DIGITAL PROCUREMENT
Karla Smith Jackson at NASA headquarters in Washington DC
“ You ’ ll see over the next six to 12 months , there ’ s going to be a huge rollout talking about NASA 2040 ”
KARLA SMITH JACKSON SENIOR PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE , NASA
Encouraging diversity and improving reach A core aim of NAIL is to encourage diverse perspectives , reduce barriers and improve reach . By having a digital portal to allow the sharing of ideas , and a cultural atmosphere that encourages that sharing , it gives people the licence to step forward and contribute .
Smith Jackson describes NAIL as a “‘ dynamic catalyst for innovation ”’ in both procurement and programme management , because it applies NASA ’ s culture of exploration and innovation to acquisitions and empowers its workforce to meet challenges and objectives . She adds :
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