Cooperatively Speaking

By: E&I Cooperative Services
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Cooperatively Speaking®, a podcast by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, nonprofit procurement cooperative focused exclusively on education. Each episode, we discuss the topics most important to procurement and end-users at schools and universities. Find out more at www.eandi.org/podcast.

    © 2025 E&I Cooperative Services
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Episodes
  • Using Technology to Support Your Supplier Diversity Initiative
    Jan 13 2025

    E&I Host: Titus Martin, Executive Director, Supplier Diversity
    Guest: Molly O'Brien, Supplier.io

    How can technology unlock the full potential of supplier diversity programs? In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, Titus Martin dives into this question with Molly O’Brien, Senior Account Executive at Supplier.io. Together, they explore how accurate data serves as the backbone of successful initiatives, empowering organizations to uncover diverse suppliers, monitor their impact, and craft reports that resonate with stakeholders. From leveraging innovative tools to practical tips for using diversity data in storytelling, this episode is packed with insights to drive meaningful change in higher education and beyond.

    Relevant Links:
    E&I's Supplier.io Contract
    Supplier.io Website

    Cooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

    Contact Us
    Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

    This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.

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    17 mins
  • Pain Points and Solutions for Traffic and Transportation on Campus
    Dec 23 2024

    E&I Host:
    Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing Manager

    Guests:
    Lily Hammer, Senior Strategic Account Manager: Public Sector Group Purchasing, Enterprise Mobility
    Ryan Benhoff, Strategic Sales Director: Public Sector Strategic Partnerships, Enterprise Mobility

    Join Dennis Hyde, as he speaks with Enterprise Mobility about transportation and traffic on campus. This podcast explores parking, staff commuting, and electric vehicle initiatives, all issues your institution may be planning for. In this episode, we discuss innovative strategies to optimize your campus operations, such as reducing costs and liability, addressing parking challenges, and even broadening your talent pool. While you may know Enterprise and National Car Rental for their traditional business model, they are much more than just car rental.

    Relevant Links:
    E&I Enterprise Mobility Contract
    Enterprise Mobility Website

    Cooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

    Contact Us
    Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

    This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.

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    17 mins
  • Catering Management for Universities: Making Food Fun, Finding Ordering Efficiencies, Sustainable Practices, and Meeting Supplier Diversity Goals
    Dec 17 2024

    E&I Host:
    Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing Manager

    Guest:
    Andrew Silbiger, CEO and Co-Founder of America To Go

    In this latest Cooperatively Speaking podcast, Dennis Hyde connects with Andrew Silbiger, CEO and co-founder of America To Go. America To Go connects members to a broad network of approved caterers and restaurants on a single customized platform. This allows your institution to conveniently create catering orders supported by 24/7 customer service. From search to payment, America To Go automates the entire food ordering and catering process.

    Although we may not think about it, catering involves risk, compliance issues, and time for vendor vetting. Food and catering are pricey commodities, and often cost efficiencies are not monitored well, or at all. America To Go can help institutions with catering management, support local businesses, save time and cost, and lessen risk. America To Go can also help schools focus on sustainability and supplier diversity goals during the catering and ordering process.

    Relevant Links:
    E&I's America To Go Contract
    America To Go Website

    Cooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

    Contact Us
    Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

    This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.

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    25 mins

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