Government Procurement Magazine - January 2018

The January 2018 issue of Government Procurement Magazine has something for everyone interested in public procurement. The cover story, "Scandal," discusses the importance of acting quickly when a scandal strikes a local government agency to prevent breaking bonds and trust with the public community. It includes strategies for procurement agencies to implement to prevent scandals and advice on how to manage a scandal when it occurs. Procurement professionals who are interested in sustainability will want to read "Boosting Sustainable Procurement Results." Procurement Professionals who work with procuring technology will be interested in reading "Kaizen and the Sound Transit IT Investment Playbook." Other articles in this issue include "Making the Most of a Solicitation," "Proof that Following This Procurement Code is the Key to Better Outcomes," and "The Three Things You Must Do to be a Procurement Superstar." This issue also features part one in the five-part series "The Procurement Professional's Guide to Negotiating Energy."