Purchasing procedures under ISO 9001 ensure that purchased materials meet the requirements of the purchaser and the final customers. Companies apply ISO 9001 to their purchasing to minimize problems ...

On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Such a declaration has significant implications on the contracting community ...

The past year’s economic volatility forced business leaders to shift strategies and reduce spending while simultaneously seeking new paths to profitability. In particular, according to a Gartner ...

The Purchasing Office's goal is to provide excellent service to University departments while complying with applicable State and Federal laws and guidelines. Purchasing also strives to provide an open ...

Considered by businesses as a highly lucrative market, the purchase of supplies and equipment by public institutions has always been subject to bribes, skulduggery and side deals. To counter this ...

Most procurement professionals during challenging times would file the procurement procedure book in the round file cabinet and resort to a more “hand-to-mouth” strategy, but your procurement process ...

The process of acquiring new products and services for a municipality often follows the same general guidelines, but has unique details that vary from locale to locale, something the Towns ...

Getting the right materials at the right time and price is incredibly important for any successful business. Material procurement affects everything from product quality to company profits. Smart ...