Case Study: Independent Printers Worldwide restores supplier programs and boosts member value with Corcentric

Independent Printers Worldwide re-onboards 23 programs with Corcentric

Independent Printers Worldwide (IPW), a group representing over 300 independent printers, faced a significant challenge when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains. Long-standing supplier programs that provided members with 10–15 percent savings were eliminated, threatening the organization's value proposition. To re-establish these programs and increase value for both suppliers and members, IPW partnered with vendor Corcentric and implemented its Managed AR solution.

Corcentric's solution embedded transaction management into the buying process, providing members with a single line of credit and guaranteeing suppliers on-time payment. This restored confidence and simplified procurement. The results were significant; by April 2025, Corcentric had successfully re-onboarded multiple suppliers and introduced 23 new shared programs, expanding savings into new categories like MRO supplies and forklift parts. This created a more efficient and value-driven environment for IPW's $3.8 billion member network.

Independent Printers Worldwide (IPW)