AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

I get to talk with procurement teams about AWS Marketplace daily. I love this question because the answer cuts to the heart of how IT marketplaces offer a new way of approaching software procurement. The best part of these conversations is their delight when they see the consolidated purchasing analytics.

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IT Buyers Contract Procurement Team 78

ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

Leading the charge in navigating this constantly shifting trading environment is the Procurement department. Procurement teams are becoming a more intrinsic part of business strategy, able to help organisations manage and predict supply chain risk, unlock innovation, create sustainable cost savings, and help grow revenue.

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Procurement Procurement Team Supply Chain Supplier 61

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

The final session of the day, ‘Driving Sustainable Procurement’ was presented by Stephen Carter. Consumers are demanding more transparency and accountability from businesses when it comes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Procurement can and should be a significant value generator for the larger organization. There are, in fact different phases of procurement value creation that tie into the Source-to-Pay process: . Creating Value occurs when sourcing and procurement uses relevant sourcing processes and tools to engage and select the best fit supplier.

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Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Team 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Lifted from their latest webinar, Jean-Baptiste Anne from Amazon Business and Vishal Patel from Ivalua offer insights into tail spend management programs and the ROI these programs can generate for procurement teams. . Tail Spend Challenges. Lack of control or visibility into what is being spent and with which suppliers.

Buyers 52

Buyers Supplier Purchasing Procurement Team 52

The Procurement School

AUGUST 11, 2023

We know that issuing a formal purchase order to buy a low-cost item and make a payment through accounts payable is not a good use of resources. Leading private sector organizations use ROSMA to look at the value-add by a procurement team but it has applications for public sector as well. Efficiency metrics examples 1.The

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Balance Procurement E-procurement 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 8, 2021

During the pandemic, Procurement flexed its muscle, helping to mitigate supply chain disruptions and enable new channels for engaging with customers and fulfilling orders. This spend area still presents a huge opportunity for procurement. Goods not for resale are a huge cost-center, especially in the post-Covid-19 era.

Retail 52

Retail Procurement Supply Chain Supplier 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In contrast to Procurement, Finance, although a key stakeholder, has visibility into a much smaller part of the overall process. ( So, while Finance is the team that has owned the accounting system the supplier master file, they lack the strategic view of the entire process. . Why Supplier Buy-in for Data Management is Critical.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. Public procurement is key to this endeavor because public institutions and state enterprises must procure vast amounts of goods, services, and works to do their jobs.

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Purchasing Sustainability E-procurement Procurement 97

VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The basic mandatory information (contact details, exclusion grounds, connected persons, audited accounts) will be captured using the Supplier Information System. However, the new competitive flexible procedure provides authorities with more freedom to design a procurement process that fits their requirements.

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Supplier Procurement Tender Transparency 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Upstream covers all the strategic procurement activities such as spend analysis, sourcing, contract management and supplier management (which includes supplier information, risk and performance management). Downstream activities include e-procurement , purchase orders, invoice automation and accounts payable and payment processes.

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Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

By focusing on social value, governments demonstrate accountability and purpose. Anti-corruption policies further reinforce integrity in procurement, safeguarding public funds and fostering trust in government processes. Reporting results enhances accountability and assists in measuring the effectiveness of procurement strategies.

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Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

Bonfire

MAY 17, 2022

Whether the motivation is new legislation or funding requirements, increasing competition in your RFP responses, or supporting your community — there’s no wrong reason for public sector procurement teams to foster more diversity in their vendor pool. So how do you create vendor diversity initiatives in your organization?

Supplier 52

Supplier Education Public Private Partnership Procurement Team 52

ivalua

MAY 17, 2021

It may be a controversial statement to make, but the value that a procurement team can deliver within a financial services organisation is lower than what can be delivered in other sectors.

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Procurement Supplier Procurement Team Engineering 52

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

Businesses must start looking to the supply chain to ensure this renewed focus on transparency and accountability. Creating a dialogue with suppliers ensures that procurement teams can identify opportunities for innovation in a green supply chain that benefits all parties.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Businesses must start looking to the supply chain to ensure this renewed focus on transparency and accountability. Creating a dialogue with suppliers ensures that procurement teams can identify opportunities for innovation in a green supply chain that benefits all parties.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The LADWP turned to Ivalua, who, in just one week , developed a digital bidding solution that streamlined the supplier account request process and enabled suppliers to upload secure, sealed bid packages remotely. The challenge involved building a custom supplier portal — a dropbox where suppliers could safely submit their bids online. “The

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Eprocurement Supplier Bidding Public Procurement 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

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. Public procurement teams are required to assess how suppliers contribute to employment and environmental and local community objectives.

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Procurement Tender Public Procurement Supplier 52

VWV

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

However, the administrative burden on university procurement teams is unlikely to go away. For example, universities must have regard to the whole raft of procurement guidance coming from the Cabinet Office in the form of procurement policy notices (PPNs).

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Procurement Thresholds Framework Agreement Procurement Team 40

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 16, 2025

By consolidating purchasing power, it ensures the healthcare system obtains better value from suppliers while adhering to procurement regulations. In the healthcare industry, these frameworks give suppliers the chance to participate in public procurement. It is essential in maintaining the integrity of procurement processes.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Eprocurement 52

ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Michelin Group’s Hélène Vermont joined the discussion to share how applying these practices has propelled her procurement team to emerge as a leader in sustainability a nd Corporate Social Responsibility. In many countries, teams face increasing financial obligations and societal contributions. ESG Objectives for Buyers.

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Sustainability Buyers Supplier E-procurement 52

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 28, 2025

Registration on these portals typically involves creating an account by providing company details and areas of interest. Invariably, procurement teams are unable to keep ahead of the curve and to do so, they have to manually search, lack customised notifications, and only have minimal historical data.

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Tender Bidding Supplier E-procurement 52

The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Effective project governance establishes who will be on the team and clearly outlines roles and responsibilities. A RACI (responsible, accountable, consulted, informed) chart is an effective project governance tool so that team members understand their responsibilities and to ensure accountability throughout the procurement process.

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Procurement Bidder Procurement Strategies Evaluation 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Key Principles Of Public Procurement Transparency: Clear and Open Processes Public contracts aren’t handed out in secret. This keeps the process fair and accountable. Awarding the Contract The winning supplier is selected based on clear criteria, ensuring fair and competitive procurement.

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Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

Next on stage, we welcomed Booking.com with a thought-provoking, transparent, powerful, and honest account of how to run a successful and ongoing Source-to-Pay transformation. . Treedom is the first platform in the world that allows you to plant a tree from a distance ! More pictures of actual trees to follow! . Ivalua + Booking.com.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Procurement 52

The Procurement School

MARCH 22, 2024

This prompted the procurement team to dig deeper and figure out what that barrier was, and why it was difficult for these businesses to get bonding. Public procurement in Canada is not just about acquiring goods and services; it’s about contributing to the well-being of communities and the country as a whole.

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Procurement Public Procurement Collaboration Ethics 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 1, 2019

They will want their user experience to take this into account with a greater or lesser number of mobility options or a solution that adapts to different devices, such as a desktop PC or a laptop, as well as a smartphone or a tablet. At Ivalua, we work on these three components of the user experience to make it the best one possible.

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Procurement E-catalogue E-procurement Supplier 40

ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

Many companies are facing supply chain disruptions because they did not account for this, instead focusing on assessing suppliers individually. For example, as Procurement teams now scour contracts to see where Force Majeure conditions apply, it is key to understand contractual rights and obligations during a crisis.

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Supply Chain Management Supplier E-procurement 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

GSA “Best Value” Legislation Advances in the House On September 20, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced that HR 9596, “The Value Over Cost Act”, advanced out of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability through a unanimous bipartisan vote of 39-0. The training covers ten innovative procurement techniques.

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E-procurement Procurement Price Buyers 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

My journey in Accounts Payable started back in 1998, when I worked on my first Accounts Payable automation solution combining scanning, OCR and workflow. The perfect vision was that by merging e-Invoicing with a hammer called ‘No-PO No Pay’ the earth would move under Accounts Payable. or Accounting systems (e.g.

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E-procurement Supplier Buyers Supply Chain 94

ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Next, organizations will adopt process intelligence to optimize procure-to-pay and accounts payable processes. Finally, the emergence of virtual purchasing assistants will automate communications between suppliers and procurement teams. Additionally, everyone should be accountable to embrace and drive change.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Supply Chain Procurement Management 52

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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Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 52

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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Supply Chain Export Automotive Supplier 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

GSA declined to award to the firm and the firm filed a protest at the Government Accountability Office (GAO). During the interview, Jackson shares her management priorities for NASA procurement and reflects on how her 30-year career has influenced her approach to acquisition policy development. GAO denied the protest. [5]

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