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Gerald Ford, Founder and CEO of QCsolver, has been a regular contributor to Supply Professional magazine and Municipal World since 2017. Fourteen published articles representing practical guidance on supply chain management, procurement, and vendor compliance for Canadian organizations.

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Since 2017
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As Featured In Supply Professional Municipal World

Conference Presentations

Gerald Ford has spoken at the following national procurement and supply chain conferences:

ASCM SCMA CPPC CHES NISCL
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LinkedIn followers in procurement and supply chain

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Published Articles

Third-party published articles in peer-recognized trade publications. Each article has been reviewed and published by an editorial team. Shown most recent first.

Supply Professional

Part-Time Pros

June 21, 2026 Fractional Procurement

How organizations can leverage part-time and fractional procurement professionals as a flexible, cost-effective staffing alternative.

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Supply Professional

Fixing Procurement's Time Drain

June 5, 2026 Process Efficiency

Identifying and eliminating the administrative inefficiencies that quietly consume procurement professionals' most valuable resource: time.

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Supply Professional

Fixing Procurement's Time Drain: Targeting Repetitive Tasks with AI

May 29, 2026 AI & Automation

How procurement teams can use AI to identify and automate repetitive administrative tasks, freeing professionals for higher-value work.

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Municipal World

Practical Tips: AI for Municipalities

May 2026 AI and Technology

How artificial intelligence can be applied practically in municipal procurement and operations.

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Municipal World

Three Mindsets Every Municipal Purchasing Professional Needs

January 2026 Professional Mindset

The mindsets and approaches that drive success for procurement professionals in Canadian municipalities.

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Supply Professional

Motivated to Help

October 2, 2025 Professional Journey

Exploring the service-oriented mindset and motivations that define effective procurement professionals who go beyond the transaction.

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Municipal World

Hidden Gems: Saving Time and Money in Municipal Operations

September 2025 Cost Savings

Overlooked opportunities for cost savings and efficiency in municipal procurement operations.

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Municipal World

Addressing Public Sector Agency Hiring Challenges

May 2025 Workforce Development

How municipalities and public sector organizations can address procurement talent and hiring gaps.

Read at Municipal World
Supply Professional

Let's Make a Deal: Preparation is Key to Getting What You Want from Negotiations

April 2025 Negotiation Strategy

Practical negotiation preparation strategies for procurement professionals seeking better supplier outcomes.

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Municipal World

Consolidation is Key in the Supply Chain World

September 2024 Supplier Consolidation

Extending the consolidation argument to the broader supply chain context for public sector organizations.

Read at Municipal World
Municipal World

Procurement as a Service and the Concept of Group Purchasing

May 2024 Group Purchasing

How group purchasing organizations and procurement as a service models benefit Canadian municipalities.

Read at Municipal World
Supply Professional

Consolidation is Key: Supplier Consolidation Lets You Reduce the Number of MRO Suppliers

December 18, 2023 Supplier Consolidation

A practical guide to reducing supplier count and the operational and financial benefits of MRO consolidation.

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Supply Professional

Help Wanted: Getting Started with Procurement as a Service

December 2022 Procurement as a Service

How organizations can leverage procurement as a service to access expertise without adding headcount.

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Supply Professional

The Four Amigos of Supply Chain (Page 8)

June 20, 2022 Japanese Lean Management

A Japanese lean management framework for supply chain professionals navigating complexity and disruption.

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About Gerald Ford

Gerald Ford, Founder and CEO of QCsolver
Gerald (Jerry) Ford
Founder and CEO, QCsolver
NISCL CMC SCMP CPSM MCIPS

Gerald Ford founded QCsolver in 2012. With credentials including NISCL, CMC, SCMP, CPSM, and MCIPS, he brings deep expertise in procurement, supply chain management, and vendor compliance to Canadian organizations. His writing has appeared in Supply Professional and Municipal World since 2017, and he has spoken at national procurement conferences across Canada.

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Original Procurement Guides on qcsolver.com

In addition to his trade publication work, Gerald Ford and the QCsolver team publish original procurement compliance guides on qcsolver.com. These articles cover Canadian legislation, WSIB verification, supplier qualification workflows, and procurement management.

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