The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

The cost of outsourcing the services is offset by benefits of lower costs for goods and services; improved contract management; the ability to meet fluctuations in operational priorities; access to advisory services; and objective decisions void of potential conflicts. Outsourcing is getting attention.

Procurement 52

Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier 52

The Procurement School

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Solicitation Processes Once a government buyer has issued a solicitation, they must balance meeting the government’s needs with maintaining the interest of quality vendors. Contract Management Relationships with contractors are of utmost importance, as governments rely on the deliverables they provide.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Buyers Budget Quality 52

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

To be successful, your procurement team will need to be expert at supplier relationship management, contract management and sourcing and skilled at managing procurement cost as it contributes positively to the business. What is Direct Procurement?

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Team 52

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Thankfully, there are methods that encourage procurement simplification and SME participation while maintaining a balance between risk, quality, and standards. Additionally, a simplistic risk transfer strategy may reduce market interest, and the number of bids submitted.

Participation 52

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

The Procurement School

JULY 24, 2023

If compromises must be made, balance them so that neither party feels resentful. The frequency depends on the length of the contract, critical delivery times, and availability of the parties. This may require a contract amendment, if the solutions agreed upon are significant enough to warrant a change to the contract.

Management 52

Management Consulting Evaluation Public Procurement 52

Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Navy’s goal is to modernize and consolidate more than 245 DON legacy contract writing systems (CWS) and other ancillary procurement systems. These procurement systems write and manage most DON contracts under 10 heads of contracting activity (HCA).

Procurement 119

Procurement Electronics Contract Evaluation 119

ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

This year, our discussions covered Invoice Automation, Scope 3 Emissions, Contract Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, Indirect/Services Procurement, and Supplier Management–Customer of Choice. After catching up with colleagues and acquainting ourselves with some new faces, we dove into solution breakout sessions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Collaboration Procurement 52

ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

It’s a style of working that produced innovative thinking – but by its nature, could be hit and miss; where “miss” could have a significant negative impact to an organisation’s balance sheet. But now with strategic sourcing and category management, the process has become much easier to track, monitor and control.

Procurement 40

Procurement IT Purchasing Supply Chain 40

Federal News Network

AUGUST 22, 2024

NIST officials said they want to balance security and access when it comes to proving your identity online. Eight defense agencies, including the Defense Contract Management Agency and Defense Contract Audit Agency, are set to begin their migration to DoDNet soon, with the first migration expected to start in October.

Networking 59

Networking Insurance Accountability Contract 59

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The well-known Obamacare website failure, which was managed by contractors, highlights how closely linked the success of contractors is to the reputation of the federal workforce. Balancing in-house expertise and contractor support While contractors play a crucial role in government, it’s important to note that we often rely too much on them.

Accountability 59

Accountability Contract Government Government 59

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 30, 2025

.” OFCCP is now prohibited from enforcing affirmative action, promoting diversity or “allow[] or encourage[] Federal contractors and subcontractors to engage in workforce balancing based on race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, or national origin.”

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Efficiency Contract 52