Game-Changing Alliance: KPN and PEPM Partner with ASBO International to Empower School Business Leaders

In a groundbreaking move poised to transform school procurement, Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) and PEPM (formerly PennBid) have officially joined forces with ASBO International's esteemed Corporate Alliance Partnership Program. This strategic collaboration is set to unlock a wealth of resources and innovative solutions, directly benefiting school business professionals across the globe.

The partnership brings together ASBO International's dedication to supporting school business leaders with KPN's proven expertise in cooperative purchasing and PEPM's cutting-edge e-procurement technology.

This synergy promises to deliver unparalleled efficiency, transparency, and cost-effectiveness to educational institutions grappling with complex purchasing and bidding processes.

Dr. David Schuler, CEO of ASBO International, underscored the critical importance of such alliances. “Our mission at ASBO International is to empower school business professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to excel,” Schuler stated.

“Bringing KPN and PEPM into our Corporate Alliance Program is a testament to our commitment. Their innovative solutions in cooperative purchasing and e-procurement will provide our members with tangible benefits, helping them save time, reduce costs, and ensure compliance.”

Adding to the excitement, Dr.

John E. George, CEO of both KPN and PEPM, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration. “We are incredibly proud to partner with ASBO International, an organization that shares our deep commitment to educational excellence,” George commented. “Our goal has always been to simplify the often-complex world of school purchasing.

Through this alliance, we can extend our robust cooperative contracts and user-friendly e-procurement platforms to an even wider audience, helping school districts streamline operations and reallocate vital funds directly back into student programs and services.”

The Corporate Alliance Partnership Program acts as a crucial bridge, connecting leading solution providers with school business decision-makers.

This ensures that ASBO International members have direct access to vetted, high-quality resources that address their most pressing operational challenges. For KPN, this means offering thousands of competitively solicited contracts covering a vast array of products and services, making procurement simpler and more compliant.

For PEPM, it’s about providing a secure, intuitive digital platform that modernizes the entire bidding and vendor management lifecycle.

This alliance represents a significant step forward in optimizing school district operations. By fostering collaboration between industry leaders and educational administrators, ASBO International, KPN, and PEPM are collectively paving the way for more efficient, transparent, and financially sound school systems, ultimately enhancing the learning environment for students everywhere.