Current Research Initiatives

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Procurement Research Supports Your Benchmarking Efforts
A critical member service of NIGP is to produce frequent statistical surveys on relevant public procurement topics. The Institute produces approximately one web-enabled survey every other month - resulting in a high number of qualified responses (NIGP usually surpasses the statistical standards for surveys by receiving a 25%+ response rate). The majority of these surveys are produced in coordination with the Public Procurement Research Center. To learn more about the Center, click here: www.nigp.org/research/ResearchCenter.htm

A key study produced by NIGP is the annual survey of Purchasing Preference Programs. This study results in a cogent Summary report on the number and status of local preference programs such as buy recycled, woman and minority business enterprise, small disadvantaged business, and others. Additionally, a biannual survey of Procurement Practices collects and reports statistics pertinent to all aspects of purchasing and materials management. Tailored reports are available to members to support benchmarking efforts. In addition, special studies are conducted on topical issues with results published on the Web site and in NIGP publications.