A Podcast from E&I

Cooperatively Speaking

Welcome to Cooperatively Speaking, a podcast by E&I Cooperative Services. E&I is the only member-owned, non-profit cooperative dedicated solely to education. Each episode we discuss topics that are most important to procurement professionals and end-users at schools and universities.

CEO Podcast Series

Navigating The Current Landscape & Why Members Should Lean on E&I; featuring Greg Shabram

E&I Host: Eric Frank, E&I CEO
Guest: Greg Shabram, Chief Procurement Officer, University of Oregon

With financial pressures mounting on educational institutions, how can procurement teams navigate today’s challenges? In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, Eric Frank, CEO of E&I, is joined by Greg Shabram, Chief Procurement Officer at the University of Oregon, to explore the trends driving uncertainty in the sector. They discuss how cooperative procurement can be a flexible tool to help institutions tackle rising costs, regulatory pressures, and financial strain. Greg shares his insights on why E&I’s member-owned approach provides unique value and flexibility to procurement leaders. 

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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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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