Centerpoint Group

06/02/2026

Heat-related illness is one of the most preventable workplace hazards, yet it still sends thousands of workers home injured every year. Our latest guide covers recognition, response, and the prevention protocols every employer should have in place.

It’s important for employers to be aware of the dangers that excessive heat exposure has on employees.

06/01/2026

If MRO only accounts for a small share of spend, why does it create so much cost leakage?

In manufacturing, MRO may only represent 5 to 10% of cost of goods sold, yet it can drive 70 to 80% of procurement transactions. That’s exactly why it deserves more strategic attention.

Hidden savings opportunities often come down to 5 moves:

✅ Supplier consolidation
✅ Better inventory visibility
✅ Digital procurement workflows
✅ Vendor managed inventory
✅ Data driven spend analysis

For procurement leaders, plant operators, CFOs, and finance teams, the opportunity is bigger than lower unit cost. It’s about reducing transaction waste, improving contract compliance, protecting uptime, and freeing up working capital.

If your team is still managing MRO with fragmented suppliers, reactive buying, and limited visibility, this is worth a read.

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Cost-effective MRO procurement solutions for manufacturing facilities that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and strengthen supply chain performance.

05/19/2026

Oil prices are up $44 per barrel since last year. UPS has raised its fuel surcharge 11 times in 30 months. Ground surcharges are climbing faster than diesel prices.
If your team hasn't audited freight and delivery costs recently, the increases are already on your invoices. We break down where the pressure is coming from and what to do about it.

Rising oil prices are increasing delivery costs, fuel surcharges, and supplier prices. CenterPoint Group helps reduce procurement costs.

05/19/2026

Supplier selection tip: the cheapest option is not always the best value. 👀

A strong supplier relationship can become a competitive advantage, but only when the selection process looks beyond price and evaluates quality, reliability, total cost, scalability, communication, and performance.

In our latest blog, we walk through a simple, repeatable framework for choosing suppliers with confidence and reducing procurement risk.

CenterPoint Group helps organizations streamline this process through pre-vetted supplier agreements, category expertise, and cost savings opportunities across indirect spend categories.

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05/07/2026

In this guide, we break down a practical process for evaluating suppliers, avoiding costly mistakes, and building partnerships that support sustainable growth.

Given the many options, it can be challenging for procurement professionals to know how to select suppliers for their company. Learn the right way to do it.

04/29/2026

This article breaks down 10 proven strategies to reduce spend while maintaining quality and supplier relationships, from spend analysis and supplier consolidation to automation and strategic sourcing.

In this article, we will explore 10 proven strategies for procurement cost reduction that can help organizations achieve their cost-saving goals.

04/21/2026

Your procurement data already holds savings you haven't captured yet. This walkthrough covers the 6-step spend analysis process, the KPIs that actually matter, and where most teams get stuck turning findings into results.

Spend analysis maps where procurement dollars go, who gets them, and where they leak. 6-step process, KPIs, and savings benchmarks from CenterPoint Group.

04/16/2026

What is category management in procurement? Explore its process, benefits, challenges, and how to implement or outsource it effectively

Learn what category management in procurement is, how it works, key benefits, process steps, and alternatives to building it in-house.

04/02/2026

Optimize your procurement process with proven strategies for strategic sourcing, supply chain management, and operational efficiency.

Optimize your procurement process for 2026 with proven strategies for strategic sourcing, supply chain management, and operational efficiency.

03/26/2026

Big news from CenterPoint Group.

We’re proud to officially announce that Centerpoint Group has acquired Prokuria.

This is a defining moment for both organizations and a major step forward in building an integrated, AI powered procurement platform that delivers real value to our clients.

By bringing together CenterPoint Group’s expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement advisory, and GPO programs with Prokuria’s AI driven procurement technology, we are creating a smarter, faster, and more connected way for organizations to manage procurement at scale.

For our clients, this means:
• Faster, more efficient sourcing
• Smarter supplier management and visibility
• Real time data and better decision making
• Increased compliance and control
• Measurable cost savings and operational efficiency
• Stronger alignment with CFO and finance priorities

This is not just about adding technology or trendy AI.
It’s about building a more powerful platform to help organizations operate smarter, move faster, and unlock more value from procurement.

We’re just getting started.
👉 Read the full announcement here: https://www.centerpointgroup.com/blog/centerpoint-group-acquires-prokuria-to-bring-ai-powered-solutions-to-group-purchasing

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