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Evolution of the Status Quo

Evolution of the Status Quo

Author : Chris Sheel Delivering major capital projects on time and on budget has always been a challenging and elusive...
Procurement Planning: Steps for Issuing a Solicitation

Procurement Planning: Steps for Issuing a Solicitation

Author : Graham Allen Procurement planning is foundational to preparing and issuing a successful solicitation. The following article outlines the...
Indigenous Procurement – An exciting new challenge

Indigenous Procurement – An exciting new challenge

Author : Edward Claringbold Over the past three years, I have been the Procurement Lead for the First Nation Procurement...
Mentoring in Procurement

Mentoring in Procurement

Author : Trish Rafuse As a seasoned public procurement professional you have likely taken your share of procurement related courses...
The ins and outs of Collaborative Procurement

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

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...
what is the difference between public and private sector procurement?

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...
Communication Tips for Better Vendor Performance Management

Communication Tips for Better Vendor Performance Management

By The Procurement School Without effective communication, relationships with your procurement partners can quickly become stagnant. This and undoubtedly negatively...
6 Best Practices for Public Procurement in IT within Canada

6 Best Practices for Public Procurement in IT within Canada

The procurement of IT components and services comes with its own unique set of challenges and responsibilities.  This encompasses cyber...
Why Procurement’s Statement of Work/ Requirements is Essential for Effective Contract Negotiations

Why Procurement’s Statement of Work/ Requirements is Essential for Effective Contract Negotiations

By The Procurement School A Statement of Work (SOW), also referred to as Statement of Requirements (SOR), is a detailed...