by Olivia Fast | Jan 20, 2026 | Industry-Specific Savings
The Difference Between “Approved” and “Correct” Invoices Most companies believe an approved invoice is a safe invoice. It isn’t. Approval only means someone clicked “yes.”Correct means the math, pricing, quantities, and terms actually align with the contract you...
by Olivia Fast | Jan 15, 2026 | Industry-Specific Savings, Vendor Overbilling & Credits
Cintas, UniFirst, and the Real Cost of Consolidation Cintas going after UniFirst again isn’t about growth. It’s about control. This latest acquisition attempt fits a familiar consolidation pattern: the largest player in a mature industry tightening the...
by Olivia Fast | Jan 13, 2026 | Industry-Specific Savings
The Money You Didn’t Know You Were Losing (And How We Got It Back) Most companies don’t think they’re overpaying for uniforms, mats, and linens. They’re wrong. Not because they signed a bad deal.Not because the vendor is “shady.”But because no one is enforcing the...
by Olivia Fast | Jan 8, 2026 | Vendor Overbilling & Credits
The Vendor Isn’t the Problem. Your Oversight Model Is When companies overpay for uniforms and linens, the first instinct is to blame the vendor. The service feels expensive. The invoices look inflated. The increases seem constant. So the conclusion is easy: the...
by Olivia Fast | Jan 6, 2026 | Vendor Overbilling & Credits
January Is When Overbilling Becomes Permanent Most companies think January is a reset. It’s not. January is when billing mistakes harden into “the way things are.” Here’s why. The January Trap No One Talks About In January, three things happen inside most...
