Q & A with Entegra

Q & A with Peter Andreozzi, Vice President, Sales & Distributor Relations

Do you need to optimize your business costs and access a wider range of products? To help you understand the benefits, Entegra's Vice President of Distributor Relations, Peter Andreozzi shares his insights on how GPO membership can enhance operational efficiency.

Q. How does a GPO contribute to improving the operational efficiency of its members?

A. At Entegra, we go beyond being just a GPO. We partner with our members to identify diverse areas where we can offer support. With an extensive range of Local and Direct contracts, Entegra provides much more than rebates and savings on food purchases. Our programs include negotiated contracts for DSD and FF&E supplies that can enhance your entire operation.

Additionally, our agreement offers you the flexibility to retain your own negotiated rates and seamlessly transition them to or from the Entegra program, ensuring the best fit for your organization. At Entegra, we aim to be a true business partner, not just a GPO.

Q. What best practices does your GPO recommend to its members for achieving operational efficiency?

A. At Entegra, we place great importance on our relationships with each member. Our collaborative and consultative approach is designed to grow your business together with us. We are committed to finding the best outcomes for all stakeholders involved in our partnership.

We strive to truly understand your business so we can proactively address your concerns and adapt to market changes before they impact you. By getting to know you and your needs, we aim to support you effectively and ensure our partnership remains beneficial.

Q. How does your GPO help members standardize their procurement processes to reduce complexity?

A. We are excited to introduce Entegra Shopping Assistant (ESA), a groundbreaking program designed to enhance your purchasing experience. With ESA, you can easily standardize and maximize your buying power through our savings and purchasing programs.

Entegra Shopping Assistant provides a fast and easy-to-install browser extension that displays contract pricing directly in your browser as you build your order (available with GFS currently).

ESA is a game changer that will immediately boost your standardizations and savings.

Are you ready to get products, pricing and support for your purchasing department? Contact us to see how you can transform your business to deliver results.