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Lea el art\u00edculo completo en\u00a0<\/em>Noticias del cooperador<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to managing\u00a0condos, co-ops, and HOAs, small expenses like cleaning and maintenance supplies can\u00a0add\u00a0up\u00a0if\u00a0they are\u00a0not tracked properly\u00a0or\u00a0negotiated effectively.\u00a0And smart budgeting\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0just about\u00a0cheaper\u00a0products;\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0about balancing quality and value.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cLocal vendors may not give a great discount or the best pricing,\u201d says Piet Quackenbush, Vice President of Management for AKAM Northeast. \u201cBut when you\u2019re buying bulk through larger distributors, you can negotiate, and I think that\u2019s a way to fight the pricing battle. If your pricing isn\u2019t competitive, make that switch right away.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Neglecting everyday inventory can also lead to waste, overspending, and operational inefficiencies. But little organization can go a long way to avoid unnecessary costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cA big thing in every building is making sure your on-site staff are keeping supplies organized,\u201d says Quackenbush. \u201cFor example, make sure all your janitorial items are in one place. Have one supply room or area so you can see where everything is, and what you have stocked. When it\u2019s not together, you can\u2019t tell if you\u2019re out of something, so you order it, only to find out you already had it. I think that\u2019s where a lot of waste happens.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Digital tools such as BuildingLink can also help managers monitor stock levels, track replacement histories, and set low-stock alerts. Quackenbush emphasizes that while automation and software streamline the process, manual checks are still essential to maintain accuracy and control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Any staff member who uses supplies should be involved in keeping track of them explains Quackenbush. \u201cReal-time manual inventory is best. You have to train your onsite managers and property managers to look at every order. Don\u2019t be afraid to question it if you see anything out of whack, like pricing.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the day, Board members count on their management company to keep track of inventory, present cost-saving opportunities, and\u00a0maintain\u00a0operational efficiency and compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cBoards tend to give their on-site management a lot of autonomy,\u201d says Quackenbush. \u201cIt\u2019s our job to do quality control to make sure they\u2019re taking advantage of discounts they could get.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Read full article on\u00a0CooperatorNews.\u00a0\u00a0 When it comes to managing\u00a0condos, co-ops, and HOAs, small expenses like cleaning and maintenance supplies can\u00a0add\u00a0up\u00a0if\u00a0they are\u00a0not tracked properly\u00a0or\u00a0negotiated effectively.\u00a0And smart budgeting\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0just about\u00a0cheaper\u00a0products;\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0about balancing quality and value.\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cLocal vendors may not give a great discount or the best pricing,\u201d says Piet Quackenbush, Vice President of Management for AKAM Northeast. \u201cBut when you\u2019re buying bulk… seguir leyendo Managing Building 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