Advantages

To gain competitive advantages, more and more independent businesses are recognizing the need to improve their purchasing power and strengthen their resources. Buying groups are becoming an increasingly popular way to do this. But all buying groups are not alike. So, before you make your decision to join any group, it's important to consider the many advantages CSCNetwork offers:

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Suppliers/ Discounts CSCNetwork negotiates discounts with more than 75 rental industry specific Suppliers and a few key direct sale Suppliers. Because of our combined Member volume, CSCNetwork is able to offer greater discounts than most other buying groups. Programs with around 70 suppliers, of whom only around 30 are rental industry specific. Most of their suppliers specialize in direct sale apparel and promotional products.
Rebates All discounts and rebates offered by Suppliers go directly to our Members. In 2008, CSCNetwork Members received more than $1.8 Million in rebates directly from program Suppliers. Suppliers pay rebates directly to buying group management, bypassing members. In most cases, members receive no rebates at all.
Ownership Each member is an equal shareholder with voting rights. Owned and run by private individual(s). Members have no voting rights.
Training CSCNetwork is offering more than 25 training opportunities in 2010. Training and educational programs include sales & marketing, service, and production. No formal training program offered.
Membership Consists of more than 160 independent rental laundries in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico, specializing in uniform and linen rental and dust control. Member companies' industry varies from direct sale uniform, to promotional products, to industrial rental. No focus or expertise in any specific area.
Annual Convention CSCNetwork members and suppliers meet face-to-face at our Supplier Expo to share opportunities, experiences, products and business news. Breakout Sessions addressing general industry topics are held at the conclusion of the Membership Meeting. No annual convention in at least the past two years.
Marketing Services Exclusive Marketing Programs that include market research on competitors, industry trends, educational seminars, customer service workshops and effective marketing strategies. No marketing assistance offered.
Exclusive Products CSCNetwork Members have access to products manufactured exclusively for our group. Offering an exclusive product allows you to offer benefits like a national chain, giving you a leg up on the competition. No exclusive products offered.
Guarantee If, in the first year with CSCNetwork, your company is not satisfied with the value from discounts and rebates as well as the programs and services we offer, we will refund all fees paid the first year. No advertised savings guarantee.