The leading solution provider for higher ed promotional product procurement.
Take advantage of expertise in streamlining branded merchandise procurement through our partnership with E&I Cooperative Services, delivering control and savings while facilitating in-state sourcing and corporate responsibility.
E&I Cooperative Services
E&I Cooperative Services is among the nation's leading purchasing organizations for higher ed and K12 procurement. Through the power of cooperative purchasing, E&I brings together organizations to drive efficiency and cost savings by leveraging their collective buying power.
Their extensive portfolio of suppliers and contracts, combined with deep procurement expertise, helps education organizations achieve their strategic goals while reducing the cost of goods and services.
By partnering with Consolidus through E&I, members gain access to industry-leading branded merchandise solutions at pre-negotiated pricing, backed by simplified procurement processes and superior service standards.
The Reality of Branded Merchandise Today
Many educational organizations see promotional products as a necessary evil, just logos on pens and t-shirts. But beneath the surface lies a bigger story: millions in untracked spend, inconsistent brand use, licensing complications, and missed opportunities to create meaningful connections through the products they buy.
Doing it right creates lasting impact and high awareness.
Getting it wrong means waste and mismanagement.
How we solve K12 and higher ed procurement challenges
Procurement
For procurement leaders looking to increase efficiency and transform chaotic promotional spending into a streamlined system delivering strategic value, Consolidus lets you:
- Drive savings up to 50% or greater through consolidated purchasing
- Get accurate reporting on spend by initiative
- Gain visibility into promotional spending
- Support diversity and sustainability initiatives effortlessly
- Deploy procurement-grade technology that integrates with your existing systems
Brand Licensing
For marketing leaders and brand licensing managers who want greater use control, efficiency and reporting, Consolidus provides:
- Single source of truth for all approved logos and colors
- Ensures brand consistency across all departments and orders
- Established licensing partners with CLC, Fanatics, others
- Dedicated account team that knows licensing, protecting brand use on every order
- Integrated technology for approval efficiency and speed
Individual Buyers
Promotional product buyers (site users) from across your organization in need of branded merchandise will appreciate:
- Instant access to creative product ideas beyond the usual suspects
- White-glove support from experts who understand EDU needs
- Guaranteed quality and on-time delivery
- Large variety of quality options at E&I member preferred pricing
- Simple filtering for sustainable, local, and diverse supplier options
Numbers That Matter
A Complete Solution
Strategic Sourcing Made Simple
Products are carefully tagged and filtered to help you:
- Support in-state businesses
- Meet sustainability goals
- Partner with minority-owned businesses
- Work with veteran-owned suppliers
- Source from women-owned companies
Brand Protection Built In
- Automated brand standards enforcement
- Licensing compliance and management
- Quality control at every step
- Consistent brand presentation
Procurement-Grade Technology
- Real-time spending analytics
- Department-level budget controls
- Integration with major eProcurement platforms
- Custom approval workflows
For Branded Merchandise Solutions
We offer flexible deployment options designed for cooperative purchasing. Our team will work with you to design the right solution for your organization.
We’ll work with you to:
- Assess your current promotional spending
- Identify potential savings
- Create an implementation roadmap
- Deploy an organization-wide solution tailored to your unique needs
- Help with any branded merchandise needs in a hurry
“We selected Consolidus because they understood higher education procurement. They delivered exactly what they promised: cost savings, brand protection, and a solution our departments actually want to use.”Director of Procurement Higher Ed Institution
Take the Next Step
See how Consolidus and E&I Cooperative Services can help your institution consolidate, govern, and streamline branded purchasing.
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