Transparency is crucial in making the best decisions for your company. Seeing the full scope of company costs can save you now and in the long run. The easiest way to ensure fiscal transparency is by obtaining access to the data which details every component that goes into your pricing. 

People often find themselves drifting to the outer edges of the behavioral spectrum in the workplace. When there is a deadline inching closer or a co-worker rubs you the wrong way, you want to avoid becoming too passive or acting inappropriately aggressive. Using the strategies in this blog, you can learn assertive habits that will help you navigate the workplace.

The ability to negotiate well impacts many factors of a business. Whether you're negotiating for a job, salary, resources, or a sale, negotiating properly can save time and money. Implementing the right strategies will help you conduct a successful negotiation. 

Continuing our focus on the 2016 CoVest Member Meeting guest speakers, this week we focus on Lenovo Data Center Group Software and what they have to say about IT in today's market and what we can expect in the near future. 

At the 2016 CoVest Member Meeting, Milwaukee Tool gave a fascinating presentation on emerging industry trends and what to expect in the future of power tools. 

The Medical Mutual of Ohio and GOJO industries 13-month outcome study on hand hygiene is the first study to prove that a comprehensive hand hygiene program reduces healthcare claims due to hand hygiene preventable illnesses. This study was presented at the 2016 CoVest Member Meeting and here are the results:

What is Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and how does it pertain to group purchasing organizations (GPO)? Savings don't have to end after your initial purchase. 

Mission: Assist member in the creation of centralized contracts for additional categories. 

A current CoVest member has already tackled some of the more straightforward categories in their path towards centralized procurement. Their next goal is to expand their indirect categories and drive compliance.