Feature Stories from Government Procurement http://govpro.com/rss/gopro-feature-stories/ This RSS feed highlights the most recent feature stories from Government Procurement magazine. en-us The Future of Green Information http://govpro.com/rss/gopro-feature-stories/environmental-product-declarations-201106-07 Purchasers need to understand how to use Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to make purchasing decisions and make green purchasing easier. gopro-feature-stories Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EDT Total Transparency in Real Time http://govpro.com/rss/gopro-feature-stories/reverse-auctions-201106-07 Reverse auctions are gaining popularity as a procurement tool in the challenging economic climate. gopro-feature-stories Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EDT Focus on Quality and Process Control http://govpro.com/rss/gopro-feature-stories/six-sigma-lean-tools-201106-07 Punta Gorda, Florida, eliminates procurement inefficiencies by using 'Six Sigma' and 'Lean' business priniciples. gopro-feature-stories Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EDT Saving Neighborhoods from the Housing Crisis http://govpro.com/rss/gopro-feature-stories/2010-nigp-innovation-award-201010 To spend a $13.5 million federal grant, Port St. Lucie, Florida, reinvented procurement processes and reached out to local vendors. gopro-feature-stories Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EDT The Feds Step Up http://govpro.com/rss/gopro-feature-stories/obama-executive-order-201010 A look at steps federal agencies are taking in response to President Obama's October 2009 Executive Order requiring purchases meet sustainability criteria. gopro-feature-stories Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EDT Old Dominion University Achieves Pareto Award http://govpro.com/rss/gopro-feature-stories/pareto-award-old-dominion-university-201010-11 The seventh recipient of coveted Pareto Award of Excellence in Public Procurement is also the first institution of higher education. gopro-feature-stories Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EDT The Great Green North http://govpro.com/rss/gopro-feature-stories/environmental-purchasing-canada-201008-09 Environmental purchasing has taken root in Canada through multiple efforts embracing the benefits of collaboration. gopro-feature-stories Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EDT Controlling Costs Through Energy Procurement http://govpro.com/rss/gopro-feature-stories/energy-procurement-201008-09 Deregulation presents opportunities and challenges, and volatility in the electricity and natural gas markets makes a sound procurement plan crucial. gopro-feature-stories Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EDT Managing Risk in the Procurement Process http://govpro.com/rss/gopro-feature-stories/procurement-risk-management-201008-09 Conducting a risk analysis can identify areas of concern or weakness and avoid greater problems in the future. gopro-feature-stories Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EDT Airport owes its lush beauty to purchasing and maintenance teams http://govpro.com/rss/gopro-feature-stories/orlando-airport-beautification-20100726 The management of Orlando International Airport is keenly aware that the airport is the first and last thing most travelers see when visiting the Florida vacation destination. gopro-feature-stories Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:06:00 EDT