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Thaddeus Wilkins

Thaddeus Wilkins

07 May, 2025

The Awesome Experience of NIGP Forum

If I had to describe Forum in a word, it would be “awesome.”   After attending the Forum virtua ...read more
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Kirk Buffington

Kirk Buffington

23 April, 2025

Tariffs

In this month’s Legally Speaking column, I am sharing a few ideas and strategies concerning the impending ta ...read more
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Todd Slater

Todd Slater

22 April, 2025

The Future of Skills: What’s Changing, What’s Emerging, and What Matters Most

As we look toward 2030, the global workforce continues to navigate rapid transformation—but there’s a noti ...read more
As we look toward 2030, the global workf ...read more
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26 March, 2025

Making Procurement Month Sparkle

About the Procurement Excellence Showcase At Forum 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina, NIGP hosted its first-e ...read more
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Todd Slater

Todd Slater

25 March, 2025

Ready, Set, Explore: Why the Jungle Gym Concept is Worth Considering for Career Development

Picture this: a playground with a towering ladder on one side and a sprawling, energetic jungle gym on the oth ...read more
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NIGP Mentorship Committee

19 March, 2025

Paying it Forward by Paying it Back

About the Procurement Excellence Showcase At Forum 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina, NIGP hosted its first-e ...read more
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Kirk Buffington

Kirk Buffington

12 March, 2025

Cooperative Purchasing

This analysis addresses the validity and permissibility of utilizing expired cooperative contracts, which has ...read more
This analysis addresses the validity and ...read more
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Em Moses

Em Moses

05 March, 2025

Raising the Bar in Procurement Excellence

Meet the Winner of Forum 2024’s Procurement Excellence Showcase  At Forum 2024 in Charlotte, North Car ...read more
Meet the Winner of Forum 2024’s Procur ...read more
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Kirk Buffington

Kirk Buffington

26 February, 2025

Integrating Contract Law with Business Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide

In the complex landscape of business operations, contracts serve as the cornerstone for transactions and relat ...read more
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