American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Strategic procurement is more than just buying goods and services—it’s about creating value, optimizing resources, and aligning purchasing decisions with organizational goals. In this blog, we’ll explore key best practices and show how leveraging group/cooperative purchasing can help you master the art of strategic sourcing.

Purchasing 58

Purchasing Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 58

FedScoop

JANUARY 17, 2025

In a March report following that incident , the CSRB found that Microsofts operational and strategic decisions pointed to a corporate culture that deprioritized both enterprise security investments and rigorous risk management.

IT 107

IT Vendor Management Risk Management Education 107

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

These professionals excel in managing supplier relationships, understanding contract nuances, and mitigating risks. Their ability to leverage market trends and data-driven insights results in smarter purchasing decisions, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chains.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Management 52

Great Government Through Technology

APRIL 29, 2024

At the most basic level, because generative AI tools are software, acquiring them must follow the same acquisition policies and rules as other IT and software purchases. At the same time, generative AI tools are unique. The biggest challenge to producing any sort of guidance around a technology is anticipating and accommodating change.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Procurement Data Vendor Management 52