What happens when a state with the world’s fourth-largest economy revolutionizes how it buys everything from office supplies… Continue reading From Freeways to Fire Retardant: California’s Procurement Evolution
Author: Kinzie Gaunce
Procurement U Is Growing: What to Expect in 2026
Procurement U Is Growing: What to Expect in 2026 Since its launch, Procurement U has been committed to… Continue reading Procurement U Is Growing: What to Expect in 2026
AI Sets Sail: Early Waves in State Procurement Innovation
AI Sets Sail: Early Waves in State Procurement Innovation We are awash in AI. The tech industry has… Continue reading AI Sets Sail: Early Waves in State Procurement Innovation
Continuous Improvement: In Service of Others
What happens when you combine theater, legal expertise, and a passion for public service? Gene Burk, Connecticut’s Director… Continue reading Continuous Improvement: In Service of Others
Procurement Powers Everything: From Police Cars to School Lunches
What happens when procurement goes right? Most citizens never notice. Behind every police car, school lunch, government building,… Continue reading Procurement Powers Everything: From Police Cars to School Lunches
Ropes, Rules, Relationships: Building Stronger Partnerships Between Procurement and Legal Teams
Procurement professionals and attorneys each bring essential expertise to state contracting. The best results happen when both sides… Continue reading Ropes, Rules, Relationships: Building Stronger Partnerships Between Procurement and Legal Teams
First Steps on the Trail: Starting Your Procurement Journey
Beginning a career in public procurement can feel exciting and overwhelming. For many professionals, the role is in… Continue reading First Steps on the Trail: Starting Your Procurement Journey
Why Now is the Time to Communicate the Value of Procurement
It has never been more important for public procurement offices to communicate the value of their work. Inspired… Continue reading Why Now is the Time to Communicate the Value of Procurement
From Challenge to Opportunity: Improving Supplier Relationships in the Public Procurement Community
Strong supplier relationships are crucial to successful procurement processes in state, local, and higher education sectors. When public… Continue reading From Challenge to Opportunity: Improving Supplier Relationships in the Public Procurement Community
Accessibility by Design: Preparing for Website ADA Compliance Deadlines with the Right Tools
As governments work to modernize their digital services, accessibility is no longer a long-term goal – it is… Continue reading Accessibility by Design: Preparing for Website ADA Compliance Deadlines with the Right Tools