There were nearly 3 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private employers last year, according to the Bureau of Labor. While the number dropped by about 50,000 from the year before, businesses could continue to see that number decline even more if they implement proper safety training and equipment.

Every year, multiple CoVest categories come up for renewal as contract expiration dates come into play. For 2016, three indirect spend category contracts are on review due to their approaching expiration: corrugated, lab supplies and bearings and power transmissions. 

Mission: to build a global category approach at the request of one of our members.

With our member's total spend in the US and Europe exceeding $3 million annually, they were seeking savings that expanded over the span of many borders. 

The CoVest/Staples global office products contract extends best-in-class pricing to all CoVest members for office supplies, facilities/janitorial items, promotional items, print, computer peripherals and furniture.

The CoVest Sourcing Network, a Group Purchasing Organization(GPO) based in Cleveland, has entered into an agreement with Staples Promotional Products, a division of Staples Advantage, to provide promotional products and related services to its members.