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Pulse Podcast Dr. Zhaohui Wu and Supply Chain Issues
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Solicitation Methods Black Swans: Anticipate Your Supply Chain Reactions
In a report released in late April , IBM’s Institute for Business Value weighs in on how organizations can reduce vulnerabilities through smarter supply chains. As supply chains start to react to the pandemic and deploy permanent changes in their processes, how can procurement officials brace for the change?
In this post we explore what changes supply chains are anticipated to make, and what those changes mean for public procurement officials. Read more “Black Swans: Anticipate Your Supply Chain Reactions”
Pulse Podcast Interviews with Jaime Schorr, Maine’s CPO, and UPPCC
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Emergency Procurement & Risk Management 5 Ways to Improve Your Procurement Crisis Management
Regardless of preparation and planning, crises will eventually occur. It is the procurement professional’s job to help resolve them and apply your acquired knowledge in the preparation for the next event. Mitigating the human cost of disaster is an important reason why procurement is a part of disaster response and recovery planning. Here are some essential steps for successful procurement crisis management. Read more “5 Ways to Improve Your Procurement Crisis Management”
Pulse Podcast Public Procurement During COVID: Parts 1 & 2
NASPO is proud to present our new podcast, NASPO Pulse Podcast!
Every other week, tune in right here to Procurement Pulse to hear the latest podcast. Each episode is hosted by NASPO’s own Media Production Project Manager, Kevin Minor who will be interviewing NASPO leadership and staff, state central procurement officers, and subject matter experts.
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NASPO Events & Education NASPO News You Can Use
The times, they are a’ changing.
At NASPO, we’re working to make sure we provide needed resources to our members and to the public. We’ve got a lot planned in the coming weeks! Read more “NASPO News You Can Use”
Solicitation Methods Supply Chain Fragility and Disruption Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has not merely disrupted production in the supply chain, it has, at times, temporarily stopped it. Preparing an anti-fragile supply chain for the future should be at the top of every public procurement officer’s recovery list.
NASPO Events & Education NASPO Announces COVID-19 Resource Directory
In response to COVID-19, NASPO has created a web directory for resources related to procurement.
This directory, available through the NASPO website, highlights resources both from NASPO and external sources which provide valuable information for state procurement offices during the pandemic. Read more “NASPO Announces COVID-19 Resource Directory”
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