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Pandemic continues to impact public purchasing

by LISI S
Pandemic continues to impact public purchasing Group purchasing organizations have helped organizations stay resilient, adaptable, and efficient as they deal with the long-term impacts of COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Kinetic GPO
Published in April 2025 - Page 18

The world looks a lot different today than it did during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, municipalities and health organizations were struggling to source personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks, gloves, and lifesaving ventilators.

Being able to procure health and safety items was literally a matter of life and death. We learned a lot from that crisis, especially in the world of public procurement.

Since then, we have seen an emphasis on

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