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Transform your purchasing power with GelatoConnect Procurement

Increase cash flow with aggregated buying and optimized warehousing

Introducing GelatoConnect Procurement

Eliminate your inventory and raw material challenges

GelatoConnect's Procurement module enhances your supply chain and inventory management helping to save costs and improve warehouse efficiency.

With the purchasing power of over 130 print producers, you can save up to 20% on your raw material costs.

$1.5Bn combined buying power

Take advantage of Gelato’s team of experts constantly adding new products and negotiating better pricing with suppliers. No longer do you need a team of print procurement experts in house.

Save money on materials and use your cash to expand into new product areas.

Ensure the right materials are always on hand

GelatoConnect automatically makes restock recommendations based on workflow signals on product usage, reducing the risk of out-of-stock items.

Increase the speed to buy products due to pre-negotiated rates, all accessible with a single click and bundle various product categories into one package to increase profit margin and delivery times.

Market leading suppliers

Gain access to the leading suppliers of raw materials at highly competitive, pre-negotiated rates.

Compare prices and delivery speeds to make the best choice for your commercial printing procurement needs.

Optimize efficiency when combined with Workflow and Logistics

Give your organization a single hub for print procurement, workflows, and logistics, and transform the way you create personalized products.

Benefit from over 15 years of prebuilt workflows and leverage a logistics network of over 50 providers, all from the same application on both desktop and mobile.

“GelatoConnect can double the profit margin of a PSP, from 3% industry average to 7%"

5%-20%

Lower costs on raw materials due to efficient management of procurement.

10%-25%

Lower shipping costs due to smarter procurement, volume aggregation, and automated routing.

3%-7%

Increase in cash flow due to product and machine-agnostic workflows.

McKinsey&Company, after analyzing 92 Print Service Providers

Manage print procurement on the go with the GelatoConnect app

With its intuitive design and user-friendly interface, the GelatoConnect app can streamline your print sourcing and procurement process and save valuable time.

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GelatoConnect Procurement FAQs

What is print procurement?

Print procurement is a process that manages the sourcing and purchasing of print-related materials and services. It focuses on optimizing costs, ensuring quality, and streamlining the supply chain for printing needs. This involves negotiating with suppliers, buying in bulk, and automating restocking to enhance efficiency and reduce expenditures, thereby increasing a business's purchasing power and improving its operational workflows.

How does the print procurement service work?

A print procurement company operates by streamlining the purchasing of print materials and services through an integrated approach. It begins with aggregating demand to leverage bulk buying power, which reduces costs. The service then automates the ordering and restocking processes, ensuring supplies are available when needed without excess inventory. It also manages supplier relationships to maintain quality and cost-effectiveness. This systematic approach enhances efficiency, reduces waste, and ensures a steady supply of necessary print resources.

What are the benefits of print procurement?

Cost savings: Achieved through bulk purchasing and negotiated contracts with suppliers, reducing the overall expenditure on print materials.
Streamlined supply chain: Ensures timely delivery of materials, minimizing the risks of stock shortages or excess inventory.
Reduced administrative overhead: Automates and simplifies the procurement process, allowing businesses to focus more on core operations.
Consistent quality: Enhances supplier management, ensuring reliable and high-quality print materials.
Sustainability: Supports eco-friendly initiatives by optimizing resource use and choosing sustainable materials, contributing to a company's environmental goals.

What is GelatoConnect's Procurement module?

GelatoConnect's Procurement module is a part of the software designed to optimize supply chain and stock management processes. It utilizes aggregated buying to bundle various product categories for increased profit margins and faster delivery times.

How can buying through GelatoConnect help increase cash flow?

Buying through GelatoConnect allows businesses to access lower-priced, high-quality materials and consolidate suppliers in one system. This results in cost savings on raw materials, improved profit margins, and optimized cash flow.

Can GelatoConnect's Procurement module support automated restocking?

Yes, GelatoConnect's Procurement module automatically makes restocking recommendations based on workflow signals and product usage data. This helps ensure that the right materials are always on hand, simplifying the procurement process for businesses.

What are the benefits of using GelatoConnect's Procurement, Workflow, and Logistics modules together?

By using GelatoConnect's Procurement, Workflow, and Logistics modules together, you can optimize efficiency throughout the production process. Benefit from improved visibility, automated recommendations, and access to pre-negotiated rates for materials, thereby reducing costs, increasing productivity, and simplifying the production process.

How does GelatoConnect's Procurement module differ from traditional procurement methods?

GelatoConnect's Procurement module offers a unique approach to procurement by leveraging aggregated buying, automated recommendations, and access to a wide range of suppliers in one platform. This eliminates the need for a dedicated in-house procurement team and allows businesses to streamline their procurement processes for greater efficiency and cost savings.