Centerpoint Group

10/14/2026

"We don't buy diesel, so fuel prices aren't our problem."

The numbers say otherwise.

Diesel averaged $6.53/gal the week of Sept 21, about 74% higher than a year ago (EIA).

Take a company spending $250K a year on freight, on a sample surcharge schedule. Its fuel surcharge didn't rise 74%. It rose about 159%. That's roughly $69,500 more a year, and it never shows up as "fuel" on a budget line.

Where it hides:
➖ FSC or "freight adjustment" lines nobody audits
➖ Diesel-indexed rates tied to a region you didn't pick
➖ Contract clauses that raise prices when fuel goes up but don't bring them back down when it falls

Some of this is just the market, and some of it is fine print you can negotiate. The only way to tell which is which is to ask each supplier for their surcharge math in writing and check your invoices against it.

👉 Check out our full breakdown, including the surcharge math and the contract terms worth pushing back on: https://hubs.la/Q04B9x070

When did your team last check a fuel surcharge against the supplier's own schedule?

10/06/2026

Most facilities don't have an emergency plan! They have a response plan.

And response is the most expensive place to start.

Emergency management runs in four phases, and they work as a loop, not a checklist.

1️⃣ Mitigation: fix the hazard before it becomes an incident

2️⃣ Preparedness: written plans, drills, and everyone knowing their role

3️⃣ Response: life safety first, then property, then operations

4️⃣ Recovery: get back up and running, then write down what you learned so it feeds the next round of mitigation

The math on phase 1 is hard to ignore.

Every $1 spent on mitigation saves about $6 in future costs (National Institute of Building Sciences). And FEMA estimates roughly 40% of businesses never reopen after a disaster.

Yet mitigation is usually the first line item cut, because nothing visibly "happened."

Nobody decides to skip it. It just loses every budget fight to whatever feels urgent that week.

👉 We broke down all four phases and what each one looks like on the ground: https://hubs.la/Q04zdGgh0

Which phase gets the least attention at your facility?

Learn the four phases of emergency management, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, and use our checklist to strengthen your facility plan.

09/29/2026

Not every procurement problem is a spend-management problem.

But that's how most teams shop for software.

➖ If approvals keep getting lost, you need buying control.

➖ If your RFQs live in someone's inbox and supplier bids get compared in a spreadsheet, that's a sourcing problem. And it needs a different kind of tool.

Buying a big all-in-one suite to fix a sourcing gap usually means months of rollout and paying for modules you'll never open. A focused sourcing tool, with RFx, weighted supplier scoring, and reverse auctions, can be up and running much faster.

We break down which tools fit which problem in our 2026 buyer's guide 👉 https://hubs.la/Q04yBWGD0

Where does your process break first: approvals, or sourcing?

Let us know in the comments ⬇️

How to choose the best procurement software: weigh integration, pricing, features, and company size, then score your shortlist and pilot before you buy.

09/22/2026

Benjamin Franklin was thinking too small!

$1M saved can be worth $15M in enterprise value at a 15x multiple.

If you own the P&L, some of your biggest margin opportunities may be hiding in spend you’re not looking at.

CenterPoint finds and captures those savings.

Our cost takeout work has saved clients $700M+ to date, representing more than $10B in potential enterprise value at a 15x multiple.

What’s hiding in your P&L?

👉 Contact us to find out

09/15/2026

Nitrile glove prices are rising, but the real story is what’s driving the increase.

We analyzed pricing data across frequently purchased nitrile gloves to understand what procurement teams are seeing in the market.

The study reveals a clear pricing shift, and several forces buyers should be watching closely.

Read our full study to find out what’s driving the increase and what procurement teams need to watch out for 👉 https://hubs.la/Q04xyYxf0

Nitrile glove prices rose 31.1% in 2026. See the six forces behind the increase, from raw material and freight costs to a concentrated overseas supply base.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from all of us at CenterPoint Group! 🇺🇸

09/02/2026

We’re excited to welcome Melanie Sweeny to the CenterPoint Group team as our new GPO Enablement Manager! 🎉

Melanie brings valuable experience and a strong commitment to helping teams, partners, and programs succeed. We’re looking forward to the impact she’ll make as she steps into this important role.

Please join us in giving Melanie a warm welcome! 🤝

08/26/2026

A key supplier keeps missing delivery dates. Procurement analytics tells you what happened, why, what is coming next, and what to do about it. Read the practical guide:

What is procurement analytics, and how is it different from spend analysis? Our new guide breaks down the four types, the metrics that matter, and how to start.

08/19/2026

Strategic sourcing and category management are not interchangeable: one closes when the contract is signed, the other never ends. Treat them as the same and you re-run that event every few years while savings erode. CenterPoint Group on when each leads:

Strategic sourcing ends when the contract is signed; category management never does. CenterPoint Group explains the difference and when each should lead.

08/18/2026

Procurement’s role is expanding, and we’re growing to meet it.

“Procurement is taking on more responsibility and delivering more value, this success has increased demand for its services.” — Deloitte, 2025 Global CPO Survey.

To support growing client demand, we are expanding our consulting practice and hiring a Sourcing Specialist.

This role is an opportunity to put your analytical and strategic skills to work, helping clients identify cost-saving opportunities, improve purchasing strategies, and deliver measurable results.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and performance-based bonus opportunities.

👉 Think you’re the right fit? Comment “Interested” below.