CYPP

In March 2007, the YMCA Canadian Urban Group (CUG) wanted an overview of their current procurement process. The CUG consisted of the 13 biggest YMCA's in Canada. Two of their members - Montreal and Toronto - had already had a procurement analysis done, and the rest of the CUG was hoping to define their current procurement situation and how to find ways it could be improved. The CUG wanted to help their members maximize their potential as buyers while cutting back on redundancies - specifically redundancies in purchasing. They wanted to streamline their approach to purchasing, cutting back on the amount of products being bought and the number of vendors supplying them. It was here the seeds of the Procurement Program were planted... Implementation of The Canadian YMCA Procurement Program began in ernest in April of 2008. To date, the Program has grown to include all YMCA's of Canada, at varying degrees of participation. We have established and fostered relationships with over 100..

Also known as: Canadian YMCA Procurement Program

Primary location: Toronto