ProcureAZ Unifies Purchasing in Arizona

By Larry Anderson

Implementation of statewide hosted e-procurement system also extends low-cost access to local governments....

Zeroing in on Zero Waste

By Scot Case

Cities join the effort to divert waste before it reaches the landfill....

What's in a Name?

By Michael Bevis

More than you might think, and using the right words consistently promotes professionalism....

Tired of the Same Ol' Chicken?

By Melissa Hala'ufia

A recipe for supporting diversity when the rules require 'lowest responsible bidder'....

Food for Thought

U.S. Communities partners with Premier Inc. and U.S. Foodservice....

Renting vs. Purchasing

By Jim Burnett

An eye-opening comparison for uniform procurement....

Solar Power in Albuquerque

Largest photovoltaic system in New Mexico to power Veteran's Health Care System....

Use the Code

By John Walters

NIGP continues to roll out the Values and Guiding Principles for the organization in 2011....

Ensure Your Legacy: Be a Braggart

By Steve Demel

Does senior management appreciate your procurement department? If not, develop your bragging skills....

GO PRO reader feedback

A reader responds to Scot Case's feature, "A Bright Future Using LEDs," pointing out a very large concern for Procurement Professionals in Northern climates....

Procurement Ponderable

GoPro magazine asks readers what they would do if they learned that an inappropriate deal was made?...

NIGP's 66th Annual Forum and Products Exposition

Awards presented at NIGP Forum recognized procurement professionals who "capitalize on excellence."...

Performance data on the latest certification exams

The UPPCC has released key performance data from the May 2011 examinations....

2011 Certified Agencies

Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council's (UPPCC) Agency Certification Award program identifies organizations that have fully certified public procurement staffs....

Things that come in boxes for $200, Alex

By Fred Marks

I used to work for a dull guy whose standard answer to a problem was to encourage you to "think outside the box."...