NASPO’s Strategic Partnerships Shape a Strategic Future

What do you picture when someone says, “Oh! Here is a resource for you!”? Traditionally, most people imagine… Continue reading NASPO’s Strategic Partnerships Shape a Strategic Future

A Day in the Life: Gary Lambert

This week we caught up with Gary Lambert, the Assistant Secretary for Operational Services for the Commonwealth of… Continue reading A Day in the Life: Gary Lambert

Just Released! Reverse Auctions: A Roadmap for Success

Online reverse auctions have been around for a few decades, especially in the private sector and federal government.… Continue reading Just Released! Reverse Auctions: A Roadmap for Success

Another Resource for your Procurement Toolbox: PTAC

Like most problem-solvers, procurement professionals have a metaphorical toolbox that they reach into from time to time to… Continue reading Another Resource for your Procurement Toolbox: PTAC

A Day in the Life: Rosalyn Ingram

This is an updated post based on highlights from the interview with Rosalyn Ingram, Director of State Purchasing… Continue reading A Day in the Life: Rosalyn Ingram

Get Your Certification ON!

Public procurement professionals are the gatekeepers of taxpayer dollars and are held to a higher standard of conduct,… Continue reading Get Your Certification ON!

Major Procurement Trends: Helping Your Office Move Forward

In the past twelve months, what significant challenges has your procurement office faced? Have you had internal conversation… Continue reading Major Procurement Trends: Helping Your Office Move Forward

A Day in the Life: George Schutter

This week we caught up with GEORGE SCHUTTER, Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) for the District of Columbia to… Continue reading A Day in the Life: George Schutter

Climbing the Summit: Government Performance and Innovation Recap

A couple of weeks ago (June 4th – 6th), I attended the Summit on Government Performance and Innovation… Continue reading Climbing the Summit: Government Performance and Innovation Recap

Which States Have Preference Policies? NASPO Has the Repository!

Giving preference to local bidders is a common means of making government contracts more accessible to resident small… Continue reading Which States Have Preference Policies? NASPO Has the Repository!