Blue Ocean by StartOps

The power of group purchasing in supply chain | Jordan Zapotechne @ EPG


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In this episode of Blue Ocean by StartOps, we sit down with Jordan Zapotechne, Chief Revenue Officer of Enterprise Purchasing Group (EPG).

EPG is an extremely unique business — one that very few others could replicate.

By joining EPG as a member, shippers can get remarkable savings on their freight & parcel transportation costs with providers like UPS, Flexport, and Maersk — no matter how big or small they are.

The way EPG does this is a fascinating story, and we dive deep into their story and their business model:

  • How EPG went from an idea to the biggest transportation-focused Group Purchasing Organization (GPO)
  • What it’s like to negotiate with the senior leadership at UPS
  • Case studies, including how EPG ultimately saved ~$20M for a shipper spending $130M/year
  • Why carriers view EPG as a deep partner instead of a threat

…and lessons learned from scaling EPG from zero to hundreds of millions in shipping volume.

If you’re a shipper looking to save money on transportation, you can learn more or get in touch here: https://startops.network/epg-partnership

Or find EPG’s partners on the StartOps Directory: https://startops.network/lists/group-purchasing-partners

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