The Procurement School

APRIL 17, 2023

Everybody knew that a competitive bid would be issued to the usual suspects and that was the best way to determine value. Imagine running an inventory cycle count where the physical count and book values are reconciled on a daily basis. The status quo in many organizations is only the annual inventory count- the anchor.

Procurement 52

Procurement Inventory Competitive Bidding Influencing 52

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. Inventory fulfilment rates were low. Supplier performance had never been measured.

Consulting 52

Consulting Competitive Bidding Inventory Public Procurement 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. Inventory fulfilment rates were low. Supplier performance had never been measured.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Contract Management Management Contract 52