Current Issue: February, 2008
Government Procurement

Features
ABCs for RFPs  2/1/2008
Best-practices guidelines simplify procurement of finance and HR software.

Don’t get stung by a WASP   2/1/2008
If management is mulling the idea of a strategic sourcing initiative that includes budget cuts supported by a WASP, consider applying adoption rate as your repellent.

Procurement reform rolls into D.C.  2/1/2008
How the district’s Office of Contracting and Procurement derailed—and how it plans to get back on track

Responsible purchasing 101   2/1/2008
Introductory primer teaches the fundamentals of green purchasing.

Spend analysis strategy supports Minnesota’s ‘Drive to Excellence’  2/1/2008
By implementing a Web-based system that integrates procurement information, state purchasers gain insights to target savings.

Editorial
Inconvenient questions?  2/1/2008
These days, it seems that everybody is trying to be green. But can government entities really make a difference by purchasing green products and services?

It’s time for a credibility check   2/1/2008
Credibility, or trustworthiness, plays an important role in how you do business.