A fairy tale in which the little animals learn how important it is to keep track of their suppliers and how carefully they should work only with the chosen ones. From now on, they’ll put the suppliers they do business with on an approved supplier list. Our hoarder instincts push us to “secure” everything in […]
When a public procurement lawyer who also understands risk management and information security talks about audits, the conversation quickly shifts from emotions to systems. That’s exactly the tone of discussions with Grzegorz Basiński – a Polish expert with more than 25 years of experience in public procurement law, audit and governance, who connects the legal […]
Catalog purchases are often sold as “faster orders” and “less paperwork.” But anyone who has ever rolled out an internal catalog in a public-sector organization (or a large university) knows the truth: technology is the smallest part. The real battle plays out between people—on three levels. This article blends two real experiences introducing MARQUET into […]
Public procurement for innovative solutions: Overcoming barriers and accelerating innovation Public procurement of innovative solutions (PPI) is a powerful tool that enables the public sector to fully leverage its purchasing power to support the widespread adoption of innovative solutions in the market. PPI has the potential to create sufficient demand to stimulate industry investment in […]
With climate change and environmental sustainability dominating the current public debate, integrating environmental principles into public procurement is becoming a priority. ESG criteria are rapidly becoming an integral part of public procurement – and can provide you, as a contracting authority, with a basis for environmentally responsible decision-making and support for sustainable development. Public procurement […]
Digitizing procurement isn’t about one perfect piece of software—it’s about cleverly connecting tools. Here’s a summary of Jiří Špalek’s experience and practical tips you can use right away. Digitization isn’t one flawless system.It’s an ecosystem of tools that talk to each other, share data, and don’t act like loners. This is a recap of Jirka […]
In the age of digital transformation, procurement has become more than negotiation and supplier management—it is now a data-driven discipline. The integration of big data analytics into procurement processes is reshaping how organizations make decisions, manage risks, and unlock value.This was the central theme of a recent lecture on Big Data and Procurement, where the […]
Procurement has long been regarded as a back-office function, focused primarily on reducing costs and handling routine purchases. But today’s competitive environment demands a different view. Procurement and operational management are no longer just support services—they are strategic drivers of business growth. This message was at the heart of a lecture delivered by Martin Wiederman, […]
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