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Departmental purchasing autonomy serves a key purpose in higher education institutions. Faculty and staff need the flexibility to select tools that meet their specific needs without navigating lengthy approval processes. However, because each department often makes decisions independently, this decentralization creates missed opportunities for better pricing, overlapping contracts, and more.  The fix starts with visibility. OMNIA Partners’ Spend Path tool can analyze purchasing data across all departments to identify patterns that would otherwise remain hidden. The analysis reveals: ✔️ Redundant software licenses to eliminate or consolidate  ✔️Overlapping service contracts that represent unnecessary spending  ✔️Opportunities to establish institution-wide technology agreements that leverage collective purchasing power for improved pricing and standardization A strategic approach to procurement preserves the departmental autonomy that institutions value, while also introducing the centralized visibility needed to optimize spending. Download our guide to learn more about maximizing value with advanced procurement analytics: https://bit.ly/4qk18z4  #SpendVisibility #HigherEducation #ProcurementStrategy 

The HR function sits at a unique intersection between technology and people. Automated vendor screening, predictive analytics, and compliance monitoring unlock new efficiencies in the HR process, but people will always remain at the core of employee experience. Understanding organizational culture takes time and conversation, whether that be navigating a leadership transition or building relationships with vendors. Even decisions about benefits, workplace technology, or professional development programs can shape how employees feel at work and boost retention rates. Leaders who blend insight with empathy can make strategic decisions that account for both processes and the people involved. Download our procurement implementation roadmap to discover how strategic partnerships deliver both technology and trust to your workforce: https://bit.ly/43oXbPr #HRProcurement #ProcurementStrategy #FutureofWork

Keeping facilities running smoothly is no small feat. Unexpected equipment breakdowns coupled with rising costs and shrinking budgets can throw even the best facilities managers off course. In 2026, the facilities teams will be using predictive insights that identify patterns before they become setbacks.       Predictive maintenance uses data analytics and AI to anticipate potential equipment failures early and get more value from their assets. Here are three trends shaping the future of facilities management:    1. AI-Powered Equipment Monitoring  2. Integrated Asset Management Platforms  3. Predictive Budget Optimization    Swipe through to dive deeper into each trend. 👉    Which of these trends is your organization already tracking? Share your facilities management priorities for 2026 in the comments below.      #FacilitiesManagement #AI #PredictiveMaintenance 

Local government leaders set high standards for serving their communities. But does their employee experience match the level of service they provide to the public? An experienced HR professional might spend several weeks navigating procurement red tape just to order basic workplace supplies and office technology. Meanwhile, understaffed departments struggle with turnover and feel unsupported in their mission to serve. OMNIA Partners knows there’s a better way to buy. Our OPUS platform can transform employee experience by: ✅Eliminating administrative friction that drains time and morale ✅ Streamlining purchasing workflows so teams can focus on mission-critical work ✅ Reducing the frustration that contributes to turnover in understaffed governments When you invest in your employees' daily experience through strategic HR and workplace solutions, that impact has a ripple effect. Happier employees deliver better public service. Learn more about how OMNIA Partners’ OPUS can transform the way you buy: https://lnkd.in/eTQchVnU #LocalGovernment #EmployeeExperience #PublicService #HRSolutions

Today, we honor the courage and sacrifice of all who have served our nation. At OMNIA Partners, our commitment to veterans extends far beyond a single day of recognition. Through OMNIA Partners Gives Back, we partner with organizations that support our veterans and first responders year-round. Our featured programs, like Honor Flight Network, USO, Alvin C York VA and our contributions toward Packages From Home demonstrate that corporate responsibility means showing up for those who've shown up for us. Service doesn't end when the uniform comes off, and neither does our support. To all veterans: Thank you for your service and your continued contributions to our communities. Learn more about how OMNIA Partners Gives Back here: https://lnkd.in/eJDQ9GbN #VeteransDay #GivingBack #CorporateResponsibility #Veterans #ServiceMatters

There is a persistent myth that only large enterprises need sophisticated procurement processes. The simple truth is that strategic procurement can accelerate growth for businesses of any size. Small businesses have grown 27.5% nationwide, yet many procurement functions remain stagnant. Despite not having the same resources as large enterprises, small businesses have strategic advantages when it comes to being agile. They can pivot between procurement strategies faster, quickly switch suppliers, and build more personal relationships with their vendor network. In his latest Forbes Business Council article, OMNIA Partners CEO Todd Abner explores how smaller organizations can turn agility into sustainable growth. How is your procurement strategy serving you? Read Todd’s full perspective here: https://lnkd.in/eWhnN9jj   #Procurement #SmallBusiness #Forbes

Students and teachers use AI-powered learning tools daily. But many school IT teams still rely on outdated purchasing processes that leave a gap between educational innovation and infrastructure capability. Leading districts are leveraging cooperative purchasing to: • Deploy technology-first solutions quickly • Eliminate procurement bottlenecks • Align investments with student achievement goals By tapping into national supplier partnerships, districts can access competitively solicited, publicly awarded technology solutions without lengthy RFP processes. That means more innovation and less time navigating red tape. 💡 See how one NJ charter school upgraded their classroom technology through cooperative purchasing: https://bit.ly/4qAE3rN #EdTech #K12Innovation

As we approach the Thanksgiving season, a time centered on nourishment and community, it's important to reassess how education institutions approach food service operations. Modern food service innovation extends far beyond menu planning. The institutions leading the way are leveraging procurement partnerships to enhance nutrition programs while redirecting cost savings toward core educational priorities. Smart food service management means: → Streamlining operations to do more with less → Integrating technology that reduces administrative burden → Building partnerships that solve staffing challenges → Ensuring quality nutrition that supports student success When food service runs efficiently, institutions can focus resources where they matter most: student learning and development. Discover how leading institutions are solving their biggest food service challenges while reducing costs and improving outcomes: https://bit.ly/47a2nrv #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #CampusDining

Fragmented technology strategies and underutilized digital investments drain EBITDA to a degree that most PE firms haven't fully measured.  PE leaders that have discovered how strategic technology procurement creates cohesion and fosters efficiency are boosting savings across their portfolio companies. In a recent interview with OMNIA Partners SVP of Private Equity, Ara Arslanian shares how our Spend Path solution addresses:  📊 Technology fragmentation: Longer hold times and increased M&A activity create disparate systems and data silos. Businesses lose significant value each year due to digital inefficiencies and disjointed strategies that persist post-acquisition. 🔒 Cybersecurity gaps: Unmanaged vendor relationships and compliance issues create vulnerabilities. Strategic procurement helps identify and minimize risk across your portfolio. ✅ Post-acquisition data consolidation: Are your portfolio companies running duplicate software licenses, redundant cloud services, and incompatible systems? Spend Path can help identify these inefficiencies to reduce clutter and boost value. Watch the full interview with Ara to learn how PE firms are turning procurement into a value creation engine: https://lnkd.in/ePkKvX7x #PrivateEquity #ValueCreation #SpendPath #EBITDA  

See innovation in action! Join OMNIA Partners and the University of Dayton as we showcase how Amazon's Just Walk Out technology took their campus store from limited hours to 24/7 operation—giving students around-the-clock access to essentials. 📅 November 5th | 11am CDT 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/evtEMx9y #HigherEd #CampusInnovation #RetailTech