Corcentric Teams With FLAG, IPW To Streamline Procurement BY GREG KISHBAUGH Corcentric, a global provider of procurement and finance solutions, has partnered with Flexo Label Advantage Group (FLAG), a community of small to mid-size label converters, and Independent Printers World- wide (IPW), a buying group for the printing industry, to provide Man- aged Accounts Receivable (AR) services for the companies’ members and vendor partners.
Diversified Labeling Launches DLS University Diversified Labeling Solutions (DLS) has launched DLS University, a new educational video series developed exclusively for its dis- tributor customers. DLS University is designed to help distributors grow their knowledge of label products, markets, and sales strategies to drive more business. Short And Practical DLS University features short, practical video modules catered to various skill levels — from industry newcomers to seasoned la- bel professionals. With the content segment- ed by skill level, the program provides acces- sible, actionable education for everyone on a distributor’s team. The program launched in May 2025 with two initial titles: Who to Call on for Label Sales;
For years, FLAG has helped independent label converters unlock savings through negotiated savings and rebate programs, while IPW has been committed to providing procurement solutions to indepen- dent printers through strategic sourcing, spend analysis, and shared services. The two companies, because of their similar industries, share several supplier programs with their respective members. These new alliances simplify FLAG and IPW members’ interactions with vendor partners by consolidating billing and payments into one centralized platform. The goal is to remove manual processes and pro- vide a seamless experience. FLAG and IPW members will be able to purchase from any vendor partner under a single line of credit, while vendor partners will see benefits like guaranteed on-time payments for every invoice, the elim- ination of bad debt, and risk-free growth opportunities. “Corcentric, FLAG, and IPW share a common mission of eliminating the friction that slows down business,” said Matt Clark, President and CEO Corcentric. “These partnerships reflect that shared mission, replac-
and Where to Find Label Sales Opportunities More videos will roll out throughout the year, covering key topics such as: Label con- struction and thermal printing; Sales tech- niques and strategies; Specialty applications and niche markets; and RFID labeling Interested partners can register or log in at https://teamdls.com/Tools-Support/Train- ing/DLS-University.htm .
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