Governments worldwide are going through digital transformations. Innovative technologies and online platforms are being used to create more agile, cost-effective, and user-focused operations. There is no doubt the advantages of going digital are taking shape across the board, particularly when it comes to selling surplus goods via e-commerce solutions.“We’ve noticed an upswing in agencies shifting […]
Read more »OPBA warmly welcomes the following new members (October 2022): Helen Abraham, Procurement Coordinator, York Regional Police Service Mohammad Laique Akbar, Student, Durham College Ayokanmi Akinjayeju, Student, Durham College Mona Bibi, Procurement Assistant, City of Mississauga Josemari Buan, Student, Durham College – Student Body Mohit Choyal, Student, Durham College – Student Body Mirla Echavarria, Student, Durham College Eren Karapinar, Student, Durham College Akshay Kuttickattu Binu, Student, Durham College – Student Body Edoja Okpozae, Student, Loyalist College […]
Read more »The theme for the 64th annual OPBA Professional Development Conference was Together Towards Tomorrow, with182 amazing procurement professionals in attendance, including 42 first-time attendees – Yay!This virtual event would not be such a success if it weren’t for the enthusiasm of our attendees, who interacted throughout the two days of incredible sessions.I would like to […]
Read more »Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 430,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong, prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with twelve (12) local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities within […]
Read more »Congratulations to the following Retirees and New OPBA Principles Certificate recipients (September 2022):New OPBA Principles Certificate Maddison Brodhagen, Buyer, District School Board of Niagara Cassandre Drake, Buyer I, City of St. Catherines Adrianne Marini, Manager of Strategic Procurement, Risk Management, and Payables, Corporation of the Town of Grimsby Tara Merry, Procurement Coordinator, County of Simcoe […]
Read more »By: Paul EmanuelliThis article is an excerpt from the forthcoming 2023 edition of The Art of Tendering: A Global Due Diligence Guide.While many public purchasing bodies lack a cohesive operating culture, all public institutions have at least one de facto organizational culture that governs their procurement practices. In fact, most institutions have multiple competing cultures that operate […]
Read more »While artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous vehicles, and technology-based security solutions may seem like science fiction, they are rapidly becoming science fact. And through the power of AI, operators can now brainstorm a scenario, develop a set of criteria and appropriate responses, then allow the solution to manage itself. Safe cities have always depended upon a […]
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