We think there are also opportunities in joint purchasing.

Short of consolidation, Mr. Suozzi urged school officials to seek savings in cooperative efforts like joint purchasing of supplies.

The locality purchasing project also raises questions about joint purchasing.

The partnership allows for cooperation intended to cut costs, including the joint purchasing of some parts and the sharing of basic components for some models.

Initial discussions have taken place on joint purchasing and providing.

And although expectations are subdued, the countries would like to find a way to form joint purchasing and manufacturing projects to save money and speed their domestic development.

Yes, "the economies of joint purchasing" might "cut the high administrative costs that plague the insurance market."

In the next six months, they said, the carriers could begin joint purchasing of such products as spare parts and cabin equipment.

It also gave counseling on how to obtain government credits, as well as facilitating the set-up of joint purchasing and savings plans for women.

Some analysts are skeptical that the joint purchasing will help the Mexican competitors.