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TUSCALOOSA, Ala., June 12, 2017 -- AFFLINK, a global leader in supply chain management and creator of the ELEVATE Process, is collaborating with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) to provide its Members with greater access to the commercial marketplace.
“TIPS, a public sector purchasing cooperative, has awarded AFFLINK a competitively bid Janitorial and Sanitation Supplies and Services contract for Members to make purchasing compliant, easy and economical,” Jeff Shokrian, TIPS Vice President of Sales says.
Established with over a decade of experience in the purchasing procurement industry, TIPS has more than 5,000 member agencies all over the United States.
“AFFLINK is very excited and looking forward to working with TIPS. We feel our unique business model offers the TIPS membership a unique blend of utilizing a national program and its efficiencies, while still having that personal touch of a local distributor,” Tim McCord, Director of the Commercial Segment-West at AFFLINK, says.
AFFLINK Members will be able to take advantage of this new partnership starting in June 2017.
About AFFLINK
AFFLINK is a global leader in supply chain management, and we do one thing better than anyone else in the industry-provide innovative processes and procurement solutions to drive efficiencies in today’s leading businesses. Connecting more than 200 manufactures of Facility Maintenance, Packaging, Safety, Office and Industrial Supply solutions with nearly 300 independent distribution experts, AFFLINK is just as its name suggests- that critical link offering clients innovative products, market expertise and improved profitability, all of which is fueled by our leading-edge technology.
Contact: Tim McCord Director of Commercial Segment-West AFFLINK [email protected]
