Author: Procurify

Charter schools have come to be an important part of the educational system in many parts of America. They provide unique and innovative approaches to learning … 6 Reasons Why Charter Schools Fail

We’re big fans of lifelong learning and we’re constantly reading about ways to improve our performance or change our way of thinking. No matter … 5 Must-Read Procurement Books to Get to the Top of Your Field

Consider us the “Mythbusters” of the procurement world. We’ve collected some myths and misconceptions about purchase orders and compiled them here, so we can … 6 Purchase Order Myths You Need to Know

Okay, we admit it—if you’re managing procurement for your company, chances are you already know a lot of what you need to know. But … Managing Procurement: Facts You Need to Know

You’re a savvy procurement manager, just living life procuring things. But did you know that Canada has a history of lawsuits whose precedents govern … Important Procurement Laws Managers Need To Know About

No matter what size your company is, at some point you’ll need to make purchases. As your business grows, you’ll find the number and … Tips for Creating a Formal Purchasing Program

Procurement corruption is an ethical company’s nightmare. Sometimes the corruption is obvious, but often it’s subtle and seems harmless—such as when a vendor gives … How To Avoid Procurement Corruption

Purchasing groups (otherwise known as centralized purchasing) can be defined as: Two or more organizations joined together (or through a third party), in order … 8 Advantages of Purchasing Groups

Employee expenses often fall into an area of finance that can escape us. Tracking them can be tedious and denying employee expense claims can … Employee Expense Tracking Tips & Tricks

How many suppliers have approached you for price increases because of the massive currency fluctuations? While there may be a legitimate issue momentarily for some, it … Is the Currency Roller Coaster Giving you Whiplash?

Discover the distinctions between competitive and non-competitive procurement processes. While competitive procurement promotes transparency and competition, non-competitive focuses on specific suppliers. Evaluate the pros and cons for your business.

(This interview was conducted in 2015. Damon Norris is currently Director of Member Services at Arizona Charter Schools Association.) Damon Norris used to be … How Legacy Traditional School Transformed Their Purchasing Process