E&I Host:
Matt Levine, Category Marketing Manager, E&I
Eric Frank, CEO, E&I

Guest:
Tammy Rimes, Executive Director, NCPP

In this first episode of Cooperatively Speaking’s “Frankly Speaking” series, Matt Levine and Eric Frank welcome Tammy Rimes, Executive Director for the National Cooperative Procurement Partners to discuss their recent report about the true costs of RFPs. The quick summary – RFPs can often cost more than they are worth. During the interview, Tammy talks about the report, the data, and the findings while Eric provides insights into what this means for E&I members.

Relevant Links:
E&I's Buzzsprout Link
The True Costs of RFPs- A Summary
RFP Tracking Report - NCPP

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.

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