References:
What Other
Scouters Are Saying!
(FAQ are below)
ü “Bob
is a dedicated volunteer and his program delivered significant savings at my
last council, the Cradle of Liberty. I am going to use it at Minuteman
and I strongly recommend it”
ü ‘Bob,
if you ever need a reference, please let me know what I can do’
ü “this
is one of the most impressive (Maintenance USA) programs you’ve brought to
us yet” And over all: "We have been happy with the service you
provide and the assistance with setting up the program and comparing
prices.”
ü
...when told of over all savings “SWEET!”
ü
The program worked very well for us this summer. We ended up spending about
$30,000 less than last year through a combination of lower food costs
and better buying practices. Great to see you are adding new partners as you
go.”
ü
“We had another record year at summer camp and by working with the Premier
Pricing Program, through US Foods, we were able to save more than 17% on
food costs.”
ü
“The savings were as advertised. We are very happy. US Foods had great
service as usual.”
ü “Everything
went well. We are very pleased with all three suppliers. I will
give you a reference any time.”
ü
“Thanks for you relentless service, our propane transfer was painless...the
savings is amazing, we were really getting ___‘d by our old vendor.”
ü “Compass
did an outstanding job for us this summer. The comments about the food
were the best we have ever had. Even the board president at one point
said he thought he had just had ‘the best meal I’ve ever had off a lunch
tray’.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there restocking or
delivery fees, minimum buy requirements?
NO! Every
participating member purchases at their discretion. You can leave, use
multiple vendors, whatever you wish. This is a cost reduction program
using the pricing leveraged from a Group Purchasing Organization ["GPO"] which
spends in excess of $35 BILLION.
Who are the GPO's?
The GPO's
support 1800 long-term healthcare facilities and
approximately 3,600 acute-care facilities. These GPO's source all
manner of goods and services from food to pharmaceuticals. These items
must be delivered ON TIME AND DEFECT FREE. Hospitals and nursing homes
can ill afford to have their deliveries late or damaged. It is this
critical level of service and quality EVERY council may expect to receive!
Does
'cheaper' goods mean less service?
NO! As stated
above, hospitals and nursing homes can ill afford to have their deliveries
late or damaged. EVERY council may expect to receive this critical level of service and quality. These GPO's source all manner of
goods and services from food to pharmaceuticals. These items must be
delivered ON TIME AND DEFECT FREE. EACH
AND EVERY COUNCIL WILL RECEIVE THE SAME ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND SERVICE AS
THESE HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.
Do I purchase through AAG?
NO! Once your
council joins, you will purchase directly from participating suppliers at
the highly leveraged terms of the GPO. Essentially, every council has
the same purchasing power as a Fortune 100 company. You will have access to
vendor websites and may order over the phone.
However, AAG does provide FREE
purchasing and auditing services. The good financial health of our
organization, the BSA, is very important to me.
May I pay by check?
YES! Unless
otherwise requested, your council will be invoiced directly.
Will I have a sales
representative and can they visit my camp(s)?
YES! As a member
of the GPO you will receive the highest level of service and support. Every camp
is assigned a US Food Territory Manager - who works out of the distribution
center supporting your facilities. In addition, AAG is here to assist and ensure all your needs are
met.
How many
food deliveries will I
receive per week?
A typical camp receives two
deliveries per week. If you should have special needs, your US Food representative
will be able to assist you.
