With premium rates increasing as a result of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to review current insurance plans across your investments and lock in lower costs. Carriers can still offer competitive rates if your portfolio’s risk profiles are well prepared and actively marketed. Our team of group purchasing private equity experts works with PE…
Would you believe that something as simple as broken glass jars could lead to $4.9M in cost savings? A pricing pickle A food manufacturing and distribution company brought in ACC to as part of an expense reduction initiative. Food production quality at the plant was always paramount, but Joe, a production manager, noticed how many…
A Familiar Story A $15B+ healthcare company realized they were overpaying on their existing Telecom contracts for wireless, wireline, voice and data. We assessed their internal capabilities and evaluated market options. Despite two years remaining on the existing agreement, ACC engaged in a renegotiation with their incumbent Telecom provider to reduce costs to below market…
NWRA Introduces New Member Savings Programs through Alliance Cost Containment Member NWRA Companies and Their Employees Can Now Enjoy Significant Savings on a Wide Range of Products and Services WASHINGTON, DC– August 1, 2016 — The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) today added a new partner to its popular member savings programs with…
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…