The document is a compilation of various papers and reports related to public procurement and supply chain management. It includes papers discussing topics such as performance-based logistics, the New Public Management approach, privatization and public-private partnerships, risk management in the extended enterprise, and government/business relationships in contract implementation. The document provides insights into current trends and future prospects in public procurement and offers analysis of impacts and effects of the New Public Management approach. It also includes a report by the Defense Business Board on supply chain/performance-based logistics in the Department of Defense. Overall, the document covers a range of topics related to procurement and logistics in both public and private sectors.