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Executive Spotlight – August 2023

Author: Brad Vickery

August 16, 2023

Greetings, everyone. It’s my pleasure to provide this month’s Executive Spotlight as it very well could be the last time you hear from me until I see you at next year’s Summit in Naples FL.  Retirement is just a few weeks away and after September 29 I’m happy to say that Shari Bella will be...

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USA 2022 Optimizer Award Announced

Author: Jim Kitchens

July 18, 2023

American Electric Power (AEP) Cook Plant took home Utilities Service Alliance’s coveted Optimizer Award at the 2022 USA Executive Summit last month. During calendar year 2022, Cook achieved a remarkable $53.90 return on each dollar of their Alliance membership investment! “Cook has done a tremendous job utilizing our SCM agreements and is maximizing rebates across...

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***Breaking News*** – Bella selected to replace Vickery as USA Director – Procurement Systems

Author: USA Communication

June 20, 2023

USA is excited to announce that Shari Bella has been selected to serve as its next Director–Procurement Systems.  Shari replaces Brad Vickery, who has been in the position since November 2019. In this role, Shari will report to John Christensen, USA’s President & CEO. She will be responsible for identifying and driving cost-savings strategies and opportunities across...

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May 2023 Supply Chain Spend & Savings Update

Author: Brad Vickery

May 22, 2023

Thanks for all the support getting the 2022 Spend, Savings, and Rebates closed out this year.  Overall, USA Suppliers and members had a pretty good year in comparison to 2021.  Member spend qualified for rebate exceeded $300M.  Rebates were up 25%, First Cost Savings were up 14%, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) was down...

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