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 […]
“The best solution to achieve the best price is still a well-established competition.”This quote, shared at the close of a presentation on Slovakia’s national benchmarking initiative, captures both the promise and the limitations of benchmark pricing in public procurement. For procurement professionals, benchmarking can be a powerful tool to drive transparency, efficiency, and cost savings—but […]
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 […]
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