Negotiating for Value

NASPO recently held the REACH (Regional Education and Connection Hub) Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. 270 state members… Continue reading Negotiating for Value

Should I Get Certified?

Planning to take the CPPB or CPPO exams this fall? Wonder if the time and effort are worth… Continue reading Should I Get Certified?

Continuous Improvement Webinar – Find the Gap!

Recently, on a NASPO webinar aimed at helping state procurement officials determine what continuous improvement tools and methods… Continue reading Continuous Improvement Webinar – Find the Gap!

The Problem Solvers

The basis of any good business partnership is the ability to understand problems and develop a joint strategy… Continue reading The Problem Solvers

Is Agile the Answer?

“We used waterfall to put a man on the moon, so it can’t be that bad,” said Aldila… Continue reading Is Agile the Answer?

Ten Things Your Procurement Officer Wants You to Know

A unique aspect of NASPO’s Exchange conference is the opportunity it provides to state members and suppliers to… Continue reading Ten Things Your Procurement Officer Wants You to Know

Effective Sourcing Strategies: How Innovative is Your State Government?

Public procurement professionals often need to ask themselves, “Should we innovate, or can we use our traditional sourcing… Continue reading Effective Sourcing Strategies: How Innovative is Your State Government?