According to a recent Globe and Mail article, Canada’s productivity is falling relative to other nations. The article suggests creation of a federal productivity commission modeled after similar in Australia that has successfully raised productivity in that country

Why would procurement want to contract with more than one supplier for similar products and services when one can supply all requirements at very competitive prices?

Back in the day supplier “reps” would drop by my office and we would chat about things including various little contract issues to be resolved by them or me. Often, I would get 

High functioning procurement is prepared to support operations both in times of crisis and routine requirements. Attributes of organizations with high function procurement include:

The application of government procurements can positively impact social and community objectives. Social value criteria are becoming part of the evaluation of proposals for goods and services. There remains, however, 

Managing risk with RFx evaluations begins with the drafting of the RFx. This means that if you intend to evaluate a factor, it must be clear in the RFx

We can create stronger business relationships with organizations that demonstrate a sharing of at least some of the values and goals possessed by our organizations. 

Documentation of supplier performance is a task that can add considerable value and elevate the procurement function in your organization. Follow up on those strategic purchases of goods and services with your client departments. Develop a checklist to address 

I continue to have the pleasure of working with esteemed colleague, Larry Berglund, assisting clients with procurement policy, procedures, operations and document template reviews.

This is a personal shout out and thank-you to our colleagues engaged in sourcing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for their clients and organizations. That you are working hard in untenable circumstances is, I think an understatement.