ISM Magazine Publishes article by Krista Ferrell, Director of Strategic Programs The State of State Procurement

“In this ever-changing world, procurement offices across the globe are continually being asked to rethink the way goods and services are bought. It’s no different for state procurement officials. State government spending is one of the largest economic drivers in the United States as well as one of the areas of highest impact for addressing demand for government-provided services to the public.

State procurement offices are no longer the paper pushers of old but instead have become strategic visionaries, leveraging state spending capacity in new ways to meet these challenges. Government is using the power of procurement not only to react to changes, but as a cornerstone for long-term governmental financial stability.”

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