Tag: Elevating Public Procurement

Procurement Office Development

The Case of the Missing Worker

At the National Governors Association Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C., one topic was raised in every single session and panel: worker shortage. Every workforce sector is hurting for qualified or willing workers at every level. This shortage also affects public-sector employment, as many CPOs can attest. The question that everyone is asking is, “Where are all the workers?”

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Supplier Realtionships

Supplier Engagement: Are You Ready for the Next Step?

It has been a few weeks since NASPO’s Exchange, or perhaps even a few months since you opened those emails from new and contracted suppliers. Supplier engagement is an ongoing process that isn’t always at the top of our list, but making time for supplier engagement increases value– cost savings, improved goods or services, or expanded access to the market.

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