Is public procurement ready to embrace innovation and sustainability? 📝 On 21 November, our webinar, “Beschaffung im öffentlichen Sektor - zwei Experten berichten”, moderated by Alexander Schmidt, brought Eberhard Siebert-Wieck and Magnus Stammen together to discuss how cities can modernise procurement processes to meet today’s challenges. With the average procurement process taking 22 months, the urgency for faster, smarter approaches is undeniable. Complex regulations, limited collaboration, and barriers for SMEs are just some of the hurdles holding cities back. There is, however, cause for optimism. Functional tendering moves the focus from rigid product specifications to outcome-oriented approaches, fostering innovation and flexibility. AI-powered tools are enhancing transparency, enabling product-neutral decisions, and accelerating market analysis. Sustainability is also emerging as a central pillar, helping cities align procurement practices with the EU Green Deal and ambitious climate goals. Procurement is no longer merely a process—it is a transformative tool to build smarter, greener cities. Catch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/d4NApkN6 #PublicProcurement #SmartCities #Innovation
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