Procurement

Highlights

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,...

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...

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...

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Making deals: Cooperative agreements can help governments achieve supplier diversity goals

No question, more state and local governments are relying on cooperative agreements for their purchases of goods and services. GovWin IQ, a market intelligence firm that federal and state, local and education (SLED) contractors use to manage and grow their government business, estimates that the total sales from 13 identified national co-ops has risen from […]

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Procurement methods go to the head of the class in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

There is a small group of procurement leaders who have made the jump from running government procurement teams to running a higher education procurement shop. Invariably, they love it. They talk about the ability to feel a part of the mission when they are on campus and can see the fruits of their labor when […]

News

Deltek releases 12th annual Clarity Government Contracting Report

Herndon, Va.-based Deltek has released its 12th annual Clarity Government Contracting Industry Study, which is designed to identify current contracting trends and market outlooks, including specific analysis on top challenges impacting business development, human capital management, project management, procurement, contract management, finance and financial compliance. Deltek analyzes survey responses from hundreds of government contracting leaders […]

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Amazon Business releases first B2B ecommerce report, highlighting e-procurement

Amazon Business has released its first 2021 B2B Ecommerce in Evolution Report, which examines the transformation B2B e-procurement has undergone in recent years. The report shares B2B trends and insights from U.S. procurement professionals across industries and fields including government, education, health care and commercial industries. Amazon Business surveyed 250 B2B buyers and 250 B2B […]

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Public procurement can be transformative for stakeholders in a community

“Procurement is not usually thought of as ‘sexy,’” says Celeste Frye, co-founder and CEO of Public Works Partners, a planning and consulting firm based in New York. She notes that procurement is a highly visible government function that can help improve opportunities significantly for underserved populations. “Rather than treating procurement as a back-office function, government […]

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The pandemic has led to big adjustments in procurement staffing in governments

The COVID-19 crisis has greatly affected government purchasing staffing levels and workloads, says Gianluca Cairo, industry principal, public sector for Ceridian, which offers human capital management software that helps organizations’ workforces adapt and evolve. “The public procurement space is unique in that it has a blend of front-line workers and back-office employees, so it posed […]

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Adapting procurement priorities for a post-COVID environment

According to a recent survey by strategic sourcing and procurement software company Bonfire Interactive Ltd., procurement professionals said that finding new ways to cut costs and reduce their budget was their team’s biggest priority for 2021. Bonfire’s new report, Public Procurement Priorities and Strategies for 2021, asked U.S.-based local government procurement professionals on their strategies […]

Article

IT infrastructure in government is getting a post-pandemic makeover

As Congress deliberates future U.S. infrastructure projects and how to pay for them, government IT chiefs have named technology infrastructure priorities for 2021. According to the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO), this year’s Top10 list of technology priorities includes cybersecurity, remote work tools and cloud solutions. Post-pandemic, some government technology budgets will […]

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Miami methodically stockpiles procurement talent through purposeful recruitment

In the United States, about 36,000 openings for buyers and purchasing agents in all sectors (including government) are projected annually over the decade (through 2029), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Miami, the city is taking several steps to recruit and retain talent as procurement managers and other staffers retire or leave […]

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Celebrating the unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic: Procurement professionals

We look forward to it every year. We rejoice in the celebrations and acknowledgements of all the amazing procurement professionals who create a significant impact in their entities and their communities. March is Procurement Month and our profession rises to the center of the spotlight. However, as this past year has demonstrated, a single celebratory […]

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Procurement

Highlights

To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders

The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

City and county officials can find sustainable solutions at their feet

Commentary

Making deals: Cooperative agreements can help governments achieve supplier diversity goals

Commentary

Procurement methods go to the head of the class in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

News

Deltek releases 12th annual Clarity Government Contracting Report

News

Amazon Business releases first B2B ecommerce report, highlighting e-procurement

Commentary

Public procurement can be transformative for stakeholders in a community

Article

The pandemic has led to big adjustments in procurement staffing in governments

News

Adapting procurement priorities for a post-COVID environment

Article

IT infrastructure in government is getting a post-pandemic makeover

Commentary

Miami methodically stockpiles procurement talent through purposeful recruitment

Commentary

Celebrating the unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic: Procurement professionals

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