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…
ACC Unveils New Logo & Corporate Identity The new design elevates the company’s brand, and reflects the progress and evolution of the business. It also builds on ACC’s position as an industry leader and their expertise in delivering cost reduction and profit improvement for clients. “The new logo and slogan communicate a simple, but clear…
It’s Time for New Year’s Resolutions – Resolve to Save and Start with Reducing Costs. Resolutions are not only personal. Your business can benefit from a fresh start, too. The start of a new year is the perfect time to set goals and to improve your business. Even if you think you don’t have time…
ACC is proud to be included in the 2015 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. Listed at 1,139, ACC is among the highest ranked expense management firms in the country, and is ranked at #5 within all private companies in Kentucky. The list is a distinguished award, a celebration…
ACC Saves nearly Half a Million Dollars for Two Organizations Companies realized dramatic savings and improved their profitability across a variety of expense areas through their partnership with Alliance Cost Containment (ACC). From reduced spending to achieving a smaller number of suppliers, ACC finds areas where improvements can be made for 98% of our clients.…
A Penny Saved or a Penny Earned – How Would You vote? With five bad years behind us and a double-dip recession still a possibility, virtually every business we’ve encountered would count getting back to 2007 sales levels as a moral victory. Customers are hanging on to their money and incremental sales growth may be…