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  • Bundling

    The practice of pooling or grouping smaller purchases to leverage purchasing power, thus obtaining the benefits of economies of scale or a reduction in administrative expenses. (NASPO, 2001)

    See Also: Bulk Purchasing

  • Unbundling

    Dividing a service into smaller portions to encourage competition. Frequently done on the basis of geography, for example, a large service area, such as a city or county is divided into smaller geographical regions.