Anheuser-Busch InBev and PepsiCo to Buy Office Supplies Together
Anheuser-Busch InBev and PepsiCo have reached a deal to jointly purchase goods and services in the U.S. including "information technology hardware, office supplies, travel and facilities services, transportation, and maintenance and repair supplies" in an effort to reduce expenditures.
The plan, according to a press release, is to save money in areas of procurement so the companies can then reinvest those dollars where they can drive growth. A team of individuals from each company will join together to determine procurement needs and develop a purchasing plan to maximize savings.
The arrangement between the two companies is not the first time they've worked together. AmBev, a Anheuser-Busch InBev business, has the exclusive rights to bottle and distribute Pepsi in Brazil.
Discussion Questions: How much benefit are Anheuser-Busch InBev and PepsiCo likely to derive from this deal? Do you see this as precursor to deals between major brand companies in other areas such as sales, marketing and distribution?