Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world. Transparency on legal and regulatory frameworks To make e-GP systems work effectively, it’s essential to have supportive legislative arrangements in place.

E-procurement 81

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 81

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these. Create speed and transparency. Making processes transparent enables everyone along the supply chain to react quickly.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

AWS Public Sector

MAY 31, 2024

With RAG, LLMs can gain deep understanding into specific areas without having to be retrained, which makes it efficient and cost-effective to keep LLMs current, relevant, accurate, and helpful in many different situations. Plug in different vector stores to balance cost, performance, and accuracy.

Evaluation 128

Evaluation Data Efficiency Integrity 128

American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Louis struggle with resource constraints and grapple with the significant challenges cities face in balancing budgets, maintaining public services and managing infrastructure needs. Consider consolidating services, forming partnerships or leveraging shared services agreements with neighboring municipalities to maximize resource efficiency.

Government 97

Government Government Budget Quality 97

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. Better fiscal balances will contribute to greater macroeconomic stability. What is Smart Public Procurement?

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In international arbitration, parties or arbitrators could consider using emotion AI to enhance efficiency and due process (or to gain a strategic and tactical advantage). Although applications are varied, we will focus on two uses: (1) efficiency through facilitating settlement; and (2) due process through ensuring arbitrator attentiveness.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The event opened with a keynote speech on handling complex disputes, followed by panels addressing key topics including diversity in arbitrator appointments, efficiency, the integration of AI, and the evolving challenges of disclosure and confidentiality. Streicher added that mediation could also enhance efficiency.

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Balance Quality 52

Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Securing a contract involves preparing a competitive proposal that meets the solicitation document’s requirements, developing effective pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with profitability, and potentially navigating subcontracting and partnerships. What else can the DSBS do for you?

Government Contracts 98

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

As discussed below a recurring theme was the need to find a balance between having model clauses that were, on the one hand, innovative and likely to lead to faster and more efficient resolution of disputes in practice, while, on the other hand, containing sufficient quality and due process safeguards.

Balance 52

Balance Innovation Consulting Efficiency 52

ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

It introduces several amendments to the NFRD and expands the scope of reporting obligations to foster greater transparency and comparability. Balance sheet assets greater than €20 million More than 250 employees Even though the UK is not part of the EU, CSRD will impact some UK-incorporated companies.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Finance Procurement Sustainability 98

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

EdTech leaders must strike the right balance of investment to drive growth, and a return on investment for their owners. The AWS framework helps EdTechs improve cost efficiency, assess functionality expansion, and grow market share, by aligning pricing with solution value to students and institutions.

Price 75

Price Demand Education Efficiency 75

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

These included ongoing issues such as poor institutional coordination, lack of transparency, high levels of corruption, and murky lines of accountability. These reforms improved efficiency as the decentralization of the procurement function allowed for quicker decision-making.

Public Procurement 69

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 69

Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In this blog post we will cover the importance of these initiatives and how automated redaction software plays a pivotal role in ensuring the security and efficiency of these projects. County clerks across the U.S are taking a proactive approach by embarking on digitization projects aimed at modernizing their records management systems.

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Efficiency 52

ivalua

MARCH 11, 2020

Companies will face a variety of short and long-term challenges, such as balancing the effects of downward prices, output cuts, movement of demand to alternative energy sources, heavy capital investment for new capacity, complex government regulations and rising operating costs. Increase efficiency. Improve control. Lower risk.

Supplier 52

Supplier Demand Procurement Team Price 52

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 18, 2023

especially bearing in mind that the outcome of the negotiations could be strongly pro-supplier, strongly pro-customer, or balanced (and something in between those). The issue of transparency is similarly problematic in its more general treatment under another specific clause (C4.6), which also only has a ‘pro-customer’ version: C4.6

Supplier 75

Supplier Transparency Negotiation Procurement 75

ivalua

MAY 19, 2022

Our unrivaled licensing and banking networks are setting new standards of security, transparency, and speed for B2B cross-border payments,” said Sinead Fitzmaurice, CEO of TransferMate Global Payments – a subsidiary of the Clune Tech Group. “We All this is transparent across the payment journey, to the buyer and supplier.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Buyers Finance 52

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Transparency in the adoption of cloud is just so crucial. The report provides a balanced narrative on what cloud technology is and how it can be used safely and effectively as an enabler of broader health system goals, building on concrete examples of existing applications. Of course it’s the future, but it’s already happening, too.

Data 80

Data Sustainability Innovation Electronics 80

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time? As such, many organizations are increasing technology investments and digital transformation efforts to benefit from long-term cost savings and efficiencies.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Balance 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

These systems can provide more accurate data collection, resolve complex challenges more efficiently, and help to deliver more tailored solutions. The procurement policy note is designed to provide transparency in AI procurement, including the initial awarding process and the duration of the contract. What is PPN 02/24?

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Ethics Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 12, 2024

This paper considers the prevailing approaches taken across different jurisdictions and ultimately proposes an alternative approach for common law to strike a better balance among all competing interests. This will enhance predictability and efficiency in resolving cross-border disputes.

Transparency 52

Transparency Influencing Efficiency Balance 52

Extract Systems

JANUARY 30, 2024

The big benefits that the state will see from this switch include greater access, transparency, and efficiency. Access, of course, needs to be balanced with privacy, which is why it’s so important to those filing court documents to be aware of any personally identifiable information (PII) within them.

Balance 52

Balance Transparency Efficiency Integrity 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Beyond the Bottom Line: Social value prioritises community well-being over just financial efficiency. Contracts that seek to provide energy-efficient solutions and implement waste-minimisation strategies to promote activities with minimal environmental impact.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

AWS enables customers to get the most value from data by providing a comprehensive set of integrated tools and robust governance capabilities that balance access and control. This can help answer customer queries efficiently, pinpoint changes to contracts, and accurately assess risks such as fraud.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Data Innovation Transparency 78

Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 12, 2024

These crises have tested the resilience of fiscal frameworks, highlighting the pressing need for greater adaptability to navigate unforeseen challenges efficiently. This enhances objectivity and transparency, strengthening the credibility of escape clause implementations.

Government 52

Government Government Balance Quality 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 15, 2024

Rouven F Bodenheimer, The Tribunal Visualized Approach: Improving Proceedings by Visualized Case Introduction Efficiency in international arbitration has long been contentious, as promised benefits often fail to materialize, leading to user dissatisfaction. Despite ongoing debates and procedural innovations, underlying inefficiencies persist.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Balance Corruption Transparency 52

GovLoop

JANUARY 24, 2023

“What people are expecting is personalized, online, digital services for those things that can be digitized,” said Charlie Francis, Senior Consultant at Questica, which provides multi-user budgeting, performance measures, transparency and data visualization software for governments.

Budget 52

Budget Collaboration Finance Balance 52

Bonfire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

There’s never been a better time to explore creative solutions for stretching budgets further and turning federal infrastructure funding into transformative investments in efficient and sustainable water management. Modifying your approach to procurement can make your business permanently more efficient. We need to have transparency.

Finance 59

Finance Management Utilities Efficiency 59

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

Brekoulakis’s and Howard’s relativist perspective was shared by other speakers who challenged the traditional view of the arbitrator’s role, questioning whether their primary focus should be on delivering justice or resolving disputes efficiently. Kun Fan discussed how ideas of justice and efficiency may vary with context.

Influencing 52

Influencing Participation Efficiency Transparency 52

University of Bristol

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Accessing information on contract execution and any contractual modifications has been nigh impossible until the very recent implementation of the increased transparency requirements imposed by the EU’s 2014 Public Procurement Package. It is difficult enough to have access to information on ‘live’ tender procedures.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Public Procurement IT 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

While much attention is being paid to ways to harness the power of AI, equally important are questions of safety and transparency, and the balance of collaboration between government and industry to advance strategic leadership in the global AI race.

Ethics 52

Ethics Participation Finance Leadership 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While much attention is being paid to ways to harness the power of AI, equally important are questions of safety and transparency, and the balance of collaboration between government and industry to advance strategic leadership in the global AI race.

Ethics 52

Ethics Participation Finance Leadership 52

How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

To unleash the potential that these arrangements have for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in public procurement, more balanced regulation is needed, and more work is needed on regulatory, policy as well as implementation matters. However, in other respects, the regulation could be too rigid.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Framework Agreement Public Procurement Public Procurement System 52

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

GTI-WP/2020:01, Budapest: Government Transparency Institute. It establishes a robust methodology to explore what impacts can be measured and also explores the channels through which transparency is indeed impactful – e.g. who are the stakeholders and enablers that are the actual drivers of change using increased transparency.

Bidder 40

Bidder Transparency Contract Public Procurement 40

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 13, 2024

Professor Garro started the discussion by highlighting that the biggest deficiencies in cost efficiency often come from the lack of experience of lawyers and arbitrators and that hearing the perspectives of all involved in construction cases can improve efficiency.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Efficiency Quality Balance 52

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Create speed and transparency. Balance supply chain risk and resilience with ROI.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team Freight 52

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Create speed and transparency. Balance supply chain risk and resilience with ROI.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Supplier Procurement Team 52

ivalua

AUGUST 1, 2022

A more effective and comprehensive approach to supplier management involves assessing the nature of supplier relationships, setting appropriate risk and performance boundaries, and managing efficient business processes to maximize value. . Create tailored onboarding processes to balance speed & risk.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Sustainability 52