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How Certified Procurement Professionals Drive Efficiency in Supply Chain Management

The Procurement School

P rocurement, a critical component of supply chain management, is transforming, driven by the expertise of certified procurement professionals. Armed with a Public Procurement Certificate , these individuals bring a new level of efficiency and strategic insight to the field.

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The Purpose of Procurement: How ESG is Changing our Roles

The Procurement School

Public sector procurement also followed the Smith theory, where the lowest cost from a tendering process must deliver the best value. Procurement decisions were largely one-dimensional – with economic interests being the first choice. The weighting on environmental and social values continues is tempering pricing.