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The National Program of IT as the Alter-Ego of Procurement

The Good Spending

NHS IT System (2001-2011) The national program for IT in the health service is the largest civilian computer project in the world. The National Program for IT finally ended in 2011, although the enormously expensive and controversial project had been due for years to come. Procurement learnings Unrealistic deadlines?

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Procurement Metrics: Key Performance Indicators for Success

Empowering CPO

The Importance of Procurement in Business Procurement is the lifeblood of any business. It is the process of sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing the goods and services a business requires to carry out its operations. Introduction A.