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Bid opportunities down, strategic spending up

• 26th February 2015

Competitive bid opportunities may be down, but strategic spending through cooperative purchasing agreements is on the rise.

We are the world

• 26th February 2015

Procurement agencies around the world share more common goals and face more common problems than anyone realizes.

Predicting procurement’s path

• 26th February 2015

In January, Government Procurement conducted a survey with its partner, NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement to discover the procurement trends that are reshaping agencies, to gauge changes in perception of the profession and to predict the key factors that will define the future procurement paradigm. Findings suggest the profession is evolving, with practitioners making strides to communicate purpose and standardize best practices to ensure positive growth in the profession.

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Another key decision with a lasting impact

• 26th February 2015

Commodity codes have emerged as a foundational element of high-performance procurement operations. The improved use of technology for supplier management, spend analytics, strategic sourcing, performance metrics and inventory management depends on an effective coding model that aligns with the requirements of public sector activities. Thus, choosing a commodity code structure is a decision with lasting agency impact.

Why constant measurement of energy program performance is vital to reducing costs

• 26th February 2015

How to manage your energy usage and select the right energy product for your procurement agency.

Communicating the value

• 26th February 2015

Jonathan White, director of sales and support for Spikes Cavell Analytic, discusses how to identify and record savings procurement professionals might be overlooking.

Think before you act

• 25th February 2015

Stephen B. Gordon, director of graduate certification in public procurement and contract management at Old Dominion University, discusses the ramifications of revenue-generating contracts.

Procurement authority in public entities

• 8th December 2014

The meaning of Procurement Authority and the importance of its effective delegation and use.

Moving from tactical to strategic

• 2nd December 2014

Both public-sector and private-sector chief procurement officers have been moving from tactical to strategic functions. Several key elements were consistently identified as important factors in a strategic organization.

Local governments love local food

• 2nd December 2014

Local governments have found that purchasing local food provides superior experience for customers.