Principles and practices of managing a global purchase card program

Abstract

This article highlights three key principles that form the basis of operations for the U.S. Department of State's Purchase Card program. These principles include standardization, centralization and collaboration. The author also provides some practical advice on managing a Purchase Card program in a global environment that could be applied to other card programs.

Citation

Colaianni, M.A. (2005), "Principles and practices of managing a global purchase card program", Journal of Public Procurement, Vol. 5 No. 1, pp. 88-93. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOPP-05-01-2005-B005