{"id":1084,"date":"2014-06-02T23:21:11","date_gmt":"2014-06-02T23:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/groupsourceinc.com\/?page_id=1084"},"modified":"2019-08-13T12:34:24","modified_gmt":"2019-08-13T17:34:24","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/groupsourceinc.com\/faqs","title":{"rendered":"FAQ&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-i4fgoc-2601e7a0d53a7cfe055fb9fbd2ea798a\">\n.flex_column.av-i4fgoc-2601e7a0d53a7cfe055fb9fbd2ea798a{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-i4fgoc-2601e7a0d53a7cfe055fb9fbd2ea798a av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><div  class='togglecontainer av-g8oz6k-5d270d320a8e9d2133376f7605445b9c  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-95ut4c-ae4500f1485f959584cb997449528517'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1'>What is a group purchasing organization (GPO)?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"vertical-align: baseline; margin: 10.2pt 0in 10.2pt 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #666666;\">A GPO is a cost management service designed to help organizations reduce operating costs. Members receive access to contract pricing negotiated by the GPO that would otherwise not be available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"vertical-align: baseline; margin: 10.2pt 0in 10.2pt 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #666666;\">Manufacturer and vendor contracts are specifically selected by GroupSource to ensure our contract portfolio targets the most important areas of spend for your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-f8b197e0acb4ae60aea45e422fd2e9f5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2'>Why should I choose GroupSource as my GPO partner? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ol>\n<li>Savings! Our extensive portfolio provides you with discounts with over 4,000 different vendors to ensure you are receiving the most competitive pricing possible on the products and services your business uses every day.<\/li>\n<li>Responsive sales team + operations team managing your account on an ongoing basis.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-6l8m98-b8e5ab93d3d2b527cd1af2131a022c28'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3'>How much will GroupSource save my organization? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>GroupSource will complete a comprehensive analysis, at no charge, to determine the savings available in the vendor categories of your choice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3m08ho-ef1760435cc2be90cf84b27ea8a9f005'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4'>Are there minimum purchasing requirements? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, there are no minimum purchasing requirements for GroupSource members. GroupSource can be your GPO partner (and provide your business with savings) regardless of your purchasing volume or frequency.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1yqqxo-f77db2589ded6299f5dd335cd058d94b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5'>How does being a GroupSource member change my current ordering process? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>GroupSource works directly with the manufacturers and distributors of your choice to ensure your account is properly linked to GroupSource discounted pricing. 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