Purchasing & Procurement

Feb. 22, 2012

Commentary

Viewpoint: Trust officials to behave ethically with vendors

By Paul Mitchell — There is a common policy that is getting in the way of government officials’ ability to make the most informed decisions....More
Jan. 25, 2012

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Irving, Texas, saved millions as a result of Lean Six Sigma 1

The program uncovered inefficiencies in operations and improved teamwork, city manager says....More
Jan. 1, 2012

Article

American City and County

Long Beach, Calif., records management software fosters open government

The city's enterprise content management system connects to a public portal...More
Jan. 1, 2012

Article

American City and County

Fleet managers hold keys to reducing government costs

Strategic savings on vehicles can help meet budget, operational goals...More
Jan. 1, 2012

Article

American City and County

Can fleets help fill in state revenue shortfalls?

Municipal fleet managers take heed: your services will be more valued to state governments....More
Dec. 1, 2011

Article

American City and County

The Greening of Professional Services

Environmental preference purchasing is not just for commodities anymore....More
Nov. 29, 2011

Commentary

Viewpoint: Unleash the wisdom of money managers

By Eric Zoetmulder — With help from eProcurement technology, procurement officials can be more effective leaders in state and local governments....More
Jan. 1, 2011

article

American City and County

Cutting out checks

Washoe County pays vendors more quickly with electronic credit cards....More
Dec. 29, 2010

Commentary

American City and County

Viewpoint: Municipal leasing prepares for a comeback

After a two-year downturn, municipal leasing is again becoming a viable financing alternative for the acquisition of municipal equipment, projects and facilities....More
Nov. 10, 2010

Article

American City and County

Specifying greener products

Using contracts to require products be certified to specific standards and that all other environmental claims must be independently verified can avoid confusion....More

Viewpoint: Trust officials to behave ethically with vendors

Irving, Texas, saved millions as a result of Lean Six Sigma 1

Long Beach, Calif., records management software fosters open government

Fleet managers hold keys to reducing government costs

Can fleets help fill in state revenue shortfalls?

The Greening of Professional Services

Viewpoint: Unleash the wisdom of money managers

Cutting out checks

Viewpoint: Municipal leasing prepares for a comeback

Specifying greener products

Our finances are still solid, local officials say 1

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