This brief defines and explores the concept of end-to-end procurement, which the authors propose can aid state agencies in doing more to meet the growing needs of customers, without the additional funding. The authors ...

State and local governments, as significant users of AI, must prioritize ethics and transparency in procurement to balance efficiency with protecting public values. Following executive orders, the article notes the evolving ...

A new national survey shows that procurement officials want more and better data on everything from supplier diversity and sustainability to vendor performance and supply chain planning. This paper outlines strategies for ...

State and local governments are embracing electronic procurement solutions to simplify and accelerate purchases. E-procurement reimagines the procurement process as an electronic, online system, automating all activities ...

The Government Performance Lab's Procurement Excellence Network (PEN) is a free online hub to support state and local public procurement professionals as they drive reform and make procurement more efficient, fair, ...

James Tanzosch, North Carolina's chief IT procurement officer, discussed how documenting and automating the state's procurement process streamlined their IT acquisition activities at the National Association of State Chief ...

Advancements in generative AI are revolutionizing digital procurement tools, streamlining processes and enhancing decision-making. Vendors are integrating generative AI to simplify user experiences, provide end-to-end data ...