutions. This groundbreaking partnership will enable ACC, a leading provider of cost reduction solutions in more…
Considering a Large Capital Purchase? Consider a Reverse Auction. Earlier this year, ACC introduced a reverse auction technology tool to allow our clients to get the best pricing possible on large, one-time purchases. Early experiences suggest that new service will be a very popular addition to our many ways to save money. The…
Create Formularies to Control and Focus Purchasing – A Tip From The Healthcare World One of the purchasing techniques used by many healthcare providers to control expenses is to create specific approved product lists by category. Each list, known as a formulary, limits what product buyers can purchase without first gaining approval. The biggest advantage…
Constantly Expanding Wireless Phone Bills Require Constant Attention to Keep Them Under Control Do your corporate wireless bills seem to grow every month? Controlling wireless spend is very difficult as carriers’ marketing departments are skilled at designing plans which confuse their clients. Usage patterns change and rate structures change frequently. Therefore the Alliance Cost Containment…
Cutting Cost to Drive Growth — A Growing Trend in the Fortune 1000 A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted key points from Deloitte’s Third Biennial Cost Survey: Cost-improvement Practices and Trends in the Fortune 1000. One of the most interesting aspects of the study is the growing mindset among companies that cutting cost is a way to…
Don’t Sign Away Your Right to Negotiate a Better Deal How many times are you asked to sign a contract for a service that you simply accept without reading? We all know that we shouldn’t do it, but we all do it from time to time. When it comes to signing an agreement with a…