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POL - Innovations Award - Organizational Innovation - St. Louis County, Missouri 2011

  • YEAR CREATED: 2011
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
The document is titled "INNOVATION3312011.pdf" and it appears to be a document showcasing the innovation and success of the procurement division in St. Louis County. The document highlights that the county was the first to design an interface between two software systems and utilize an electronic contract module. They have also designed a public procurement system that incorporates best practices and innovation through collaboration with departments and the business community. The procurement division in St. Louis County is credited with designing a complete public procurement procedure using two software packages. These integrated processes and procedures comply with county purchasing ordinances and best business practices. As a result of implementing this procurement solution, staff productivity has at least tripled. The division was able to timely award over 50 stimulus projects, including construction requirements, in addition to their regular workload. The document also mentions that if selected as the winner, the agency would like to present its innovation at a forum. The person who will present the session at the forum is Susan Janowitz, who holds a Doctor of Management degree and is an adjunct professor at Webster University in St. Louis. She is also employed as the Manager of Purchasing for St. Louis County Government and has over 30 years of public procurement experience.
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