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Deepening supplier connections??? Wrapping up our series on the collaboration with Red River College Polytechnic (RRC), we turn our attention to suppliers and to building a dynamic, future proof supply chain. RRC is expanding the coverage of suppliers and catalogs integrated within Ellucian Purchase. Natasha Bradenburg, ESM’s Supplier Relationship Manager, actively supports collaboration between institutions and Partnered Suppliers such as Fastenal, to deepen relationships, improve buyer experiences and leverage seamless and integrated catalog capabilities. All of which further enhance the procurement experiences for RRC faculty and staff. Looking Ahead:? Resilient supply chain.?Integrated storerooms, connected suppliers, online? catalogs, improving responsiveness for RRC staff. New supplier connections.?ESM Partnered Suppliers provide RRC valuable choices with proven integration’s, to future proof the supply chain and deliver the connections that matter for faculty and staff.?? With a strong foundation of collaboration, RRC and ESM continue to innovate, to foster efficiency, identify new cost savings, and drive positive community impact. Together, we look forward to providing new procurement experiences for users, enabling the whole RRC community to browse, shop, and buy with ease.? #FutureOfProcurement #SupplierManagement #ESMSolutions #RRC #HigherEd #Partnership?Ellucian ESM Solutions #procurement #purchasing #supplychain #suppliers #vendors

Award-Winning Ellucian Procurement Integration In the third instalment in our series with Red River College Polytechnic (RRC), we spotlight how ESM integration with Ellucian is changing the game. Our onsite visit highlighted that? seamless integration between Ellucian Purchase and RRC’s Colleague Finance system, enhances compliance, reduces approval complexity, eliminates time-consuming paper, and? streamlines procurement processing.? Key Achievements:? - Highly visible cost reduction. Cutting paper costs from $5,000 to $300. - Eliminating manual processes.? - Enhanced efficiency with Ellucian Purchase. Less steps. Time saved.?? - Future-ready. New supplier catalog availability and support for multiple storerooms across the College. Together, we’re creating a smoother, more efficient procurement experience for the RRC community. Let’s continue to innovate and grow! What’s next for your institution’s procurement journey? Let’s start the conversation. #Innovation #ProcurementSolutions #ESMSolutions #RRC #HigherEducation?ESM Solutions Ellucian RRC Polytech #eprocurement #ellucianpurchase

Driving Measurable Savings at RRC Continuing our series with Red River College Polytechnic (RRC), today we highlight how efficient procurement isn’t just about process improvement—it’s about tangible results. At RRC, ESM’s solutions are delivering both. ???Impact Highlight:? “After eliminating our manual processes and no longer printing PO’s, we reduced paper costs from $5,000 to $300.” – Jade Karsin, Director of procurement, logistics.? By integrating seamlessly with RRC’s Ellucian ERP system, Ellucian Purchase by ESM is driving procurement efficiency, saving resources, and enabling teams to focus on what? matters. RRC acknowledges the value ESM provides through Ellucian Purchase, praising the platform's ability to streamline processes and reduce manual effort. This feedback reinforces our commitment to delivering impactful solutions. Follow along as we explore more ways ESM is helping RRC achieve its goals! #CustomerSuccess #ProcurementEfficiency #ESMSolutions #RRC #HigherEd?Ellucian ESM Solutions RRC Polytech #eprocurement #ellucianpurchase

Building strong Procurement partnerships in Canada with Red River College Polytechnic. At ESM, collaboration with institutions and suppliers is at the heart of what we do. Thank you for generously hosting ESM onsite at Red River College Polytechnic (RRC) as we work together to support your procurement goals.? ?? RRC leverages ESM solutions to deliver more personalized procurement experiences for faculty, staff and students. Meeting staff across the institution deepened our understanding,? identified new areas of opportunity and exciting new supplier collaborations.?? ?? With thoughtful feedback and insight from RRC’s key procurement stakeholders, we were able to see first hand how Ellucian Purchase, powered by ESM, streamlines processes, reduces manual effort, and builds strong foundations for the future.? ?? ???RRC Customer Feedback:? “We find ESM Solutions supportive and proactive. And they react quickly too.”? ?? Stay tuned for more insights into how we’re transforming procurement efficiency at RRC!? ?? #Procurement #HigherEducation #Partnership #ESMSolutions #RRC?Ellucian?#ellucianpurchase #eprocurement?RRC Polytech?

It was an absolute pleasure to be able to share a speaking session with Consolidus, LLC at National Association of Educational Procurement District II. The session with our Partnered Supplier for promotional products along with ESM Solutions were there to tell the story of e-procurement as a whole: the solution, the supplier and the institution. It was fantastic to be able to showcase the full journey and to see so many brilliant and eagerly engaged procurement specialists in the room. Our thanks to Todd Fitzwater for being an awesome co-presenter and to our esteemed customers who also played a part in the session Swarthmore College and Villanova University. #procurement #highereducation #suppliers #eprocurement #universities #k12

Effective Communication is Key to Institutional Change! Implementing a new purchasing tool or changing institutional processes? Clear, targeted communication is crucial to ensure a smooth transition and stakeholder buy-in. From our customer experience and conversations we've outlined six best practices to help you create an effective communication strategy for your spend management initiatives, ensuring everyone stays informed and engaged. Don't miss out on insights that can help streamline your processes and foster stakeholder engagement... read on. #ChangeManagement #HigherEd #Procurement #Leadership #SpendManagement #highered #k12 #purchasing

The Human Touch in eProcurement: Transforming the Path to Purchase for Education In education, procurement is about more than just transactions—it's about connecting people with the resources they need to fuel learning and growth. But did you know that human emotions, relationships, and trust play a significant role in purchasing decisions at educational institutions? In our latest article, we explore: - How personalization in procurement drives better outcomes - The emotional dimension of decision-making in education - Balancing logic with relationships and trust in eProcurement - Discover how tailoring the path to purchase can create a more seamless, value-driven experience for your institution. ?? Read more in our article... #eProcurement #Education #Personalization #HigherEd #ESMSolutions #Ellucian #supplychain

?? ESM Solutions and Ellucian at the CCBO Annual Conference in Savannah, Georgia - Let’s Connect at CCBO: Empowering Business Officers to Drive Change As a proud procurement technology partner of Ellucian, we’re excited to be attending CCBO. If you are attending and haven’t had a chance to stop by yet, we’d love to connect with you at the Ellucian booth. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect and collaborate with industry leaders whose products and services can meet your sector’s needs and interests. Don't miss out on the chance to explore innovative solutions, network with peers, and discover how we can help enhance your institution’s financial and procurement strategies. Come by and connect with ESM Solutions and Ellucian at the event today and tomorrow, we would love to talk with you. #CBBO2024 #HigherEd #FinancialSolutions #Procurement #Networking #Innovation #ellucian #communitycollegebusinessofficers

Through our informative conversations attending events and user groups recently, ESM has gathered key insights into the procurement challenges many in education are facing. We’ve put together a new article that explores Challenges Facing Education Procurement, from manual processes to managing suppliers and fragmented data. Explore the hurdles educational institutions face around their procurement processes including: ? Inefficient, outdated processes ?? Fragmented budgets and data ?? Unstructured supplier management ?? Brittle integration and data inconsistencies Should you relate to the challenges above we suggest you read the article in full. If you would like to connect to see how ESM Solutions can assist in an improved procurement transformation we would love to hear from you. #Education #Procurement #HigherEd #Efficiency #Technology ESM Solutions #eprocurement #studentsuccess

We're excited to announce that Norwich University, the oldest private military college in the U.S., has chosen Ellucian Purchase, powered by ESM, to transform the purchasing experience for faculty and staff. Located in the beautiful rural countryside of Northfield, Vermont, Norwich University is renowned for its rich history and unique blend of military and civilian education. As Norwich University continues to forge futures for its students across its four colleges, we're proud to support them in streamlining procurement processes, and in enabling faculty and staff to easily purchase the resources they need to advance education. ? From all of us at ESM and Ellucian, we’re excited to work with your team as you embark on your transformational journey. #NorwichUniversity #EllucianPurchase #ESMSolutions #EducationInnovation #MilitaryCollege #HigherEd #procurement #purchasing #eprocurement ESM Solutions Ellucian #buildpartner #awardwinning