WM Energy Surcharge rarely exceeds 20%, only twice historically. Typical range is 14–16%, yet it's now above 20% and still rising.
Winter drives propane demand and prices higher, making cost spikes unavoidable and savings strategies critical for businesses.
Rising unemployment is slowing restaurant spend. Operators are cutting staff, making cost savings critical to protect teams and margins.

Eric O'Daffer on 3 True Norths for AI Investment, Indirect Spend, & Benchmarking
Healthcare’s challenge isn’t just underinvestment, it’s lack of sustained expertise. SIB drives 21% avg savings and enables real-time spend excellence.
UPS raised intl. ground fuel surcharge by 1%. With rising fuel costs, history shows these charges rarely decrease once increased.
AI adoption in procurement is high, but real value is rare. SpendBrain turns insights into savings, accuracy, and smarter spend decisions.
Cintas–UniFirst merger signals vendor consolidation, often driving pricing shifts. Key moment to audit spend and prevent cost leakage.












