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Procurement & Contract Planning: Canadian Public Sector Guide
Procurement & Contract Planning: Canadian Public Sector Guide
Author: Graham Allen It is often said, “… working in public procurement is akin to being in a fish bowl...
The ins and outs of Collaborative Procurement
The ins and outs of Collaborative Procurement
Navigating the public procurement process can be challenging enough then add in Buying Groups, GPO’s or group purchasing organization, collaborative...
The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors
The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors
Author: Helen Doucette “Accept the bid from ABC Company” said the VP of Finance to the Director of Procurement.  “I...
Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 2
Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 2
Author: Graham Allen In the second of two parts of “Navigation the Five Steps of the Procurement Journey” we’ll be...
Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 1
Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 1
Author: Graham Allen There are many similarities and differences between public and private procurement. However, the greatest overlap is the...
Balancing Efficiency and Effectiveness in Procurement
Balancing Efficiency and Effectiveness in Procurement
Author: Larry Berglund As part of the assessment on the ability of a supply chain department to deliver value effectively,...
how to manage contractor performance
how to manage contractor performance
Author: Liz Busch Despite how well we plan our procurement projects, your contractor’s performance may not be what you were...
what is the difference between public and private sector procurement?
what is the difference between public and private sector procurement?
As a company that provides education in public procurement, this is perhaps the most common question that arises. While there are...
Strategies for Designing a Contract Management Plan
Strategies for Designing a Contract Management Plan
Author: Liz Busch Planning for a procurement should consider the entire procurement lifecycle, including contract management and close-out.  However, it’s...
Finding the 2nd Right Answer: The Planning Phase of Procurement
Finding the 2nd Right Answer: The Planning Phase of Procurement
Author: Larry Berglund The anchoring effect in decisions can be a self-limiting influence. Our awareness of past practices has a...