Laboratory supplies support companies’ research and production efforts. These supplies are assorted, ranging from petri dishes to microscope slides, tubes, bottles, glass and plasticware. Lab supply distributors offer a range of services and solutions to support customers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, industrial, education and healthcare industries. ERA reviews clients’ laboratory supply expenses to assess cost-savings opportunities, helping organizations maximize their cash flow.

Facility maintenance services are activities performed in a routine, scheduled way to keep buildings in good operating condition; janitorial and engineering services are considered facility maintenance services. Businesses may outsource facility maintenance duties to facilities management companies, organizations who oversee computing, telecommunications, and property or building management services in addition to janitorial and engineering services, for instance. One advantage to outsourcing services such as facilities maintenance services is that a business can free up capital to be reinvested in their core business. But how does an organization know if they’re getting the best dollar value for these services? That’s where ERA can help. Experienced ERA consultants work with business clients to evaluate their supplier relationships — facility maintenance companies and facilities management services providers— to unlock extra cash flow.

Fleet management involves managing and coordinating an organization’s vehicle transportation needs. Parts and supplies, such as truck parts, are an integral component of this function. The costs of repair parts and replacement parts, even aftermarket parts, may seem realistic, yet how does a business know if they’re getting the best value for these purchases? ERA assists clients by focusing on total cost management. Experienced ERA consultants will study a company’s requisitioned parts and vendors, review preventive maintenance costs and examine parts inventory. With consultants’ knowledge of suppliers in the marketplace, companies may realize higher productivity and lower costs for fleet management parts and supplies. This analysis can add additional dollars to a company’s bottom line.

Industrial gas suppliers provide industrial gases to process industries for manufacturing, industries such as mining, pharmaceuticals, electronics, oil and gas, and petrochemicals. Common gases include oxygen, acetylene, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and helium, along with specialty industrial gases. Firms that use these gases for manufacturing and production face fluctuating industrial gas prices, costs that vary based on demand. Is there a way to control expenses from industrial gas companies in a competitive marketplace? ERA’s objective is to help organizations manage expenses from their supplier base to increase cash flow — without compromising quality or service from suppliers.

For countless companies, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies are indispensable. MRO industrial supply items for production and plant maintenance include tools, safety supplies, fasteners, machine parts, cleaning supplies and other products. MRO products and MRO services are needed to keep any plant running safely and efficiently, and MRO supply costs are typical company expenses. Yet even if these industrial MRO costs are considered to be “routine,” are MRO companies offering the best possible pricing to their clients? What about MRO procurement services and related costs? An analysis of MRO expenses is the first step to possible cost savings — and how ERA consultants help organizations nationwide maximize cash flow, putting dollars back into their businesses.

Packaging suppliers enclose or protect an organization’s products for distribution, sales or storage. Companies that specialize in packaging solutions commonly provide packaging supplies and industrial packaging services. With various packaging companies to choose from, each offering a range of services and pricing structures, businesses may not be getting the best value for their investment. Working closely with clients, ERA consultants scrutinize packaging expenses, and review their relationships with packaging suppliers to determine if additional cost-savings opportunities exist.