Adelpo vs. DSSI
DSSI is the established giant of senior living procurement, operated by Direct Supply since 1995. It is a strong solution for very large organizations that want a services-heavy model with a dedicated procurement team running the system. Adelpo is built for operators who want a different model: software your own team controls, live in 3 to 4 weeks, priced per facility with no long enterprise rollout.
Key differences
Independence: DSSI is owned by Direct Supply, which is also a major supplier to healthcare facilities. Adelpo is independent software and has no stake in which vendors you buy from.
Vendor flexibility: DSSI operates a network of integrated suppliers. Adelpo has 62 partnered vendors and no limit on vendor setup; any supplier you use, from a national distributor to a local independent, can be added the same way.
Fit: DSSI's model is generally geared toward larger multi-building organizations. Adelpo serves operators from 1 facility to 90 under one pricing model.
Modularity: Adelpo can start as invoice processing only at $130 per facility per month, with purchasing and payments added when ready.
When DSSI may fit better
You operate a very large portfolio and want an outside team managing procurement for you rather than software your staff runs.
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