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Public procurement and sustainability: A crucial step towards a green future

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 […]

21. 11. 2025 Jan Jedlička

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How to Assemble Your Digital Procurement “Puzzle”: A Practical Field Cheat Sheet

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 […]

21. 11. 2025 Jiří Špalek

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Big Data and Procurement: Turning Information into Intelligence

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 […]

31. 10. 2025 PROCUREHUB

ManagementProcurement

Procurement as a Strategic Driver: Lessons from Martin Wiederman

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, […]

31. 10. 2025 PROCUREHUB

ManagementProcurement

Diagnosing Leadership: What Procurement Can Learn from Management Styles

Procurement professionals are no strangers to complexity. Balancing supplier relationships, cost optimization, and ethical sourcing demands not just technical expertise, but also strong leadership. Yet, leadership styles are often overlooked in procurement discussions. A recent conversation on Procurement Board TV with Jiří Šimon and Radovan Vaculík, both seasoned consultants in diagnostics and management development, shed […]

22. 10. 2025 PROCUREHUB

ManagementPublic Procurement

Contract Management: From Compliance to Strategic Value

In procurement, contracts are often seen as administrative necessities—legal documents that keep parties aligned. Yet effective contract management is far more than paperwork. It is a strategic function that ensures performance, mitigates risk, and unlocks value throughout the supply chain. This was the central theme of a recent lecture on contract management, where the speaker […]

22. 10. 2025 PROCUREHUB

ManagementPublic Procurement

Enhancing the Capacity of Public Procurement Teams: Insights from Experts

Public procurement in institutions is more than just a bureaucratic procedure—it's a strategic function that requires coordination, expertise, and foresight. In a recent conversation, Marcela Turčanová hosted Daša Paláková from the Ministry of Culture and Zuzana Bučeková from the Department of Public Health, an expert in public procurement in state hospitals, to explore the role […]

22. 10. 2025 PROCUREHUB

Procurement

Driving Revenue Through Strategic Procurement Auctions

“90% of a successful auction lies in its preparation.” — Proebiz Webinar In a procurement landscape increasingly defined by digital agility and accountability, the function is evolving from a cost-saving support system to a value-generating strategic partner. One emerging opportunity that supports this transformation is the use of e-auctions — not just for sourcing, but […]

22. 10. 2025 PROCUREHUB