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Former key executive for successful Scottish Government initiative talks about automation success and failure

April 28, 2011

Ian Burdon, who recently entered the ranks of the private sector, and has held a number of key executive positions within the Scottish Government including being at the helm of the eProcurement Scotland initiative as it’s Program Manager and chief champion, joined me earlier today on the PI Inquisitive Eye from the UK. Ian provided… [Read more…]

Poll results indicate that the government is only accessing 25% of its total possible supply base

April 28, 2011

Even though it is still early in the process, our recent poll on LinkedIn is delivering some interesting results. To this point in time, 55% of respondents to the question Winning bidders for government tenders are decided before the RFP is issued 90% of the time – does this surprise you? said no, while 20%… [Read more…]