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JANUARY 8, 2023

What Lieferkettengesetz Means for Procurement? The German Supply Chain Act, or Lieferkettengesetz, is a new piece of legislation that came into effect January 2023 with an extended remit from January 1, 2024. For procurement organizations, the German Supply Chain Act presents both challenges and opportunities.

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MARCH 22, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Nashville! March 22, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum Y’all Ready? We are thrilled to invite procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues to Ivalua NOW Nashville. Read More : 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris: Recap + Photos!

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

Under Pressure, Will Procurement Take Performance Higher in 2023? . Procurement and supply chain teams have been trying to hold the line against macroeconomic and global market forces that have been pushing hard against them for nearly three years. But the line has been slipping. The Great Resignation – 68%.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Finalists for the 2023/24 GO Awards Scotland have been announced. These awards are a unique opportunity to showcase the Power of Procurement, the innovations, initiatives and achievements of organisations that are leading the way for public procurement in Scotland. appeared first on Public Procurement and Property.

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VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers. You can consult Schedule 1 of the PSR or our specialist Healthcare Procurement team for more details.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, we take a look back at what has been achieved over the last year in Public Procurement in Scotland. We asked members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) to summarise their sector’s 2023 achievements. Now, there’s just not enough time for me to mention every highlight of 2023.

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MAY 9, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Lost in Public Space: Exploring the Unknown with the Norwegian Public Sector Segment May 9, 2023 | | Public Sector /by he I have spent most of my career in the private sector and started to get in contact with the space in recent years.

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JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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VWV

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

We cover the latest and upcoming changes in legislation surrounding procurement and how to ensure you are ready for the changes Just under 3 years ago the Green Paper on Transforming Public Procurement was published. Review the Transforming Public Procurement - planning and preparation checklist.

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VWV

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

According to the update, the Procurement Bill will be introduced "when Parliamentary time allows", with the new procurement legislation unlikely to come into force until 2023 at the earliest. To register your interest for this webinar, please contact our Events team. This has now been delayed.

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JUNE 11, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Since taking on the role in June 2023, Rogers has been committed to overseeing the efficient operation of the town’s government. However, he quickly identified a major hurdle: the town’s procurement process was hampering his team’s productivity and efficiency. This is a widespread issue across government procurement teams.

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ivalua

APRIL 20, 2023

Redwood City, CA, 20 April 2023. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and its partner Axys Consultants today announced that Hutchinson has selected Ivalua’s eProcurement software to expand the scope of its currently implemented solution and meet its evolving procurement requirements.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 16, 2025

Procurement laws in the United Kingdom are intended to guarantee value for money, competition, and transparency. One important step in changing public procurement is the recently adopted Procurement Act 2023 , which supersedes the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

One of the UK’s net zero pledges requires listed UK businesses to release public plans for reaching climate change targets by 2023. Creating a dialogue with suppliers ensures that procurement teams can identify opportunities for innovation in a green supply chain that benefits all parties.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

One of the UK’s net zero pledges requires listed UK businesses to release public plans for reaching climate change targets by 2023. Creating a dialogue with suppliers ensures that procurement teams can identify opportunities for innovation in a green supply chain that benefits all parties.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Awarding the Contract The winning supplier is selected based on clear criteria, ensuring fair and competitive procurement. Review and Lessons Learned After completion, procurement teams assess what worked and what could be improved for future projects.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Spend under management: S2P software can help procurement teams better manage the percentage of company spend that is under contract and under management. By gaining visibility into spending patterns, demand, supplier performance, and supply markets–opportunities will be uncovered.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

CTA April 28, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. A recent webinar hosted by Supply Chain Now, “Balancing Cost, Risk and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty, ” took an in-depth look on what it takes to transform Procurement into a highly efficient function that supports these key initiatives.

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APRIL 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. FCL: A Success Story FCL is one organization who successfully transformed its Procurement function, right in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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VWV

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The Green Paper on Transforming Procurement promises simplification of the procurement rules for universities, as well as generating social value and ensuring value for money. However, the big announcement in 2021 was that the introduction of a new procurement regime is unlikely to come into effect until 2023.

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APRIL 17, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Source Wisely: Your Top 3 Public Procurement Software Essentials April 17, 2023 | | Public Sector by Jarrod McAdoo Today, state and local governments are tackling top priorities such as legacy modernization, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

By actively engaging with the SME community, procurement teams can ensure that procurement decisions reflect a financial imperative and the broader goal of supporting a competitive and innovative market environment.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Objectives Maximising value for the public is the primary goal of public sector procurement. Strict laws, such as the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations, regulate public procurement activities in order to maintain accountability and safeguard public funds.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Legislation & Frameworks Supporting Social Value Objectives Social value frameworks vary globally but share a unified purpose: creating a better world through procurement. Procurement Act Social Value 2023 This Social Value Act requires public entities to consider social, economic, and environmental benefits when awarding contracts.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

By addressing these challenges, procurement teams can enhance transparency, ensure compliance, and deliver value for money. Source: [link] The Key Challenges In Public Procurement Regulatory Complexity With the Procurement Act 2023 evolving, procurement is treated with a lot of oversight.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Heres how to risk-proof your game plan: Stay Ahead of Procurement Laws The Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations set the legal framework for public sector contracts. Keep your procurement team informed and compliant. Cybersecurity & Data Protection Handling government projects?

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

In this blog post, well explore in detail the impact of US tariffs on UK supply chains and outline actionable steps procurement teams can take to adapt. As of 2023, the US was the UKs largest single export market, accounting for approximately 21.7% For UK procurement professionals, staying informed and agile is key.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 19, 2025

Now, looking ahead, we are getting close to publishing our own Scottish Government Annual Procurement Report for 2023 to 24, as well as the annual Ministerial Report of Procurement Activity in Scotland, which provides a fantastic overview of public procurement activity across the whole of Scotland in 22 and 23.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

On November 8, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the Better Contracting Initiative (BCI), a four-pronged initiative to ensure that the federal government is getting the best terms and prices when purchasing goods and services. Finally, agencies will increasingly use hybrid contract strategies (e.g.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In 2024, 27 Federal agencies reported 1,757 public AI uses, which is more than double the number of cases in 2023. 4] The General Services Administration (GSA) issued the OASIS+ multiple award small business set-aside solicitation on June 15, 2023. A firm submitted an offer on October 20, 2023. Listen to the full podcast here.

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