Search Results - "Government Procurement"

Mission possible by Matthews, Darin

“…"To organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful" - Google "In order to support the goals and objectives of DPS, we are one…”
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Speak up, but be prudent by Gordon, Stephen B

“…[Stephen B. Gordon]. (STEVE ) GORDON , PhD, FNIGP, CPPO, is the Director of the Graduate Certificate in Public Procurement and Contract Management at Old…”
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A Holistic Approach to Energy Supply-Side Management by Wooten, Bob

“…Utilities, the companies responsible for supplying and delivering energy to your organization (in deregulated areas it will be a separate provider that…”
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LEADERSHIP AND QUALITY DECISIONS - THE RIGHT COMBINATION by Clark, Jean

“…Over the years there has been a multitude of research about leadership and decision-making, each prescribing the answer for business success. But many times…”
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NEW CODES A NEW RECIPE FOR SUSTAINABILITY by Jacobs, Josh

“…Well there's a new recipe in town. Just as they do to meet code level requirements, procurement professionals have acquired the habit of purchasing to help…”
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Delivering the goods by Quinn, Matthew W

“…Communication: "having easy access to contracts online;" "cooperation in writing the spec;" "working together to obtain the most advantageous contract and cost…”
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Communicating the Value by White, Jonathan

“…The first question to ask before recording any savings or efficiency is: "Was the procurement team involved in the process which delivered value?" This is a…”
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WHY PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND NIGP ARE IMPORTANT by Buffum, Don

“…College Coursework: The second pillar is advanced and specialized knowledge through advanced educational programs at the college level. NIGP should take the…”
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REQUIREMENTS CONTRACTS: WHAT'S YOUR OBLIGATION? by Pennington, Richard

“…The court found that a contract existed, but not a requirements contract. The court rejected JPL's argument that the contract was exclusive, noting that the…”
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The tough stuff by Matthews, Darin

“…There are times that procurement professionals need to step up and take on the "tough stuff." What do I mean by that? Well, it is not unusual for a public…”
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A GOOD FIT by Council, NIGP Business

“…In 2013, the NIGP Business Council produced "We "No Bid,' and I'll tell you why," a white paper that examined some of the primary reasons companies do not…”
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Continuing education by Gordon, Stephen B

“…One thing that interests me as the instructor of a graduate-level introduction to public procurement course is a comment that most of the students who have…”
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Define saving to show value by White, Jonathan

“…Put simply, cash releasing savings are savings that deliver real dollars which can be spent on additional goods and services, or not spent, thus contributing…”
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Redefining safety by Jacobs, Josh

“…Today, an adult might say that safety means "plugging in an electronic device and not expecting to get shocked; putting on a seat belt; builders following the…”
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Purpose transforms public procurement by Walker, Matt

“…Another example of NIGP-led transformation has been with the overhaul of its consulting practice (NIGP Consulting). This program began as primarily an audit…”
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5 ways to lower energy costs by Wooten, Bob

“…Be Proactive - Don't Wait: The key in a rising market is to be prepared to act sooner rather than later. This is never more apparent than when discussing the…”
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Communicating the Value by White, Jonathan

“…In the spring of 2013, NIGP's strategic partner Spikes Cavell developed a Guide to Procurement Savings designed to show public sector procurement teams how…”
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Enough Planning Already - Time to Take Action by Ball, Roger L

“…If you want leaders and other staff not to execute strategy, you can ensure they don't by not including them in developing it. Too many times the strategy…”
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Purpose-Based Procurement by Utley, Brian

“…It may be helpful to provide an example of how public procurement can be "purpose-based." Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has spent several years…”
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Read This First by Johnson, Barbara R

“…Next, we will examine a performance based method to improve one's procurement practice. In "Procurement Process Maturity," author Rene Rendon "introduces the…”
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