This guest blog is by ELGL member Abby Owens, a Public Works Compliance Specialist in Plano, TX. Connect with Abby! I joined the City of Plano Public Works Department in late 2017 with a priority project: implement new software that combined asset management and work orders. Oh, and train 200 users, deploy 100 iPads, and … Continued
This guest blog is by ELGL member Jay Anderson, the City Engagement Specialist with the City of Colorado Springs, CO. Connect with Jay! “This is going to slow everything down.” “I’ll have to run fewer projects.” “You’re giving us more work on top of what we already have to do.” These are the objections I … Continued
This guest blog is by ELGL member Daniel Johns the GIS manager for the Clay County Utility Authority in Florida. Connect with Daniel! Is building more efficient processes challenging for your organization? If so, you’re not alone. Changing behavior to drive efficiency is one of the most challenging things a team faces. But, it doesn’t … Continued
Tuesday, June 25, 2019, Noon PDT Free Webinar! Registration required Learn how the award-winning Village of Buffalo Grove, IL team uses their work and asset management data to improve everything from snow and ice control to daily vehicle checks. They’ll share how data is used to drive decision-making across the village and the importance of … Continued
Dear City of Scottsdale, AZ- As a representative of the 2018 recipients of the prestigious Cartegraph + ELGL Clarity Award, I am writing you today with congratulations. Government frequently does good things, but its also important that we share those stories in clear, meaningful ways. Your story this year was inspirational. So congratulations on winning … Continued
This guest blog is by ELGL member Chris Van Beke, the cofounder and CEO of Vendor Registry. As a purchasing professional you’re no stranger to the challenges that come with managing vendors. Some of the more common difficulties include working with outdated or missing vendor information; chasing down paperwork from vendors; finding local or specialized … Continued
This guest blog is by ELGL member Chris Van Beke, the cofounder and CEO of Vendor Registry. Effective and efficient public purchasing comes with its inherent costs, so it’s important to avoid the preventable ones when possible. That’s where a good vendor management platform comes in. With high quality vendor management, bid management and contract … Continued
This guest blog is by ELGL member Chris Van Beke, the cofounder and CEO of Vendor Registry. In the world of local government finance, purchasing is one the easiest and more immediate ways to help your organization be more efficient. In particular, implementing an online vendor management system will save both hard and soft costs … Continued
Chris Van Beke CEO & Co-Founder Vendor Registry LinkedIn Purchasing and RFPs. Chris Van Beke the CEO and Co-Founder of Vendor Registry talks about improving the way vendors and governments work together, from updating paper processes to improving communication. Chris also shared his career path to leading a tech company focused on procurement. Subscribe: Learn … Continued
This guest blog is by ELGL member Chris Van Beke, the cofounder and CEO of Vendor Registry. As a public purchasing professional you’ve likely become accustomed to doing more with less, while expectations in both procurement visibility and efficiency continue to grow. The challenges you’re likely facing run the gamut: limited to non-existent budgets, mid-year … Continued
