Arlington Independent School District (ISD) has completed implementation of its new eProcurement software. Arlington ISD worked with developer EqualLevel to implement the software with the goal of streamlining the district’s purchasing processes. About Arlington ISD Arlington ISD is the 11th-largest […]
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Mesquite Independent School District Chooses eProcurement to Improve Efficiencies
For years, the Purchasing Department at Mesquite Independent School District (ISD) had been searching for a way to maximize staff time and budget dollars with technology. The procurement process at district campuses included a mix of manual and electronic processes, […]
Read moreSmall Business Sees Yearly Sales Increases Since Creating PunchOut Store
There are not many businesses today that can claim to have employed five generations of people from the same family but, after being in business for over 113 years, Midwest Technology Products can say just that. Today, Midwest Technology Products […]
Read moreUtilizing Technology to Reduce Bookkeeper Turnover in the Public Sector
In the U.S. today, employee turnover is rising while at the same time the number of applicants for vacant positions is falling. According to a 2021 study by NEOGOV, “about a quarter of all current public sector job postings are […]
Read moreDistrict Utilizes Technology to Manage Supplemental Funds Accounts for Teachers
Too often the complexities of school district procurement processes compel teachers to pay out of pocket for necessary supplies. To combat this trend, Chicago Publics Schools (CPS)Â has come up with a plan to ensure teachers have the tools they need. […]
Read more5 eProcurement Myths (And Why They Aren’t True)
While the benefits of eProcurement are well known, there are still many agencies today that continue to utilize outdated and inefficient systems for purchasing. Of those organizations that have adopted online bidding and purchasing procedures, many still have not addressed […]
Read moreCreating a Business Case for eProcurement
Procurement departments across the country are reporting that they are busier than ever with staff shortages, budget cuts, and ongoing supply chain issues. Whether it is these challenges or others that your department is facing, you may believe now is the […]
Read moreeInvoicing: Why It’s So Important
For the past several years, the Federal Reserve System has encouraged businesses to switch from paper-based systems to electronic invoicing, or eInvoicing, to streamline payments across the nation. In a paper published by the Federal Reserve, The Strategies for Improving […]
Read moreCook County Presents: “Procurement Transformation in the Windy City”
On Tuesday, August 23, 2022 representatives from Cook County, Illinois, and implementation partner Civic Initiatives will present, “Cook County: Procurement Transformation in the Windy City” at the NIGP Forum 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The presentation will tell the story of […]
Read moreHow EqualLevel GO “Levels the Playing Field” for Small & Disadvantaged Businesses
When making purchases, procurement professionals expect the same functionality they experience as consumers shopping online at home. They want a seamless experience between their purchasing or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, and their approved vendors’ most up-to-date product and pricing […]
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