Have you ever given much relevance to the letter ‘v’? I know you’re thinking ‘Who starts a blog about something as intricate as data asking such a question? Nobody has a vested interest in an inanimate letter!’ Let me change your mind… The term ‘big data’ has swiftly become a buzzword, one that has varying…
Over the past 15 years, there have been numerous campaigns by the United Nations[1], the World Bank[2], the OECD[3] and most recently the European Commission[4] to ‘professionalise the procurement profession’. This year’s Deloitte Global CPO Survey also highlights the current Talent Gap, whereby the majority of procurement professionals are still concerned about the talent available…
The amount spent in OECD countries on public procurement represent 12% of GDP. Because of the sheer volume of spending it represents, well-governed public procurement must play a major role in promoting public sector efficiency. Good public procurement systems also contribute to achieving policy goals such as environmental protection, innovation, job creation and the…
PROCUREMENT TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE (PTI) Event: The National Procurement Summit 2018 Date: Wednesday, 31st January 2018 Location: Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co. Dublin We’re excited to announce that the PTI will officially launch it’s services and will be exhibiting at the National Procurement Summit on Wednesday, January 31st 2018 at the stand A07, Citywest Hotel, Dublin. The 2 founders of…
