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

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

We’ll Manage: Supplier Management with NASPO’s Procurement Content Managers

This week on the Pulse Podcast, Josh and Kevin talk with Emily Cranfill and Holly Scott, NASPO’s Procurement… Continue reading We’ll Manage: Supplier Management with NASPO’s Procurement Content Managers

Can’t We Just Blame Bureaucracy?

The COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on how both bureaucracy and supply chains react to black swan events.… Continue reading Can’t We Just Blame Bureaucracy?

Plan for Success with Project Management

You are already thinking like a project manager, you just don’t know it.

Improving Cybersecurity in State Procurement

Technology is increasingly connected through cloud infrastructure making it more efficient and accessible, however more risk is taken… Continue reading Improving Cybersecurity in State Procurement

Cybersecurity is YOUR Responsibility

Just like you used to lock the file cabinets and the office door, procurement officials need to take… Continue reading Cybersecurity is YOUR Responsibility

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

Relations Matter!

Agency relations and customer service is NASPO’s top priority for 2019. What an exciting topic to tackle as… Continue reading Relations Matter!

Proactive Contract Management for the Modern Procurement Professional

This article is a proponent of NASPO Best Practices: Ethics and Accountability white paper and aims to augment… Continue reading Proactive Contract Management for the Modern Procurement Professional