CORONAVIRUS and Supply Chain Risk

The World Health Organization has declared a global state of emergency due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus… Continue reading CORONAVIRUS and Supply Chain Risk

On the Road Again: NASPO’s Academic Affairs

We are kicking off this year by hitting the road to visit some of our academic partners and… Continue reading On the Road Again: NASPO’s Academic Affairs

Be a Better Boss

When I became a new supervisor in 2008, I realized right away that I was woefully under-prepared. My… Continue reading Be a Better Boss

NASPO Members Eligible for Mini-Scholarships

Are you in search of an opportunity to enhance your procurement knowledge?  Do you enjoy learning from your… Continue reading NASPO Members Eligible for Mini-Scholarships

Succession Planning: Don’t Just Plan for Your Future

As a greater proportion of the workforce reaches retirement age each year, the importance of succession planning has… Continue reading Succession Planning: Don’t Just Plan for Your Future

Back to the Value

Thirty-Five years ago, when the Value Chain Model was first introduced, procurement was viewed  narrowly as cut and… Continue reading Back to the Value

Green Means GO!

NASPO is pleased to announce that we will be accepting applications for the 2020 Green Purchasing Technical Assistance… Continue reading Green Means GO!

Not Another Green Blog

Everything you buy has a story. That story has a profound impact on our planet and community. Imagine,… Continue reading Not Another Green Blog

To Protest a Bid, or not to Protest?

While not a Shakespearean existential inquiry, a vendor who did not win a competitive bid for a public… Continue reading To Protest a Bid, or not to Protest?

Eliminate these four Productivity Killers in 2020!

At NASPO, we know our members are usually involved in multiple projects at one time.  Not only is… Continue reading Eliminate these four Productivity Killers in 2020!