Infographic: Plotting public procurement’s progression
This infographic shows the trends that are shaping the future for the public procurement profession.
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To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders
Local government leaders need to cast a wide net, says Laura Kroeger, technical director, leadership and management for the American Public Works Association (APWA). She also serves on the APWA Board of Directors, as chair of APWA’s strategic planning committee, and as executive director for the Mile High Flood District (Lakewood, Colo.). Kroeger urges agencies […]
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The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings
When you envision the future, what do you see? For me, it’s a place where people of all generations live, work and thrive. And it’s a place where green, efficient buildings are integrated with nature and resilient infrastructure ties our healthy and productive places together into communities. However, in the face of climate change, that […]
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City and county officials can find sustainable solutions at their feet
Dave Darche, a flooring industry expert at Bona, says flooring as well as flooring maintenance can be big parts of city-county sustainability efforts. “Remember your agency building’s flooring when thinking sustainably. Municipal facilities require clean, durable and slip-resistant floor surfaces to accommodate the large numbers of employees, visitors and other dignitaries passing through on a […]
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Local governments can choose from a variety of sources to fund infrastructure projects
Cities and counties have numerous infrastructure needs, such as implementing renewable energy systems, modernizing equipment and optimizing water utilities. But local government officials are facing challenges. A recent Johnson Controls survey of more than 100 local government officials shows the three biggest infrastructure funding obstacles for government leaders are competing budget priorities (52 percent), limited […]
The two most important
The two most important changes are the electronic methods for both solicitations and contract management (including filing) and a trend toward workload sharing through decentralized procurement of small dollar transactions. Pcards are a part of this movement, as are electronic payments that interface with ERP’s.
I believe that professional purchasing officers will be paid more, but given a smaller staff. The decentralization (with purchasing overview) and electronic processes will allow the change. High-dollar procurement and professional services will still be managed by well-trained and empowered procurement professionals.