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May 20, 2008

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NEWS
      The future of procurement
      Charges levied against Army Corps of Engineers contract employee, subcontractor
      Frontload washers and dryers are suited for public facilities
FEATURES
      Don't let volatility in raw material markets get you RAW
      Why ISO should be on your radar


NEWS

The future of procurement
By Michael Keating
Government Procurement talked to a number of analysts and experts to gain some insight into what the future might hold for the profession.
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Charges levied against Army Corps of Engineers contract employee, subcontractor
By Josh Cable
A former contract employee of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a dirt, sand and gravel subcontractor were indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges stemming from their involvement in a $16 million hurricane protection project near New Orleans.
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Frontload washers and dryers are suited for public facilities
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FEATURES

Don't let volatility in raw material markets get you RAW
By Paul Ghere
For the most part, public-sector procurement departments have a good handle on creating long-term contracts to support ongoing purchase transactions for materials and supplies. The problem in recent years has been finding vendors that are willing to commit to contracts of any length of time if the products that they manufacture are made from raw materials that experience volatile pricing in the marketplace.
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Why ISO should be on your radar
By Matthew Sweatt
ISO 9001 is not just an industrial standard. In fact, it can help public procurement professionals make smart choices in today's marketplace.
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