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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
As a company that provides education in public procurement, this is perhaps the most common question that arises. While there are...
Guide to Modern Vendor Relationships
Author: Liz Busch Public sector entities rely on the expertise and hard work of their contractors to successfully deliver on...
Doing Deals: Challenges in Negotiations
Author: Larry Berglund Negotiation competencies are a must in procurement. Whether in the private or public sector, you are always...
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