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Governments need to plan for the entire product lifecycle when they purchase technology today

American City & Country

These multifaceted issues underscore the need for a diverse, well-informed procurement team that can navigate the technical, ethical, legal and community aspects of implementing effective public safety tools while ensuring responsible use of taxpayer resources.” . Consider the total cost of ownership, not just upfront costs.

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Benchmarking in Procurement: The Key to Maximising Business Value

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

In procurement, benchmarking involves assessing supplier performance, costs, and processes against industry standards or competitors to ensure you are receiving the best value. More Than Just Price While price is often the most common focus in benchmarking, it is only one piece of the puzzle.

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Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 1

The Procurement School

A RACI (responsible, accountable, consulted, informed) chart is an effective project governance tool so that team members understand their responsibilities and to ensure accountability throughout the procurement process. While the above may appear daunting and time intensive not all steps are required for all procurements.