When people typically think of the public procurement profession, they usually think of a single role– someone who… Continue reading Are You a Buyer or a Procurement Professional?
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NASPO’s Inaugural Supply Chain Case Competition
Engaging the next generations of public procurement professionals is more critical than ever as the role of procurement… Continue reading NASPO’s Inaugural Supply Chain Case Competition
Managing Risk in the Procurement Process
With NASPO’s Law Institute happening this week, it couldn’t be a better time to talk about risk: what… Continue reading Managing Risk in the Procurement Process
Considering Outcomes (Not Just Outputs) Through Your KPIs
You’ve been getting complaints that the floors in the procurement office are too sticky. As the administrator of… Continue reading Considering Outcomes (Not Just Outputs) Through Your KPIs
Making a Difference with Supplier Diversity
Much has been written about measuring the performance and impacts of supplier diversity initiatives in the private sector. … Continue reading Making a Difference with Supplier Diversity
The Care and Keeping of Contracts
For public procurement professionals whose job duties include contract administration, it can be tempting to leave contracts alone… Continue reading The Care and Keeping of Contracts
Does Your Data Work for You?
One undeniable result of today’s digital environment is that we now find ourselves immensely and overwhelmingly surrounded…by data.… Continue reading Does Your Data Work for You?
Talent Management in a Changing World
The post-pandemic way of life has shown us one thing: employees are essential to the success of any… Continue reading Talent Management in a Changing World
Training and Certification: A Better Value for Everyone
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
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