In the realm of procurement, where businesses and organizations acquire goods and services to fuel their operations, transparency and ethics are paramount. Without these essential elements, procurement processes can become breeding grounds for corruption, favoritism, and inefficiency. ...
In today's interconnected world, diversity and inclusion (D&I) are not just buzzwords but essential components of successful business strategies. Public entities need to make sure that they are not using relationships to guide their decision by giving everyone in the...
In the realm of procurement, where businesses and organizations acquire goods and services to fuel their operations, transparency and ethics are paramount. Without these essential elements, procurement processes can become breeding grounds for corruption, favoritism, ...
Procurement processes can be daunting, especially when it comes to selecting the best vendor or supplier for a project. With so many factors to consider, from cost to quality to reliability, decision-making can quickly become overwhelming. There can be endless...
In the dynamic realm of project management, the quest for success involves navigating a myriad of challenges, with risk management standing as a pivotal aspect. Clients can’t mitigate the risk of a project without an expert vendor but don’t want...
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In the world of procurement and project management, the traditional method of selecting vendors often revolves around one key factor: cost. However, there's a more effective approach that's gaining traction for its ability to foster strong partnerships and drive successful...
In the realm of procurement, where decisions can significantly impact an organization's bottom line or have a lasting impact on their community, finding ways to simplify processes while ensuring optimal outcomes is paramount. Procurement processes have always been long, tedious,...
In the realm of procurement, where contracts govern the relationships between buyers and vendors, traditional approaches often focus on rigid specifications and lowest costs. However, the Best Value Approach challenges this status quo, advocating for a paradigm shift towards prioritizing...
On October 12, 2023, Dr. Dean presented at the Arizona State Capitol Chapter of NIGP’s 34th Annual Regional Conference and Vendor Expo!! It was a packed house, with 52 attendees showing up!! Members felt engaged, entertained, and highly informed as...