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procurement research papers

procurement research papers

Journal of Public Procurement

  • Submit your paper
  • Author guidelines
  • Editorial team
  • Indexing & metrics
  • Calls for papers & news

Before you start

For queries relating to the status of your paper pre decision, please contact the Editor or Journal Editorial Office. For queries post acceptance, please contact the Supplier Project Manager. These details can be found in the Editorial Team section.

Author responsibilities

Our goal is to provide you with a professional and courteous experience at each stage of the review and publication process. There are also some responsibilities that sit with you as the author. Our expectation is that you will:

  • Respond swiftly to any queries during the publication process.
  • Be accountable for all aspects of your work. This includes investigating and resolving any questions about accuracy or research integrity .
  • Treat communications between you and the journal editor as confidential until an editorial decision has been made.
  • Include anyone who has made a substantial and meaningful contribution to the submission (anyone else involved in the paper should be listed in the acknowledgements).
  • Exclude anyone who hasn’t contributed to the paper, or who has chosen not to be associated with the research.
  • In accordance with COPE’s position statement on AI tools , Large Language Models cannot be credited with authorship as they are incapable of conceptualising a research design without human direction and cannot be accountable for the integrity, originality, and validity of the published work. The author(s) must describe the content created or modified as well as appropriately cite the name and version of the AI tool used; any additional works drawn on by the AI tool should also be appropriately cited and referenced. Standard tools that are used to improve spelling and grammar are not included within the parameters of this guidance. The Editor and Publisher reserve the right to determine whether the use of an AI tool is permissible.
  • If your article involves human participants, you must ensure you have considered whether or not you require ethical approval for your research, and include this information as part of your submission. Find out more about informed consent .

Generative AI usage key principles

  • Copywriting any part of an article using a generative AI tool/LLM would not be permissible, including the generation of the abstract or the literature review, for as per Emerald’s authorship criteria, the author(s) must be responsible for the work and accountable for its accuracy, integrity, and validity.
  • The generation or reporting of results using a generative AI tool/LLM is not permissible, for as per Emerald’s authorship criteria, the author(s) must be responsible for the creation and interpretation of their work and accountable for its accuracy, integrity, and validity.
  • The in-text reporting of statistics using a generative AI tool/LLM is not permissible due to concerns over the authenticity, integrity, and validity of the data produced, although the use of such a tool to aid in the analysis of the work would be permissible.
  • Copy-editing an article using a generative AI tool/LLM in order to improve its language and readability would be permissible as this mirrors standard tools already employed to improve spelling and grammar, and uses existing author-created material, rather than generating wholly new content, while the author(s) remains responsible for the original work.
  • The submission and publication of images created by AI tools or large-scale generative models is not permitted.

Research and publishing ethics

Our editors and employees work hard to ensure the content we publish is ethically sound. To help us achieve that goal, we closely follow the advice laid out in the guidelines and flowcharts on the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) website .

We have also developed our research and publishing ethics guidelines . If you haven’t already read these, we urge you to do so – they will help you avoid the most common publishing ethics issues.

A few key points:

  • Any manuscript you submit to this journal should be original. That means it should not have been published before in its current, or similar, form. Exceptions to this rule are outlined in our pre-print and conference paper policies .  If any substantial element of your paper has been previously published, you need to declare this to the journal editor upon submission. Please note, the journal editor may use  Crossref Similarity Check  to check on the originality of submissions received. This service compares submissions against a database of 49 million works from 800 scholarly publishers.
  • Your work should not have been submitted elsewhere and should not be under consideration by any other publication.
  • If you have a conflict of interest, you must declare it upon submission; this allows the editor to decide how they would like to proceed. Read about conflict of interest in our research and publishing ethics guidelines .
  • By submitting your work to Emerald, you are guaranteeing that the work is not in infringement of any existing copyright.

Third party copyright permissions

Prior to article submission, you need to ensure you’ve applied for, and received, written permission to use any material in your manuscript that has been created by a third party. Please note, we are unable to publish any article that still has permissions pending. The rights we require are:

  • Non-exclusive rights to reproduce the material in the article or book chapter.
  • Print and electronic rights.
  • Worldwide English-language rights.
  • To use the material for the life of the work. That means there should be no time restrictions on its re-use e.g. a one-year licence.

We are a member of the International Association of Scientific, Technical, and Medical Publishers (STM) and participate in the STM permissions guidelines , a reciprocal free exchange of material with other STM publishers.  In some cases, this may mean that you don’t need permission to re-use content. If so, please highlight this at the submission stage.

Please take a few moments to read our guide to publishing permissions  to ensure you have met all the requirements, so that we can process your submission without delay.

Open access submissions and information

All our journals currently offer two open access (OA) publishing paths; gold open access and green open access.

If you would like to, or are required to, make the branded publisher PDF (also known as the version of record) freely available immediately upon publication, you can select the gold open access route once your paper is accepted. 

If you’ve chosen to publish gold open access, this is the point you will be asked to pay the APC (article processing charge) . This varies per journal and can be found on our APC price list or on the editorial system at the point of submission. Your article will be published with a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 user licence , which outlines how readers can reuse your work.

Alternatively, if you would like to, or are required to, publish open access but your funding doesn’t cover the cost of the APC, you can choose the green open access, or self-archiving, route. As soon as your article is published, you can make the author accepted manuscript (the version accepted for publication) openly available, free from payment and embargo periods.

You can find out more about our open access routes, our APCs and waivers and read our FAQs on our open research page. 

Find out about open

Transparency and Openness Promotion (TOP) Guidelines

We are a signatory of the Transparency and Openness Promotion (TOP) Guidelines , a framework that supports the reproducibility of research through the adoption of transparent research practices. That means we encourage you to:

  • Cite and fully reference all data, program code, and other methods in your article.
  • Include persistent identifiers, such as a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), in references for datasets and program codes. Persistent identifiers ensure future access to unique published digital objects, such as a piece of text or datasets. Persistent identifiers are assigned to datasets by digital archives, such as institutional repositories and partners in the Data Preservation Alliance for the Social Sciences (Data-PASS).
  • Follow appropriate international and national procedures with respect to data protection, rights to privacy and other ethical considerations, whenever you cite data. For further guidance please refer to our  research and publishing ethics guidelines . For an example on how to cite datasets, please refer to the references section below.

Prepare your submission

Manuscript support services.

We are pleased to partner with Editage, a platform that connects you with relevant experts in language support, translation, editing, visuals, consulting, and more. After you’ve agreed a fee, they will work with you to enhance your manuscript and get it submission-ready.

This is an optional service for authors who feel they need a little extra support. It does not guarantee your work will be accepted for review or publication.

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Manuscript requirements

Before you submit your manuscript, it’s important you read and follow the guidelines below. You will also find some useful tips in our structure your journal submission how-to guide.

Article files should be provided in Microsoft Word format.

While you are welcome to submit a PDF of the document alongside the Word file, PDFs alone are not acceptable. LaTeX files can also be used but only if an accompanying PDF document is provided. Acceptable figure file types are listed further below.

Articles should be between 8000  and 10000 words in length. This includes all text, for example, the structured abstract, references, all text in tables, and figures and appendices. 

Please allow 280 words for each figure or table.

A concisely worded title should be provided.

The names of all contributing authors should be added to the ScholarOne submission; please list them in the order in which you’d like them to be published. Each contributing author will need their own ScholarOne author account, from which we will extract the following details:

(institutional preferred). . We will reproduce it exactly, so any middle names and/or initials they want featured must be included. . This should be where they were based when the research for the paper was conducted.

In multi-authored papers, it’s important that ALL authors that have made a significant contribution to the paper are listed. Those who have provided support but have not contributed to the research should be featured in an acknowledgements section. You should never include people who have not contributed to the paper or who don’t want to be associated with the research. Read about our for authorship.

If you want to include these items, save them in a separate Microsoft Word document and upload the file with your submission. Where they are included, a brief professional biography of not more than 100 words should be supplied for each named author.

Your article must reference all sources of external research funding in the acknowledgements section. You should describe the role of the funder or financial sponsor in the entire research process, from study design to submission.

All submissions must include a structured abstract, following the format outlined below.

These four sub-headings and their accompanying explanations must always be included:

The following three sub-headings are optional and can be included, if applicable:


You can find some useful tips in our  how-to guide.

The maximum length of your abstract should be 250 words in total, including keywords and article classification (see the sections below).

Your submission should include up to 12 appropriate and short keywords that capture the principal topics of the paper. Our  how to guide contains some practical guidance on choosing search-engine friendly keywords.

Please note, while we will always try to use the keywords you’ve suggested, the in-house editorial team may replace some of them with matching terms to ensure consistency across publications and improve your article’s visibility.

During the submission process, you will be asked to select a type for your paper; the options are listed below. If you don’t see an exact match, please choose the best fit:

You will also be asked to select a category for your paper. The options for this are listed below. If you don’t see an exact match, please choose the best fit:

 Reports on any type of research undertaken by the author(s), including:

 Covers any paper where content is dependent on the author's opinion and interpretation. This includes journalistic and magazine-style pieces.

 Describes and evaluates technical products, processes or services.

 Focuses on developing hypotheses and is usually discursive. Covers philosophical discussions and comparative studies of other authors’ work and thinking.

 Describes actual interventions or experiences within organizations. It can be subjective and doesn’t generally report on research. Also covers a description of a legal case or a hypothetical case study used as a teaching exercise.

 This category should only be used if the main purpose of the paper is to annotate and/or critique the literature in a particular field. It could be a selective bibliography providing advice on information sources, or the paper may aim to cover the main contributors to the development of a topic and explore their different views.

 Provides an overview or historical examination of some concept, technique or phenomenon. Papers are likely to be more descriptive or instructional (‘how to’ papers) than discursive.

Headings must be concise, with a clear indication of the required hierarchy. 

The preferred format is for first level headings to be in bold, and subsequent sub-headings to be in medium italics.

Notes or endnotes should only be used if absolutely necessary. They should be identified in the text by consecutive numbers enclosed in square brackets. These numbers should then be listed, and explained, at the end of the article.

All figures (charts, diagrams, line drawings, webpages/screenshots, and photographic images) should be submitted electronically. Both colour and black and white files are accepted.

There are a few other important points to note:

Tables should be typed and submitted in a separate file to the main body of the article. The position of each table should be clearly labelled in the main body of the article with corresponding labels clearly shown in the table file. Tables should be numbered consecutively in Roman numerals (e.g. I, II, etc.).

Give each table a brief title. Ensure that any superscripts or asterisks are shown next to the relevant items and have explanations displayed as footnotes to the table, figure or plate.

Where tables, figures, appendices, and other additional content are supplementary to the article but not critical to the reader’s understanding of it, you can choose to host these supplementary files alongside your article on Insight, Emerald’s content-hosting platform (this is Emerald's recommended option as we are able to ensure the data remain accessible), or on an alternative trusted online repository. All supplementary material must be submitted prior to acceptance.

Emerald recommends that authors use the following two lists when searching for a suitable and trusted repository:

   

, you must submit these as separate files alongside your article. Files should be clearly labelled in such a way that makes it clear they are supplementary; Emerald recommends that the file name is descriptive and that it follows the format ‘Supplementary_material_appendix_1’ or ‘Supplementary tables’. All supplementary material must be mentioned at the appropriate moment in the main text of the article; there is no need to include the content of the file only the file name. A link to the supplementary material will be added to the article during production, and the material will be made available alongside the main text of the article at the point of EarlyCite publication.

Please note that Emerald will not make any changes to the material; it will not be copy-edited or typeset, and authors will not receive proofs of this content. Emerald therefore strongly recommends that you style all supplementary material ahead of acceptance of the article.

Emerald Insight can host the following file types and extensions:

, you should ensure that the supplementary material is hosted on the repository ahead of submission, and then include a link only to the repository within the article. It is the responsibility of the submitting author to ensure that the material is free to access and that it remains permanently available. Where an alternative trusted online repository is used, the files hosted should always be presented as read-only; please be aware that such usage risks compromising your anonymity during the review process if the repository contains any information that may enable the reviewer to identify you; as such, we recommend that all links to alternative repositories are reviewed carefully prior to submission.

Please note that extensive supplementary material may be subject to peer review; this is at the discretion of the journal Editor and dependent on the content of the material (for example, whether including it would support the reviewer making a decision on the article during the peer review process).

All references in your manuscript must be formatted using one of the recognised Harvard styles. You are welcome to use the Harvard style Emerald has adopted – we’ve provided a detailed guide below. Want to use a different Harvard style? That’s fine, our typesetters will make any necessary changes to your manuscript if it is accepted. Please ensure you check all your citations for completeness, accuracy and consistency.

References to other publications in your text should be written as follows:

, 2006) Please note, ‘ ' should always be written in italics.

A few other style points. These apply to both the main body of text and your final list of references.

At the end of your paper, please supply a reference list in alphabetical order using the style guidelines below. Where a DOI is available, this should be included at the end of the reference.

Surname, initials (year),  , publisher, place of publication.

e.g. Harrow, R. (2005),  , Simon & Schuster, New York, NY.

Surname, initials (year), "chapter title", editor's surname, initials (Ed.), , publisher, place of publication, page numbers.

e.g. Calabrese, F.A. (2005), "The early pathways: theory to practice – a continuum", Stankosky, M. (Ed.),  , Elsevier, New York, NY, pp.15-20.

Surname, initials (year), "title of article",  , volume issue, page numbers.

e.g. Capizzi, M.T. and Ferguson, R. (2005), "Loyalty trends for the twenty-first century",  , Vol. 22 No. 2, pp.72-80.

Surname, initials (year of publication), "title of paper", in editor’s surname, initials (Ed.),  , publisher, place of publication, page numbers.

e.g. Wilde, S. and Cox, C. (2008), “Principal factors contributing to the competitiveness of tourism destinations at varying stages of development”, in Richardson, S., Fredline, L., Patiar A., & Ternel, M. (Ed.s),  , Griffith University, Gold Coast, Qld, pp.115-118.

Surname, initials (year), "title of paper", paper presented at [name of conference], [date of conference], [place of conference], available at: URL if freely available on the internet (accessed date).

e.g. Aumueller, D. (2005), "Semantic authoring and retrieval within a wiki", paper presented at the European Semantic Web Conference (ESWC), 29 May-1 June, Heraklion, Crete, available at: http://dbs.uni-leipzig.de/file/aumueller05wiksar.pdf (accessed 20 February 2007).

Surname, initials (year), "title of article", working paper [number if available], institution or organization, place of organization, date.

e.g. Moizer, P. (2003), "How published academic research can inform policy decisions: the case of mandatory rotation of audit appointments", working paper, Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds, Leeds, 28 March.

 (year), "title of entry", volume, edition, title of encyclopaedia, publisher, place of publication, page numbers.

e.g.   (1926), "Psychology of culture contact", Vol. 1, 13th ed., Encyclopaedia Britannica, London and New York, NY, pp.765-771.

(for authored entries, please refer to book chapter guidelines above)

Surname, initials (year), "article title",  , date, page numbers.

e.g. Smith, A. (2008), "Money for old rope",  , 21 January, pp.1, 3-4.

 (year), "article title", date, page numbers.

e.g.   (2008), "Small change", 2 February, p.7.

Surname, initials (year), "title of document", unpublished manuscript, collection name, inventory record, name of archive, location of archive.

e.g. Litman, S. (1902), "Mechanism & Technique of Commerce", unpublished manuscript, Simon Litman Papers, Record series 9/5/29 Box 3, University of Illinois Archives, Urbana-Champaign, IL.

If available online, the full URL should be supplied at the end of the reference, as well as the date that the resource was accessed.

Surname, initials (year), “title of electronic source”, available at: persistent URL (accessed date month year).

e.g. Weida, S. and Stolley, K. (2013), “Developing strong thesis statements”, available at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/588/1/ (accessed 20 June 2018)

Standalone URLs, i.e. those without an author or date, should be included either inside parentheses within the main text, or preferably set as a note (Roman numeral within square brackets within text followed by the full URL address at the end of the paper).

Surname, initials (year),  , name of data repository, available at: persistent URL, (accessed date month year).

e.g. Campbell, A. and Kahn, R.L. (2015),  , ICPSR07218-v4, Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (distributor), Ann Arbor, MI, available at: https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR07218.v4 (accessed 20 June 2018)

Submit your manuscript

There are a number of key steps you should follow to ensure a smooth and trouble-free submission.

Double check your manuscript

Before submitting your work, it is your responsibility to check that the manuscript is complete, grammatically correct, and without spelling or typographical errors. A few other important points:

  • Give the journal aims and scope a final read. Is your manuscript definitely a good fit? If it isn’t, the editor may decline it without peer review.
  • Does your manuscript comply with our research and publishing ethics guidelines ?
  • Have you cleared any necessary publishing permissions ?
  • Have you followed all the formatting requirements laid out in these author guidelines?
  • If you need to refer to your own work, use wording such as ‘previous research has demonstrated’ not ‘our previous research has demonstrated’.
  • If you need to refer to your own, currently unpublished work, don’t include this work in the reference list.
  • Any acknowledgments or author biographies should be uploaded as separate files.
  • Carry out a final check to ensure that no author names appear anywhere in the manuscript. This includes in figures or captions.

You will find a helpful submission checklist on the website Think.Check.Submit .

The submission process

All manuscripts should be submitted through our editorial system by the corresponding author.

The only way to submit to the journal is through the journal’s ScholarOne site as accessed via the Emerald website, and not by email or through any third-party agent/company, journal representative, or website. Submissions should be done directly by the author(s) through the ScholarOne site and not via a third-party proxy on their behalf.

A separate author account is required for each journal you submit to. If this is your first time submitting to this journal, please choose the Create an account or Register now option in the editorial system. If you already have an Emerald login, you are welcome to reuse the existing username and password here.

Please note, the next time you log into the system, you will be asked for your username. This will be the email address you entered when you set up your account.

Don't forget to add your  ORCiD ID during the submission process. It will be embedded in your published article, along with a link to the ORCiD registry allowing others to easily match you with your work.

Don’t have one yet? It only takes a few moments to register for a free ORCiD identifier .

Visit the ScholarOne support centre  for further help and guidance.

What you can expect next

You will receive an automated email from the journal editor, confirming your successful submission. It will provide you with a manuscript number, which will be used in all future correspondence about your submission. If you have any reason to suspect the confirmation email you receive might be fraudulent, please contact the journal editor in the first instance.

Post submission

Review and decision process.

Each submission is checked by the editor. At this stage, they may choose to decline or unsubmit your manuscript if it doesn’t fit the journal aims and scope, or they feel the language/manuscript quality is too low.

If they think it might be suitable for the publication, they will send it to at least two independent referees for double anonymous peer review.  Once these reviewers have provided their feedback, the editor may decide to accept your manuscript, request minor or major revisions, or decline your work.

While all journals work to different timescales, the goal is that the editor will inform you of their first decision within 60 days.

During this period, we will send you automated updates on the progress of your manuscript via our submission system, or you can log in to check on the current status of your paper.  Each time we contact you, we will quote the manuscript number you were given at the point of submission. If you receive an email that does not match these criteria, it could be fraudulent and we recommend you contact the journal editor in the first instance.

Manuscript transfer service

Emerald’s manuscript transfer service takes the pain out of the submission process if your manuscript doesn’t fit your initial journal choice. Our team of expert Editors from participating journals work together to identify alternative journals that better align with your research, ensuring your work finds the ideal publication home it deserves. Our dedicated team is committed to supporting authors like you in finding the right home for your research.

If a journal is participating in the manuscript transfer program, the Editor has the option to recommend your paper for transfer. If a transfer decision is made by the Editor, you will receive an email with the details of the recommended journal and the option to accept or reject the transfer. It’s always down to you as the author to decide if you’d like to accept. If you do accept, your paper and any reviewer reports will automatically be transferred to the recommended journals. Authors will then confirm resubmissions in the new journal’s ScholarOne system.

Our Manuscript Transfer Service page has more information on the process.

If your submission is accepted

Open access.

Once your paper is accepted, you will have the opportunity to indicate whether you would like to publish your paper via the gold open access route.

If you’ve chosen to publish gold open access, this is the point you will be asked to pay the APC (article processing charge).  This varies per journal and can be found on our APC price list or on the editorial system at the point of submission. Your article will be published with a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 user licence , which outlines how readers can reuse your work.

For UK journal article authors - if you wish to submit your work accepted by Emerald to REF 2021, you must make a ‘closed deposit’ of your accepted manuscript to your respective institutional repository upon acceptance of your article. Articles accepted for publication after 1st April 2018 should be deposited as soon as possible, but no later than three months after the acceptance date. For further information and guidance, please refer to the REF 2021 website.

All accepted authors are sent an email with a link to a licence form.  This should be checked for accuracy, for example whether contact and affiliation details are up to date and your name is spelled correctly, and then returned to us electronically. If there is a reason why you can’t assign copyright to us, you should discuss this with your journal content editor. You will find their contact details on the editorial team section above.

Proofing and typesetting

Once we have received your completed licence form, the article will pass directly into the production process. We will carry out editorial checks, copyediting, and typesetting and then return proofs to you (if you are the corresponding author) for your review. This is your opportunity to correct any typographical errors, grammatical errors or incorrect author details. We can’t accept requests to rewrite texts at this stage.

When the page proofs are finalised, the fully typeset and proofed version of record is published online. This is referred to as the EarlyCite version. While an EarlyCite article has yet to be assigned to a volume or issue, it does have a digital object identifier (DOI) and is fully citable. It will be compiled into an issue according to the journal’s issue schedule, with papers being added by chronological date of publication.

How to share your paper

Visit our author rights page  to find out how you can reuse and share your work.

To find tips on increasing the visibility of your published paper, read about  how to promote your work .

Correcting inaccuracies in your published paper

Sometimes errors are made during the research, writing and publishing processes. When these issues arise, we have the option of withdrawing the paper or introducing a correction notice. Find out more about our  article withdrawal and correction policies .

Need to make a change to the author list? See our frequently asked questions (FAQs) below.

Frequently asked questions

The only time we will ever ask you for money to publish in an Emerald journal is if you have chosen to publish via the gold open access route. You will be asked to pay an APC (article-processing charge) once your paper has been accepted (unless it is a sponsored open access journal), and never at submission.

At no other time will you be asked to contribute financially towards your article’s publication, processing, or review. If you haven’t chosen gold open access and you receive an email that appears to be from Emerald, the journal, or a third party, asking you for payment to publish, please contact our support team via .

Please contact the editor for the journal, with a copy of your CV. You will find their contact details on the editorial team tab on this page.

Typically, papers are added to an issue according to their date of publication. If you would like to know in advance which issue your paper will appear in, please contact the content editor of the journal. You will find their contact details on the editorial team tab on this page. Once your paper has been published in an issue, you will be notified by email.

Please email the journal editor – you will find their contact details on the editorial team tab on this page. If you ever suspect an email you’ve received from Emerald might not be genuine, you are welcome to verify it with the content editor for the journal, whose contact details can be found on the editorial team tab on this page.

If you’ve read the aims and scope on the journal landing page and are still unsure whether your paper is suitable for the journal, please email the editor and include your paper's title and structured abstract. They will be able to advise on your manuscript’s suitability. You will find their contact details on the Editorial team tab on this page.

Authorship and the order in which the authors are listed on the paper should be agreed prior to submission. We have a right first time policy on this and no changes can be made to the list once submitted. If you have made an error in the submission process, please email the Journal Editorial Office who will look into your request – you will find their contact details on the editorial team tab on this page.
  • David Loseby Leeds University Business School - UK [email protected]

Founding Editor

  • Khi V Thai Florida Atlantic University, USA

Associate Editor

  • Gian Luigi Albano Consip Spa and University LUISS "G. Carli" - Italy
  • Barbara Allen Victoria University of Wellington - New Zealand
  • Malin Arve NHH Norwegian School of Economics - Norway
  • Chris Atkinson Ph.D. University of West Florida - USA
  • Michael Essig Bundeswehr University Munich - Germany
  • Anthony Flynn Cardiff Business School - UK
  • Jolien Grandia Erasmus University Rotterdam - Netherlands
  • Patricia Guarnieri dos Santos University of Brasilia - Brazil
  • Kirsi-Maria Halonen University of Lapland - Finland
  • Sofia Lundberg Umeå School of Business - Sweden
  • Ola Lædre Norwegian University of Science and Technology - Norway
  • Richard Oloruntoba Curtin University - Australia

Commissioning Editor

  • Ciara Boardman Emerald Publishing - UK [email protected]

Journal Editorial Office (For queries related to pre-acceptance)

  • Vivek Dubey Emerald Publishing [email protected]

Supplier Project Manager (For queries related to post-acceptance)

  • Shalu Pandey Emerald Publishing [email protected]

Editorial Advisory Board

  • Andrea Appolloni University of Rome Tor Vergata - Italy
  • Kelly Barner Art of Procurement - USA
  • Andrew Fearne University of East Anglia - UK
  • Andrea Genovese University of Sheffield - UK
  • Andreas H. Glas Universität der Bundeswehr München - Germany
  • Stephen Gordon Old Dominion University - USA
  • Paul Joesbury The Procurement Doctor - UK
  • Katri Kauppi Aalto University - Finland
  • Louise Knight Twente University - Netherlands
  • Jane Lynch Cardiff University - UK
  • Donna Marshall University College Dublin - Ireland
  • Lawrence Martin University of Central Florida - USA
  • Cliff McCue Florida Atlantic University - USA
  • Eric Prier Florida Atlantic University - USA
  • Rene Rendon Naval Postgraduate School - USA
  • Stéphane Saussier Universite Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne - France
  • Klaas Stek University of Twente - The Netherlands
  • Tunde Tatrai Corvinus University of Budapest - Hungary
  • Frederik Vos Portland State University - USA
  • Remko van Hoek University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business - USA

CiteScore 2023

Further information

CiteScore is a simple way of measuring the citation impact of sources, such as journals.

Calculating the CiteScore is based on the number of citations to documents (articles, reviews, conference papers, book chapters, and data papers) by a journal over four years, divided by the number of the same document types indexed in Scopus and published in those same four years.

For more information and methodology visit the Scopus definition

CiteScore Tracker 2024

(updated monthly)

CiteScore Tracker is calculated in the same way as CiteScore, but for the current year rather than previous, complete years.

The CiteScore Tracker calculation is updated every month, as a current indication of a title's performance.

2022 Impact Factor

The Journal Impact Factor is published each year by Clarivate Analytics. It is a measure of the number of times an average paper in a particular journal is cited during the preceding two years.

For more information and methodology see Clarivate Analytics

5-year Impact Factor (2022)

A base of five years may be more appropriate for journals in certain fields because the body of citations may not be large enough to make reasonable comparisons, or it may take longer than two years to publish and distribute leading to a longer period before others cite the work.

Actual value is intentionally only displayed for the most recent year. Earlier values are available in the Journal Citation Reports from Clarivate Analytics .

Time to first decision

Time to first decision , expressed in days, the "first decision" occurs when the journal’s editorial team reviews the peer reviewers’ comments and recommendations. Based on this feedback, they decide whether to accept, reject, or request revisions for the manuscript.

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Sustainable Procurement Practice: The Effect of Procurement Officers’ Perceptions

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Effective implementation and committed practice of sustainable procurement remain a significant challenge for many organisations across the globe. This paper sought to understand the extent to which employees’ perceptions influence the practice of sustainable procurement in the context of a developing country where sustainability awareness is low. Drawing on the Diffusion of Innovation theory, procurement officers’ perceptions of sustainable procurement were examined relative to the attributes of complexity, compatibility and relative advantage. Empirical data from 322 Ghanaian organisations were analysed using descriptive statistics and structural equation modelling to determine the nature of procurement officers’ perceptions of sustainable procurement and the effects of the perceptions on relevant organisational practices. The findings indicate that whereas perceptions of relative advantage did not significantly influence the practice of sustainable procurement, perceptions of compatibility had a significant positive effect, and perceptions of complexity had a significant negative effect on sustainable procurement. This study offers insights into the link between employees’ perceptions and organisational sustainable procurement practice, thereby providing a conceptual basis for effective management of the pertinent relationships with implications for enhanced ethical practices in procurement and supply chain management.

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Appendix 1: Research Instrument

1 Sustainable Procurement Scale

Our organisation ensures suppliers operational sites are operated in a safe manner.

Our organisation visits suppliers’ operational site to ensure that the work environment is conducive.

Our organisation ensures inbound, internal and outbound logistics at its operational sites are done in a safe manner.

Environment

Our organisation commits its suppliers to waste reduction goals.

Our organisation evaluates whole life environmental friendliness of products before procuring.

Our organisation practices reduce, reuse and recycle.

Our organisation is committed to reduced use of packaging materials.

Our organisation participates in the design of products for disassembly.

Philanthropy

Our organisation donates to communities in which it operates.

Our organisation donates to philanthropic organisations.

Our organisation volunteers at local charities.

Our organisation has a policy on buying from minority and women based enterprises.

Our organisation buys from minority and women based enterprises.

Human Rights

Our organisation ensures its suppliers are not using child labour.

Our organisation asks its suppliers to pay employees a living wage.

Our organisation visits suppliers’ sites to ensure sweatshop labour is not being used.

2 SP Perceptions Scale

Perceptions of Complexity

Sustainable procurement is difficult to understand.

Sustainable procurement is difficult to practice.

Sustainable procurement is difficult to explain to others.

It is difficult to acquire relevant experiences for sustainable procurement practice.

Perceptions of Compatibility

Sustainable procurement is consistent with our organisational values.

Integrating sustainable procurement into our organisational system is easy.

Sustainable procurement practice is consistent with our existing operations.

Perceptions of Relative Advantage

Sustainable procurement practice will enhance our organisation’s reputation.

Sustainable procurement practice will enhance our international business potentials.

Sustainable procurement practice will save our organisation from sanctions.

Sustainable procurement will improve our organisation’s environmental performance.

Sustainable procurement practice will enhance our organisation’s economic performance

Appendix 2: Paired samples test

 

Paired differences

df

Sig. (2-tailed)

Mean

SD

Std. error Mean

95% Confidence interval of the difference

Lower

Upper

Pair 1

Sustainable procurement is easy to understand—Sustainable procurement is easy to practice

0.27950

0.86620

0.04827

0.18454

0.37447

5.790

321

0.000

Pair 2

Sustainable procurement is easy to understand—Sustainable procurement is easy to explain to others

0.10248

0.86759

0.04835

0.00736

0.19760

2.120

321

0.035

Pair 3

Sustainable procurement is easy to understand—It is easy to acquire relevant experience for sustainable procurement practice

0.70807

1.19782

0.06675

0.57675

0.83940

10.608

321

0.000

Pair 4

Sustainable procurement is easy to practice—Sustainable procurement is easy to explain to others

− 0.17702

0.91527

0.05101

− 0.27737

− 0.07667

− 3.471

321

0.001

Pair 5

Sustainable procurement is easy to practice—It is easy to acquire relevant experience for sustainable procurement practice

0.42857

1.26153

0.07030

0.29026

0.56688

6.096

321

0.000

Pair 6

Sustainable procurement is easy to explain to others—It is easy to acquire relevant experience for sustainable procurement practice

0.60559

1.15593

0.06442

0.47886

0.73232

9.401

321

0.000

Pair 7

Sustainable procurement is consistent with our organisational values—Integrating sustainable procurement into our organisational system is easy

0.27329

1.03212

0.05752

0.16013

0.38645

4.751

321

0.000

Pair 8

Sustainable procurement is consistent with our organisational values—Sustainable procurement practice is compatible with our existing operations

0.15528

0.98309

0.05479

0.04750

0.26306

2.834

321

0.005

Pair 9

Integrating sustainable procurement into our organisational system is easy—Sustainable procurement practice is compatible with our existing operations

− 0.11801

0.85656

0.04773

− 0.21192

− 0.02410

− 2.472

321

0.014

Pair 10

Sustainable procurement will enhance our organisation’s reputation—Sustainable procurement practice will enhance our potential for international business

0.14907

0.74224

0.04136

0.06769

0.23045

3.604

321

0.000

Pair 11

Sustainable procurement will enhance our organisation’s reputation—Sustainable procurement will help our organisation avoid sanctions

0.20186

0.82386

0.04591

0.11154

0.29219

4.397

321

0.000

Pair 12

Sustainable procurement will enhance our organisation’s reputation—Sustainable procurement will improve our organisation’s environmental performance

0.06211

0.77892

0.04341

− 0.02329

0.14751

1.431

321

0.153

Pair 13

Sustainable procurement will enhance our organisation’s reputation—Sustainable procurement will enhance our organisation’s economic performance

0.03727

0.78845

0.04394

− 0.04918

0.12371

0.848

321

0.397

Pair 14

Sustainable procurement practice will enhance our potential for international business—Sustainable procurement will help our organisation avoid sanctions

0.05280

0.75732

0.04220

− 0.03024

0.13583

1.251

321

0.212

Pair 15

Sustainable procurement practice will enhance our potential for international business—Sustainable procurement will improve our organisation’s environmental performance

− 0.08696

0.86749

0.04834

− 0.18207

0.00815

− 1.799

321

0.073

Pair 16

Sustainable procurement practice will enhance our potential for international business—Sustainable procurement will enhance our organisation’s economic performance

− 0.11180

0.82405

0.04592

− 0.20215

− 0.02145

− 2.435

321

0.015

Pair 17

Sustainable procurement will help our organisation avoid sanctions—Sustainable procurement will improve our organisation’s environmental performance

− 0.13975

0.67605

0.03767

− 0.21387

− 0.06563

− 3.709

321

0.000

Pair 18

Sustainable procurement will help our organisation avoid sanctions—Sustainable procurement will enhance our organisation’s economic performance

− 0.16460

0.76585

0.04268

− 0.24856

− 0.08063

− 3.857

321

0.000

Pair 19

Sustainable procurement will improve our organisation’s environmental performance—Sustainable procurement will enhance our organisation's economic performance

− 0.02484

0.78101

0.04352

− 0.11047

0.06078

− 0.571

321

0.569

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This paper employs the positivism paradigm, quantitative approach and explanatory research design. It analyses primary data obtained from manufacturing firms via structured questionnaires and uses the partial least square-structural equation modelling technique to establish the effect of individual procurement process risk on procurement performance.

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Procurement risks are inevitable in manufacturing procurement process; a situation that could undermine the performance of manufacturing firms if not properly managed. Yet, with procurement accounting of about 14–19% of developing countries gross domestic product, the effects of procurement process risk on performance remain scarce in manufacturing firms in developing countries. Therefore, the paper aims to investigate the effect of procurement process risk on procurement performance of manufacturing firms.

In this paper, five out of the six procurement process risks studied were found to be undermining procurement performance of manufacturing firms significantly. However, the risk threshold effect on the performance differs.

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Although this research is geographically/sector bias, several insightful managerial implications can be drawn to manage procurement process risk in manufacturing settings irrespective of the area of operation. The results of this research imply that manufacturing firms' procurement process is risk prone and the effect of risk surrounding each procurement process on procurement performance differs. Hence, the need to identify and analyse the risks surrounding each procurement process before making managerial decision to spend firms limited resources in response to the individual risk to improve procurement performance in the manufacturing sector.

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This report shows that salaries for procurement professionals are on the rise across ranks and that the majority of procurement professionals in higher ranked positions hold procurement-specific certifications. It includes specific salary range information for different regions within the United States and Canada that can be useful for procurement professionals and agencies to study when making salary and hiring decisions.

Additional data included in this report includes information about the relationship between education and job success, and cites the primary reasons why procurement professionals who intend to leave their positions do so.

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 The Challenges, Benefits, and Best Practices of Effectively Adopting ERP Systems: A Procurement Perspective 2018

There is a growing trend of public entities adopting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. This report provides greater understanding of ERP systems, including their scope, logical frame, and operational capacities. Additionally, it develops a framework of the most difficult challenges facing organizations when adopting ERP systems and provides procurement professionals with practical steps and best practices to follow for procuring an ERP system.

The report is motivated by market trends and conversations with professionals who expressed their disappointment in how the procurement modules perform within these systems. It was compiled using research from reviewed publications, interviews of procurement professionals, and a survey that solicited input from 1,000 agencies on their experiences implementing an ERP software system within their organization.

After reading this report, procurement professionals will have a better understanding of how ERP systems operate and what steps to take when procuring one for their organization.

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 A Guide to Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) - What Public Procurement Specialists Need to Know

Facing increasingly constrained budgets and with an inability to generate additional revenues, many governments have turned to partnerships with the private and nonprofit sectors.

The main purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive discussion of PP/NP arrangements. And while the rhetoric surrounding their development has been overwhelmingly positive – in reality, there is much confusion.

It is important that public procurement specialists remain realistic about the possibilities of PP/NPs and proceed with caution when advocating or establishing such contractual relationships.

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 The Value of Procurement Certification

This report presents the findings of research undertaken to gain insight into how North American public procurement officials perceive the value of professional certification in public procurement and contract management (PPCM). The results indicate that most of the PPCM practitioners believe professional certification is beneficial for both PPCM officials and their employers. This report also presents findings related to why some PPCM officials do not seek professional certification; why public entities do or do not require or consider certification; how managers who are themselves PPCM officials compare the performance of PPCM employees who are certified with the performance of PPCM employees who are not certified; and the extent to which organizations that employ PPCM officials provide support and incentives to promote and recognize certification.

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 Characteristics and Contract Type Report

Products vary on two key dimensions, how easy or difficult it is to define the product’s requirements and the degree to which specialized investments are required to produce the product. While contracts for complex products pose greater risks of cost overruns, delivery delays, and failed products, these risks are exacerbated when there is a mismatch between the type of contract used to acquire the product and the product’s characteristics. Consistent with contracting best practice and regulatory guidance, fixed price contracts are best suited for simple products and cost reimbursement contracts are best suited for complex products.

This report provides measures of product characteristics that are sources of risks in contracting, namely the degree to which it is difficult to specify the product’s attributes or requirements, and the degree to which specialized investments are required to produce the product.

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 Sustainable Public Procurement

With the ever-changing focus on public procurement practices and in order to enhance, support and advocate for advancements within the field, this report is being presented to identify the trend of sustainable public procurement (SPP) practices within public sector agencies. The survey from which this report is based aims to emphasize the values placed within public agencies pertaining to sustainable practices and the future direction of SPP. Understanding of the findings of this report, while limited in its scope due to the nature of the survey, do contain a number of beneficial recommendations. These recommendations address a forward-thinking direction of practice within public sector agencies and must be considered within the constraints presented by both the sample and methodology used.

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The CPO-CIO Relationship Survey Report

The role played by information technologies (IT) in public procurement has increased dramatically in the past two decades. By most accounts the trend is expected to continue into the future. The success of any adoption process depends heavily on the relationship between internal stakeholders. Within this context, the relationship between an organization’s Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) becomes of particular interest. This report provides the findings of recent research that evaluated some challenges and opportunities within the relationships between CPOs and CIOs.

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NIGP position papers define the organization's position on important and relevant procurement topics, policies, and practices that have far-reaching implications for procurement professionals and the customers they support.   Position papers are developed by a volunteer task force under the leadership of the NIGP Board-appointed Legislative and Position Committee.

 Best Value Procurement Methods: Professional Services - Overcoming the Limitations of Low-Bid and QBS

In this position paper, NIGP explores procurement best practices and methods for overcoming the limitations of low-bid and qualifications-based selection (QBS) methods of selecting professional services providers. NIGP does not support mandates that require public entities to apply a QBS method for selecting service providers. Instead, NIGP supports two principles, i) price competition and, ii) ideas competition.

When combined with other important factors to achieving public interest, following these two principles can lead to balance in procurement situations. To achieve this balance, it is essential for a public entity to match its selection criteria with its needs and the options available on the marketplace.

This paper explores how public procurement has learned from previous mistakes of focusing solely on price, and the importance of relying on other methods to evaluate suppliers, including a best value" selection method to create a more equitable competitive landscape. It demonstrates how this method is better for public entities because it is not a one-size-fits-all method and, therefore, is more likely to be suitable for all types of entities and situations.

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 Maintaining Procurement Principles as Technology Advances

This position paper explores the importance of maintaining principles in the procurement profession and the challenges presented by an ever-changing technological environment. Technology is, overall, having a positive impact on public procurement operations, especially in the advancement of e-procurement. However, there are also limitations to consider, including the fact that technology has the potential to enable shortcuts or remove professional judgment at particular steps, which could lead to several risks, including fraud.

As advances in technology permeate procurement activities, procurement professionals need to understand the potential implications of technology when it's utilized in their organization's procurement systems.  Implementing procurement solutions that are technology-based will not change underlying laws or policies, just processes. In order to preserve the integrity of the procurement process, procurement professionals need to closely examine all changes to ensure that processes strengthen procurement values, including remaining fair and inclusive.

This paper examines the potential implications of an e-procurement process and outlines steps for procurement professionals to take when adapting from a manual to a technologically-driven process that maintains the integrity of the procurement profession.

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 The Strategic Value of Procurement in Public Entities

The strategic value of procurement in public entities is not always readily apparent, especially compared with other important elements, such as making sure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. While not all-encompassing, this paper addresses several ways that procurement adds strategic value to public entities, including risk mitigation, contract management, supplier relationship management, technology use, and spend management.

NIGP believes strongly that organizations must involve procurement professionals early in the strategic planning process to gain the most value for their respective organizations. When procurement professionals have a strong seat at the planning table and are brought on early, they ensure that their procurement strategies align with the organization's overall goals and strategies.

In addition to describing how procurement adds strategic value to public entities, this paper also discusses opportunities available for procurement professionals eager to deliver strategic value to their public entity every day. By understanding how and when they can add value, procurement professionals are better equipped to make decisions that have a positive impact on the public.

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 Local Preference in Public Procurement

This paper explores the reasons why NIGP does not support the use of preference policies. NIGP maintains that preference policies, including local preferences, conflict with the fundamental public procurement principles of impartiality and full and open competition. Those who promote preference policies claim advantages of helping and protecting the local economy. However, there are also considerable disadvantages to consider, including an increased cost to taxpayers to implement these types of program, a limitation on supplier competition, and a reduced incentive for local businesses to provide the best value for the dollar of purchased goods and services.

While NIGP does not support the use of preference policies, it does support economic, social, and sustainable communities as part of its core values and guiding principles. NIGP acknowledges that governments might adopt local preferences as a tool for improving their local economies and recommends that local procurement preferences only be implemented as one of several criteria in a 'best value' evaluation and award process.

This paper examines advantages and disadvantages to local preferences in public procurement and gives an in-depth explanation of why NIGP does not support it as a means of improving local economies.

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 Procurement Authority in Public Entities

Procurement authority is a fundamental concept in the public sector and in the administration of government. It is extremely important for governments to spend taxpayer dollars responsibly, protected from undue influence and in the best interest of the communities they serve. Government can achieve these goals by following public procurement policies, which are best accomplished by delegating procurement authority to a Chief Procurement Officer who is accountable to a governing body or chief executive. 

This paper explores what a public authority is, why it's important, and who should hold the position of public authority. It will also make a case for delegating procurement authority to the Chief Procurement Officer. It demonstrates that, by remaining impartial and transparent, the Chief Procurement Officer can help ensure that public funds are awarded to serve the best interest of the public at large and in full compliance of public policy and law.

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 Best Value in Government Procurement

Achieving best value is an essential goal of procurement practices. This position paper defines the NIGP understanding of what "Best Value Procurement" means and identifies steps organizations can take to articulate best value for their organization and how to achieve it.

"Value" combines several elements, including identifying what is important and how much is important. Describing the value of a procured good or service includes several procurement considerations, such as the reliability of suppliers, prioritizing preferences for types of businesses (veteran-owned, minority-owned, small businesses, etc.), and identifying all costs through a cost-life analysis.

This paper also describes the concept of a best value policy (BVP), which provides a framework for organizations to use in decision making, and it includes standards for accountability and a series of questions for procurement professionals to answer when determining what best value means for a particular situation.

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 Negotiation: Lost Art or Core Competency?

Negotiation is a valuable skill for procurement professionals and is a standard method of contracting in federal, state, and local government procurement. In procurement, negotiating is mainly used to help buyers and sellers arrive at a settlement, and it takes the form of binding contracts.  Knowing how to effectively negotiate can help procurement professionals make sure their contracts bring the most value to their organization. Beyond that, procurement professionals should also understand how to negotiate in a way that still satisfies the other party.

Procurement professionals need to prepare and plan for negotiations in order to achieve win-win solutions. Negotiation can improve the overall combination of quality, service and other elements required for successfully meeting the organization’s requirements. As a core competency, negotiation requires training and practice through professional development.

This paper explores how negotiation is perceived in the world of public procurement and explores whether it is understood as a lost art or a core competency among agencies. It offers suggestions for how procurement professionals can improve their negotiating skills.

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 Cooperative Procurement: Great Value, Great Confusion

Cooperative procurement solutions offer resource challenged agencies the opportunity to improve the efficiency of their operations while saving money. This paper demonstrates how cooperative procurement is effective in saving taxpayer dollars, and what makes it a viable alternative to conventional, independent procurement processes.

Cooperative solutions are appropriate for many circumstances, but they are not a solo solution for all purchases at all times. Cooperative procurement was developed to meet specific needs to realize their full value when applied with an understanding of their appropriate use and limitations.

This position paper describes NIGP’s view of cooperative practices and programs while also examining the nature of, and changes in, the cooperative procurement landscape. It recommends best practices in the evaluation and use of cooperative solutions and emphasizes the responsibility of procurement professionals to ensure that cooperative solutions are implemented in a manner consistent with local legislation and with due regard for preference groups.

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 Outsourcing in the Public Sector

Outsourcing in the Public Sector emphasizes the essential role of procurement staff in the outsourcing decision and its successful execution. In the public sector, the term "outsourcing" refers to the practice of contracting out to third-party vendors functions that had previously been completed by public employees. The practice of outsourcing can be fiscally sound. However, it should not be undertaken without serious consideration about its potential implications.

Outsourcing has been common practice in government for at least a century, although it gained momentum in the 1980's. While not a new concept, outsourcing still has a direct impact on a government entity’s ability to function successfully and deliver necessary services to the public.

This paper discusses the role of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) in making the decision for a public entity to outsource. The decision to outsource must be well-informed and thoughtful. It should be supported by skilled professionals who have the strategic vision and expertise to improve operations while protecting the public good.

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Transparency in Government Procurement

Public procurement has a unique role when it comes to how democratic government is executed. It is simultaneously focused on supporting the missions of internal customers, while also serving as stewards of the public​, whose tax dollars directly impact the decisions that their governing body make.

Transparency is essential for building trust and keeping the public aware of government practices in a democracy. Through transparency, government agencies can increase public confidence and ensure government stability. Technology has evolved to help government agencies communicate directly to the public, yet not every government entity has the financial ability to provide technology-based information.

In this position paper, NIGP highlights the historical importance of transparency in a democracy and reviews the contemporary tools available that enable even greater transparency. It offers a series of recommendations that governments can adopt to achieve transparency in practice, without undue burden. 

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The NIGP library of white papers aim to improve the supplier/buyer relationship by sharing the supplier's perspective with the larger public procurement community.

That Was Then, This is Now

Why suppliers are still choosing to ‘no bid’.

In 2013, the NIGP Business Council created its first white paper, “We ‘No Bid,’ and I’ll Tell You Why.” It was developed based on a Council conversation with the NIGP Governing Board, and it has been a recurring topic among members over the years. The Council has presented on this topic numerous times at events throughout the country, including NIGP chapter events, webinars, and the NIGP Forum.

Based on its popularity and impact—and the fact that many entities continue to receive insufficient supplier responses to their solicitations—the Council decided to update the paper to keep it timely and relevant for NIGP’s membership. The Council hopes it inspires a continued dialogue in the community.

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 The Supplier-Practitioner Connection

In this white paper, the 2017 NIGP Business Council examines the different ways that suppliers can add value to procurement, regardless of the procurement strategy an agency is using. Public procurement professionals employ a range of strategies to make procurement decisions that best meet the needs and goals of their agencies. Some use a best value approach or financial analysis while others use cooperative purchasing agreements or other strategies. Although their strategies may differ, all procurement professionals can find value in working closely with their suppliers.

This paper is intended to help procurement professionals and suppliers obtain a better understanding of how to strengthen this critical relationship. It explores how suppliers can help entities with their procurement strategies. It also provides information on what suppliers must do to provide value to an entity or agency even when changes occur in the marketplace. When suppliers and procurement practitioners work together, they can form mutually beneficial relationships that add value to their entities.

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 Total Cost of Ownership: Realizing Procurement's Full Potential in Value Creation

In this white paper, the 2016 NIGP Business Council explores the total cost of ownership (TCO) approach to procurement and how it can help agencies achieve best value and sustainable, long-term cost savings or performance improvements. Total Cost of Ownership: Realizing Procurement's Full Potential in Value Creation examines the value of TCO and how it can be integrated into the procurement process.

TCO is widely used in private market procurement, yet it is underutilized in government procurement, in which most agencies still focus on price when selecting suppliers instead of considering the full value that a supplier can bring to their relationship in the short- and long-term.

This white paper examines how agencies can overcome challenges in implementing a TCO approach, along with ways to identify and realize some quick wins to gain traction and quantify the value of utilizing TCO. Finally,  this paper discusses the benefits of this approach and how it can positively impact an agency and the public.

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 The Healthy Agency-Supplier Relationship Guide

The Healthy-Agency Supplier Relationship Guide, presented by the NIGP Business Council, looks at several different ways that procurement professionals and suppliers can improve their communication and outcomes through specific activities. These activities apply not only to contract-based interactions, but also to the relationship procurement staff and end users have with suppliers when not discussing or considering a specific contract. These interactions can include daily small threshold purchases or simply discussing industry trends and hot topics.

Some of the recommended practices offered in this guide include developing a supplier/procurement communication plan, creating a formal process for communication, holding ongoing meetings with potential offerors, sharing contractual pricing, participating in training opportunities, etc. 

These practices are applicable to a wide range of situations and types of solicitations and suppliers. They are intended to help both suppliers and agencies save valuable time and money while improving communication and developing a more collaborative procurement process.

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 EVERYBODY WINS: Crafting a Solicitation that Fosters Transparency, Best Value, and Collaborative Partnership

This white paper picks up where "We 'No Bid,' and I'll Tell You Why" left off. Presented by the NIGP Business Council, this paper continues the discussion and digs deeper to discover what agencies can do to optimize the number and quality of supplier submissions to ensure that agencies can realize their operational goals. 

After talking to procurement professionals at Forum, local conferences, events, and webinars, the Business Council members who authored the original white paper address comments and questions they have been asked in "Everybody Wins: Crafting a Solicitation that Fosters Transparency, Best Value, and Collaborative Partnership." The paper's main goal is to help agencies save time, money, and resources while improving their RFP/IFB processes.

This paper includes recommended practices that procurement professionals should consider when developing an RFB/IFB in the context of four unique procurement categories: Commodities, Capital Equipment, IT and Services. Also included are three key quick reference guides that you’ll want to keep handy at all times.

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We "No Bid," and I'll Tell You Why

Presented by the NIGP Business Council, this is part one in a series of white papers that connects the supplier’s perspective with the public procurement community in an effort to improve the buyer/supplier relationship. This white paper represents one of the ways in which the Business Council supports the educational mission of NIGP.

We “No Bid,” and I’ll Tell You Why is an amalgamation of real-world examples related to why a company may choose not to bid on a particular Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB). It is intended to present a complex topic in simple terms. For this particular subject, the authors illustrate the potential reasons why a company may choose not to bid through the use of an admittedly simplistic, low-dollar, local in scope example. However, the basic principles of this example apply to bids which are national in scope and much higher in dollar value.

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The study aimed to identify how route planning for logistic companies can efficiently implemented. Route Planning explains basic transportation strategies and frameworks, as well as crucial functional needs, while considering contemporary changes in distribution planning. Companies may save mileage, fuel use, and carbon emissions by using a route planning system that calculates the most effective routes. Businesses may better recognize unforeseen deviations and communicate proactively to...

Environmental Sustainability Strategies in Organizations: The Case Study of Apparel Companies

Companies are often seen as money making entities that place less emphasis on social concerns and promote inequality. However, many companies are coming to terms with their responsibility to make meaningful contributions to society. There have been growing needs for sustainable operations in all industries. This focus has turned to how companies can be more socially and environmentally responsible and sustainable. Sustainability is the design of human and industrial systems to ensure that hum...

Supply Chain Analytics

A wealth of data is continually being produced by supply chain networks. This data contains trends and patterns that can be found using analytics to provide useful information. The supply chain network's overall effectiveness and efficiency can then be stated to benefit greatly from analytics. The value and function of analytics in the supply chain industry are examined in this study through a critical analysis of the prior literature, a look at some major obstacles to supply chain analytics ...

Inventory Management Systems and Performance of Selected Foreign Super Markets in Kampala, Uganda

ABSTRACT The study sought to assess the effect of inventory management systems on performance of super markets in Kampala Uganda. It was guided by three specific objectives, that included; to determine the effect of just-in-time inventory on performance of super markets in Kampala Uganda, to establish the effect of vendor managed inventory on performance of super markets in Kampala Uganda and to establish the effect of material requirements planning on performance of super markets in Kampala...

The Effectiveness of Clearing and Forwarding Procedures on the Procurement Efficiency Case Study Somalia Port Authority

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Donor Procurement Requirements and Supply Chain Management in Selected NGOs in Bangui, Central African Republic

ABSTRACT The study was confined on Donor Procurement Requirements and Supply Chain Management in Selected NGOs in Bangui, Central African Republic. The study was guided by the following objectives: To determine the social demographic characteristics of respondents in terms of; Gender, Age, Educational qualification, Marital status; To determine the level of Donor Procurement Requirements; To determine the level of Supply Chain Management in Selected NGOs; To establish if there is a significan...

Appraisal of the Deployment of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Traffic Management in Port Harcourt Metropolis

Traffic demand is growing steadily in the world today, the authorities are with daily challenges, such as the road and time spent travelling, there should certainty added global concern about the protection of the environment different kinds of contaminations including noise and vibration caused by todays level motorization. The aim of this study is to appraise the deployment of ICT in the management and control of traffic in the Port Harcourt metropolis. This study used empirical evidence fo...

Logistics Support and Achievements of Concern Worldwide Programs in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of Congo

ABSTRACT  The study establishes the relationship between Logistics support and achievements of Concern Worldwide programs in Katanga province, Democratic Republic of Congo. The study was guided by the following objectives:- To determine the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of: gender, age, educational qualification and length of experience in procurement and supply activities; to determine the level of Logistic support in Concern Worldwide programs in terms of;-communication, ...

The Impact of Maritime Fraud on Shopping Operations in the Nigerian Port Authority

A STUDY OF MARITIME FRAUD  Abstract: This study examined maritime fraud and its effects on world seaborne trade. The Nigeria port authority is in charge of seaport and other marine elements in Nigeria and responsible for the regulations of shipping and other international trade in the country. This study adopted a doctrinal method. That is, library oriented using a qualitative research design. The internet was also consulted. Materials consulted are statute books, international treaties, t...

Procurement Best Practices and the Performance of Public Sector A Case of Tanzania Buildings Agency in Tanzania

ABSTRACT  The study assessed Procurement Best Practices on the Performance of Public Sector. The specific objectives of the study were; to assess the level of compliance to best public procurement practices by TBA, to analyze the barriers of best procurement practices in the public sector and to determine the relationship between best public procurement practices and performance of public sector’. The study adopted descriptive research design. The population of the study was 120 employees ...

Procurement Management Information System and Procurement Performance in Selected Nongovernmental Organizations in Kigali, Rwanda

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to describe the contribution of Procurement Management Information system (PMIS) on the performance of Procurement in selected nongovernmental organizations in Kigali, Rwanda and validating theory regarding the topic under investigation. Four research objectives have been formulated to guide the study, namely to establish the profile of the respondents; to determine the extent of Procurement Management Information system usage, to determine the level of ...

Procurement Planning and Accountability of Local Government in Bosaso Puntland, Somalia

ABSTRACT The study examined the relationship between procurement planning and accountability of local government in Bosaso Puntland Somalia. The study was guided by three objectives, determine; extent of procurement planning, extent accountability of local government, and whether there was a significant relationship between procurement planning and accountability of local government in Bosaso Puntland Somalia. The study comprised of a population of 190 respondents who included local governmen...

Procurement Planning and Value for Money Among Selected Districts in Rwanda

ABSTRACT This study investigated the effect of procurement planning on value for money Among Selected Districts in Southern Province, Rwanda. The study was limited to the following objectives: i) to determine the effect of procurement packaging on value for money Among Selected Districts in Southern Province, Rwanda ii) to establish the effect of procurement method on value for money Among Selected Districts in Southern Province, Rwanda and iii) to find out the effect of procurement schedulin...

Procurement Practices and Organizational Performance in Selected Telecommunication Industry in Hargeisa, Somaliland

ABSTRACT  The study was to assess the effect of procurement practices on organizational performance in selected telecommunication industry in Hargeisa, Sornaliland. It was guided by three specific objectives, that included; to examine the effect of procurement planning on organizational performance in selected telecommunication industry in Hargeisa, Somaliland, to examine the effect of ethical procurement practices on organizational performance in selected telecommunication industry in Harge...

Procurement Planning and Service Delivery in Jinja Local Government, Uganda

ABSTRACT  The study established the effect of procurement planning on service delivery in Jinja district Local Government, three specific objectives guided this study and these were; (i) to examine the effect of budget plans on service delivery in Jinja district Local Government, (ii) to establish the effect of procurement methods on service delivery in Jinja district Local Government, and (iii) to assess the effect of quality plans on service delivery in Jinja district Local Government. The...

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About The Procurement Imperative

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The global procurement landscape is rapidly evolving to align itself with the strategic vision and mission of the organisation and expand upon its traditional role of spend management.

The Procurement Imperative, commissioned by SAP and developed by Economist Impact, aims to expand on the paradigms explored in the first two years and seeks to assess the evolving function of procurement from a risk management, supplier engagement, external workforce management, collaboration and technology and sustainability adoption standpoint.

For a third consecutive year, Economist Impact conducted a global survey of 2,307 C-suite executives across organisational functions, including chief financial officers (CFOs), chief operations officers (COOs), chief procurement officers (CPOs), chief supply chain officers (CSCOs), chief human resources officers (CHROs) and chief innovation officers (CIOs). The 2024 study is an expansion of the survey sample of 500 C-suite executives in 2023 and 430 in its initial year (2022). In the 2022 and 2023 iterations of The Procurement Imperative programme, the survey sample offered critical insights disaggregated at the regional level for the Americas, Asia Pacific (APAC) and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions. As a result of its substantial increase in 2024 to more than 2,000 responses, this executive survey provides more granular insights for each country and persona.

The 2024 barometer outlines the current state of confidence in the procurement function in order to help these C-level executives gain a clearer understanding of the factors that receive attention and vice versa.

To read the key trends in procurement and how they might impact your company, read our  global report .

The  infographic  presents relevant findings from the 2024 survey, reflecting considerable optimism and investment across digitalisation and sustainability in the year ahead

Executive survey on procurement 2024

To deepen the understanding of how senior leaders view procurement and its evolving role in business, Economist Impact, sponsored by SAP, conducted a survey of 2,307 C-suite executives in January-March 2024. The survey sample spans multiple countries, regions and industries. Now in its third iteration, the survey looks at how executives perceive procurement priorities and capabilities in risk management, internal and external collaboration, digitalisation and sustainability. Global Report -->

The latest survey aims to identify the ways in which the procurement function is working with the rest of the business to keep its seat at the table and adding value to organisational strategy.

Barometer methodology

This Procurement Confidence Barometer remains one of a kind traffic-light assessment of the perception of six senior leadership functions in advancing the procurement role. The barometer contains nine indicators organised across three categories: collaboration, risk management, and digitalisation appetite. The indicators in the barometer continue to adapt itself to measure new phenomena in the current and future iterations, as the remit of procurement function changes over time.

Economist Impact drew on the expertise of highly respected experts in the field of benchmarking, procurement and supply chains to provide input on the methodology, data sources and modelling options for the barometer. This series of expert discussions convened in March 2024 and has interacted thereafter as necessary.

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