Corrugated and linerboard markets are soaring A pandemic-driven rise in e-commerce has put substantial upward price pressure on corrugated boxes (a $190B market*), and additional price surges are expected between Q2 and Q3 21. In 2020, the cardboard box industry not only saw double-digit growth, but suppliers of linerboard and corrugating medium — the two grades of…
$22 billion allocated in the CARES Act for colleges and universities to use as Coronavirus relief also includes purchases to improve air quality. Another $43M can be used by K-12 schools for clean air initiatives. ACC’s partner offers state of the art Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization systems that work with your schools current heating & cooling…
Copiers, Printers and Toners at The Lowest Market Prices Copiers and Printers are a staple in every office, university and PE portfolio company. Understanding how and where to reduce the cost of your copier’s hardware, ink, toner and maintenance may not make a huge impact on your procurement costs overall, but over time the bottom…
How to Source Certified PPE for Business PPE for Businesses: N95 Masks, KN95 Masks, Sanitizer, Gloves, Thermometers and More Alliance Cost Containment’s sanitation and janitorial program: N95 Masks KN95 Masks 3-Ply Masks Gloves Thermometers Plexiglass Dividers Sanitation Supplies Scheduled Cleaning / Sanitation Hand Sanitizer – Gel & Liquid Janitorial Services Waste Disposal (industrial and recycling)…
Lower Expenses for Sanitation Supplies and Janitorial Services Keeping your facilities looking clean and tidy is pivotal to business success From that critical positive first impression to employee health and satisfaction and industry regulations, ACC consults with your procurement department to develop a customized janitorial strategy. We work with top-rated suppliers to deliver quality janitorial…
ERC Tax Credit: Offset payroll tax and get cash back; No cost review – we’ll do the heavy lifting The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is part of the CARES Act. It is a fully refundable tax credit that incentivizes employers to retain staff by providing specific tax relief. If a business qualifies for $100,000 in…
PPE: What to watch for when purchasing N95 Masks, KN95 Masks, Gloves and other personal protective equipment Major Takeaway Identifying potentially fraudulent or untrustworthy PPE vendors is not a step to skip in your PPE procurement process. Checking references, understanding your chosen supplier’s manufacturing history, and verifying certifications before making purchases will mitigate risks and…
COST IMPACTS – Q4 2020 While many of these increases are Covid-19 related, some are simply due to general market dynamics. In many of these areas, there is an opportunity to mitigate rising costs by focusing on cost reduction activities. Insurance Increases in premiums have moderated over the past 90 days but remain higher…
How to fix it… Although carriers are no longer as willing to compete for new business by lowering rates, we can help offset these rising costs in other indirect expense areas. ACC is offering a custom, no-cost savings analysis to reduce your procurement costs. Contact us to help offset the rising cost of shipping by aggressively lowering…
Alliance Cost Containment Presents Tips for Long John Silver’s and other QSR’s to keep locations clean and costs under control Learn more about Transblue for your locations Dave Wescott, Founder and CEO of Transblue, one of the largest privately held facility maintenance providers in the U.S., explains safety tips and how important a sanitary restaurant…