Ever wondered how you can easily optimize your purchasing decisions and develop an amazing partnership at the same time?
Join Aaron for this episode of "Tips from Trestle" as he delves into the world of Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and the key role of trust in this realm.
We speak with Brian Lopp of Navigator Group Purchasing, who shares his journey from the food industry to the GPO world, highlighting the benefits of GPOs in aggregating spending to secure better prices and contracts with manufacturers. Throughout the conversation, Aaron and Brian emphasize the importance of building strong relationships with GPOs to effectively manage costs and deliver exceptional services to residents. Trust and accountability are key pillars in this partnership, and finding a reliable GPO to rely on can make all the difference in optimizing contracts and providing the best value.
Don't miss out on this enlightening episode! Tune in to unlock the secrets to successful GPO collaboration.
Brian Lopp has been with Navigator Group Purchasing since March 2018 and is currently the Vice President of Operations. He has 26 years’ experience in the food industry which includes operations, distribution, GPO and government. He is responsible for multiple areas of the Navigator organization including GPO operations, contracts, field implementation and market baskets. Brian graduated from the New England Culinary Institute with a BA in Culinary Arts, and Hospitality and Restaurant Management.
Tips From Trestle is a podcast focused on discussion about senior living food & hospitality. Hosted by Trestle Hospitality Concepts Founder & CEO Aaron Fish, he shares his thoughts, musings and discussions about the food & hospitality operations, trends and happenings in the senior living industry. To support the podcast, click here: https://anchor.fm/tips-from-trestle/support
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Links:
Aaron Fish: www.linkedin.com/in/aaronfish/
Trestle Hospitality Concepts: www.trestlehospitalityconcepts.com
Brian Lopp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-lopp-28747513/
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