Blockchain: The Public Sector Big Picture

The private sector has invested more than 1.4 billion dollars in blockchain since 2014. To put this number… Continue reading Blockchain: The Public Sector Big Picture

5 Things You Should Know About Reverse Auctions

Are reverse auctions a win-win for both parties? The answer depends on who you ask, and as always,… Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know About Reverse Auctions

A Day in the Life: Lisa Eason

This week we caught up with Lisa Eason, Deputy Commissioner for the State of Georgia, and 2019 NASPO… Continue reading A Day in the Life: Lisa Eason

3 Ways to Simultaneously Improve Employee and Customer Satisfaction

In the world of modern procurement, your office is constantly doing business with citizens, vendors, and government agencies.… Continue reading 3 Ways to Simultaneously Improve Employee and Customer Satisfaction

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

Workforce shortage? Have you considered emerging talent?

Article by Dana Dembrow (State of MD), Intro by Olivia Hook Frey (NASPO) Introduction by Olivia Hook Frey:… Continue reading Workforce shortage? Have you considered emerging talent?

3 Procurement Leadership Models for the New Year

Centralization and strategic leadership continue to be focus areas for state procurement offices around the country in the… Continue reading 3 Procurement Leadership Models for the New Year

Top Tips for Procuring Accessible Technology

Imagine trying to use a computer without a mouse. Imagine trying to watch a video without speakers. Imagine… Continue reading Top Tips for Procuring Accessible Technology

A Day in the Life: Jason Soza

This week we caught up with Jason Soza, Chief Procurement Officer for the State of Alaska. Jason has… Continue reading A Day in the Life: Jason Soza

Meaningful KPIs in Four Easy Steps

Have you been tasked with developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for your organization and don’t know where to… Continue reading Meaningful KPIs in Four Easy Steps