October 1, 2008
Articles
How are you weathering the storm?
As a result of the relentless barrage of grim economic news in recent weeks, there's been a lot of debate about whether we're headed for a reprise of the Great Depression. ...
Certification: What's the ROI?
Show of hands, please. How many of you have been told by your management that you are on your own for professional development and certification expenses because the ROI of a given class, curriculum or professional certification is not immediately quantifiable and, therefore, the organization doesn't realize a benefit in return for the organizational expense?...
Bridging the gap in technology contracting
President Kennedy's sentiment often is shared by many commercial IT manufacturers that negotiate with state and local governments. Needless to say, any company that has worked in the public sector understands that government customers face unique challenges and have different requirements than commercial customers. ...
Crank up the volume with NIGP codes
Johnson County, Kan., is a growing and active community of more than 500,000 people who are engaged in a wide and diverse array of activities. The county's...
Weathering the storm
When she reflects on the June floods that inflicted an estimated $1.3 billion in damage to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, city Purchasing Manager Judy Lehman, CPPB,...
Thinking locally
Beginning in 2003, strategic sourcing became a well-traveled buzzword in government procurement circles, winding its way through state capitals across...
When it comes to ensuring quality, ask and you shall receive
In the August/September issue, J. Kevin Beardsley asserted that purchasing professionals need to be prepared to ask two pivotal questions when driving...
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