NASPO recently held the REACH (Regional Education and Connection Hub) Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. 270 state members… Continue reading Negotiating for Value
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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
Have a Safe Cyber 2018
It’s Monday morning and you have just arrived at work…congratulations! You stroll in with sleep still in your… Continue reading Have a Safe Cyber 2018
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?
A “Whirlwind” of Green
$180 billion – that is the estimated economic loss the United States will experience by the end of… Continue reading A “Whirlwind” of Green
Top Five Ways to Make Modular Procurement Work
If you’ve ever been faced with the frustrating situation of having a Phillips head screwdriver in hand when… Continue reading Top Five Ways to Make Modular Procurement Work