In this episode of The Leading Edge, Nikki Mackay is joined by Andrea Patrucco, Robert Handfield, and Daniel J. Finkenstadt to discuss a new approach to public procurement. Together, they explore why traditional procurement models often fail in the public sector and how procurement leaders can better balance accountability, resilience, supplier diversity, and societal value.The conversation examines how public procurement can evolve from a compliance-driven function into a strategic tool for delivering broader economic and social outcomes.