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Tim Cooke
Tim Cooke is CEO and owner of ASI Government LLC, a government purchasing guide and broker that has helped federal agencies in developing and implementing procurement innovation for more than 20 years.
Tim Cooke is CEO and owner of ASI Government LLC, a government purchasing guide and broker that has helped federal agencies in developing and implementing procurement innovation for more than 20 years.
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Viewpoint: We’ve Admired the Federal Acquisition Problem for Too Long
Agencies must inculcate cultures of experimentation and learning if the U.S. is to prevail economically and militarily.
- Tim Cooke
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In Acquisition, Standing Still Is the Biggest Risk
Urgent mission needs demand innovative procurement tools; fortunately, agencies have options.
- Tim Cooke
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Riding the Acquisition Innovation Avalanche
A slew of new management and legislative initiatives is allowing agencies to buy technology faster and more in line with commercial practices.
- Tim Cooke
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Innovation By and For the Government
The long, onerous and costly federal acquisition process makes it hard to attract private innovators.
- Tim Cooke
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When Amazon Meets Government
If a provision in the House version of the annual Defense authorization bill becomes law, the world of federal procurement faces major disruption.
- Tim Cooke
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Outcomes Matter More Than Ever in Services Contracting
Begin with the end in mind.
- Tim Cooke
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Adjusting Government’s Buying Habits
Category management affects CIOs and program offices too.
- Tim Cooke
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Going Beyond Jack of All Trades
Procurement pros can master category management.
- Tim Cooke
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Merging Common Purchases Makes Dollars and Sense
Taking a page from industry’s book on smarter spending.
- Tim Cooke
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Teaching Digital Buyers to Transform Acquisition
Public prize competition takes culture change to new level.
- Tim Cooke