Radios in Fish Tanks: Testing the Durability of Procurement Solutions

Modernization sits at the heart of Florida’s procurement transformation. Jessie Marks, Florida’s Chief Procurement Officer, shares her fascinating… Continue reading Radios in Fish Tanks: Testing the Durability of Procurement Solutions

From Chaos to Category Management: How Oklahoma Rebuilt Procurement for Speed, Trust, and Compliance

The myth says procurement is the holdup. We put that belief under a bright light with Oklahoma’s Chief… Continue reading From Chaos to Category Management: How Oklahoma Rebuilt Procurement for Speed, Trust, and Compliance

Harmony in Transition: Keeping Your Procurement Team Strong Through Change

Harmony in Transition: Keeping Your Procurement Team Strong Through Change  As the public procurement workforce continues to evolve,… Continue reading Harmony in Transition: Keeping Your Procurement Team Strong Through Change

Modern Needs, Modern Codes: South Carolina’s Procurement Evolution

What happens when public procurement codes fail to keep pace with modern needs? Delbert Singleton and Stacy Adams… Continue reading Modern Needs, Modern Codes: South Carolina’s Procurement Evolution

From Freeways to Fire Retardant: California’s Procurement Evolution

What happens when a state with the world’s fourth-largest economy revolutionizes how it buys everything from office supplies… Continue reading From Freeways to Fire Retardant: California’s Procurement Evolution

Ropes, Rules, Relationships: Building Stronger Partnerships Between Procurement and Legal Teams

Procurement professionals and attorneys each bring essential expertise to state contracting. The best results happen when both sides… Continue reading Ropes, Rules, Relationships: Building Stronger Partnerships Between Procurement and Legal Teams

Why Now is the Time to Communicate the Value of Procurement

It has never been more important for public procurement offices to communicate the value of their work. Inspired… Continue reading Why Now is the Time to Communicate the Value of Procurement