Author: Procurement-Newz

  • Procurement in the COVID-19 era: lessons from Italy

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    [ad_1] The pandemic has thrown into sharp focus the shortcomings of public-private healthcare procurement systems. This crisis presents an opportunity to learn and to reshape these systems in time for the next emergency. Here are 3 lessons drawn from Italy’s experiences – and recommendations around how to move forward. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the…

  • Amazon warehouse plan approved in Wallingford

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    [ad_1] WALLINGFORD — After reviewing a revised traffic plan, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved an application for Amazon Logistics to operate a warehouse and distribution center on South Cherry Street. The shipping and delivery service uses third-party contractors to pick up and deliver customer orders, called by Amazon its “last mile delivery.” Packages would arrive at the 425 S. Cherry St. warehouse, called a delivery…

  • Queen Mary spurred more than $200 million in countywide spending last year – Press Telegram

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    [ad_1] The Queen Mary was an economic boon to Long Beach and the Los Angeles County region last year, even as inspection reports detailed the ship’s continued deterioration. That’s according to an economic impact report the vessel’s operator, Urban Commons, released Tuesday, May 12. The report, compiled by the Los Angeles firm Beacon Economics, found…