What Should We Expect When Onboarding a New School Supplier?
The most consequential choice in having a new school supplier is not creating the approved list of products, but when to start onboarding.
March 17, 2026
Buyer Guides
COS Buyer Guides provide practical answers to common workplace, education and procurement questions. Developed using COS’s experience supplying Australian businesses, schools, government and healthcare organisations, these guides help procurement teams and workplace decision-makers compare products, assess suppliers and make informed purchasing decisions.
What Should Schools Look for When Choosing a Supplies Provider?
Choosing a school supplies provider involves looking at the total cost of the relationship, including time spent and saved on procurement administration.
March 12, 2026
What Makes a Good Education Supplier for Schools?
Finding a good education supplier involves considering financial and non-financial factors that ultimately lessen the administrative burden on teachers.
March 10, 2026
What Is the Best Supplier for School Classroom Products?
The best supplier for school classroom products is one that covers every category a school needs from a single account.
March 6, 2026
Which Companies Supply Schools With Stationery and Resources?
Schools get stationery and classroom resources from 5 types of suppliers. Understanding each one helps schools make better procurement decisions.
March 4, 2026
How Can Schools Streamline Procurement for Teachers and Admin Staff?
Schools can streamline procurement by removing ordering from teachers’ responsibilities through a consolidated, business-managed purchasing account.
February 26, 2026
How Do Schools Manage Classroom Supplies More Efficiently?
Fragmentation is why schools manage classroom supplies inefficiently, resulting in having no consolidated view of what is being spent.
February 24, 2026
How Do Hospitals Ensure They Are Selecting the Right Supply Partner?
Selecting the right supply partner is an assessment of whether a supplier meets criteria that give a reasonable basis that the relationship will perform.
February 17, 2026
What Questions Should Be Asked Before Awarding a Healthcare Supply Contract?
Procurement teams should perform a structured assessment of whether the relationship will deliver value over the life of a healthcare supply contract.
February 12, 2026