A 2015 academic study found nearly 3 out of 4 public procurement managers were more likely to hire… Continue reading Training and Certification: A Better Value for Everyone
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Save Some Money and Save the Earth
Efficiency is the key, so for Earth Day 2022, Pulse is here to help you combat inflation the… Continue reading Save Some Money and Save the Earth
Supplier Management: It’s Not What You Think!
We met Ms. Schultz, a Statewide IT Procurement Manager for the State of Arizona, at this year’s NASPO… Continue reading Supplier Management: It’s Not What You Think!
COP26 with Mark Hayden, NM’s State Purchasing Director
This week on the Pulse Podcast, we talk with Mark Hayden, the State Purchasing Director for New Mexico,… Continue reading COP26 with Mark Hayden, NM’s State Purchasing Director
Design Thinking: 5 Phases to Better Serve the Public
Removing bottlenecks Eliminating inefficiencies Improving accuracy These are the common phrases championed by Continuous Process Improvement (CPI). … Continue reading Design Thinking: 5 Phases to Better Serve the Public
Spread the Word–It’s Procurement Awareness Month!
What is public procurement? You would not believe the range of responses I got when I asked… Continue reading Spread the Word–It’s Procurement Awareness Month!
Advocating for Yourself and Public Procurement!
Public procurement is an indispensable and crucial function that affects us all no matter who we are, where we… Continue reading Advocating for Yourself and Public Procurement!
New Year’s Resolution: Boosting Your Office’s Customer Service
A high-quality customer service relationship with stakeholders is vital to organizational success, especially in public procurement. Providing exceptional customer… Continue reading New Year’s Resolution: Boosting Your Office’s Customer Service
Connections: Elevating State Procurement
At NASPO, connections are the lifeblood of our organization. We are truly grateful to have had so many wonderful connections… Continue reading Connections: Elevating State Procurement
4 Steps for Dealing with Price Volatility in Commodities
It has been over a year and a half since Covid-19 hit our borders. As a procurement professional,… Continue reading 4 Steps for Dealing with Price Volatility in Commodities