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

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 82

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 82

WashngtonExec

APRIL 10, 2025

Her goal has always been to strike a balance between structure and speed: ensuring the company meets every requirement while still moving quickly and efficiently. We are also modernizing our internal systems to ensure our ability to efficiently meet compliance requirements while providing transparency.

Contract 40

Contract Negotiation Supply Chain Procurement 40

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

For instance, women producers in Palmira are suppliers for the school meals program and other food provision services. A recent study of procurement governed by the procurement directives of the European Union found that 26% of managers for government suppliers are women, and as few as 16.5%

Government Contracts 80

Government Contracts Leadership Government Government 80

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Whether you’re a supplier trying to land your first contract, a business just getting into understanding government procurement, or a pro looking to stay on top of compliance, this glossary is your go-to guide. The contracting authority or government agency sets the rules, picks the best supplier, and ensures everything runs smoothly.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

ivalua

MARCH 11, 2020

Effective management of safety, deep collaboration with field suppliers and engineers, and reducing supplier risk is crucial to optimizing performance. Procurement professionals in Oil, Gas and Energy companies require governance to ensure contract compliance, adherence to processes and develop sustainable supplier relationships.

Supplier 52

Supplier Demand Procurement Team Price 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.

Government Contracts 98

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

ivalua

MAY 19, 2022

Having the complete source-to-pay journey within the Ivalua Platform will help our customers build stronger, reliable supplier relationships”, said David Khuat-Duy, Founder and CEO of Ivalua. All this is transparent across the payment journey, to the buyer and supplier.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Buyers Finance 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. Why is visibility so important?

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. Why is visibility so important?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Supplier Procurement Team 52

The Procurement School

JUNE 27, 2024

Introduction: In the realm of Canadian public sector procurement, understanding the fundamental principles of contract law is essential for ensuring fair, transparent, and effective practices. Practical Application: In the context of procurement, the duty of good faith necessitates transparent and fair dealings with all potential suppliers.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Public Procurement Supplier 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

“Public buyers have the freedom to use the green criteria either as part of technical specifications, selection or award criteria, through contract implementation and through supplier qualification, for example by requiring an environmental management system certificate,” says Darius Vedrickas, Director the LPPO.

Procurement 89

Procurement Buyers E-procurement Public Procurement 89

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

In addition to this, the same study suggests that through spending and supplier analysis, organisations will have the ability to reduce cost processing by 40 per cent. The procurement policy note is designed to provide transparency in AI procurement, including the initial awarding process and the duration of the contract.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Ethics Tender 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Inclusive Opportunities: Public procurement can be a tool to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion by prioritising contracts with suppliers committed to these ideals. Suppliers in the economy are expected to reduce their carbon footprints and demonstrate effective means of maintaining green approaches.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

CPO’s are now being asked to manage not only the transactional piece of the supply chain, but to also create partnerships with suppliers who are beginning to become more deeply vested in the entire product lifecycle. Challenges in this new manufacturer/supplier partnership Burton cites include: Risk management.

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Global Sourcing 45

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time? Geopolitical manipulation on suppliers worldwide adds to the pressure. Ivalua also provides a place where suppliers can upload and share their data easily and have a good user experience.”

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Balance 52

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

As the lynchpin to suppliers, they play a pivotal role in combatting the effects of inflation, ensuring supply continuity, complying with regulatory requirements, improving sustainability and other top business priorities. The biggest gains in sustainability typically come from working with suppliers rather than finding new ones.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain 52

How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I am delighted to present to How to Crack a Nut readers an outline of my recently published book Framework Agreements, Supplier Lists and Other Public Procurement Tools: Purchasing Uncertain or Indefinite Requirements (Hart Publishing, 2023).

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Framework Agreement Public Procurement Public Procurement System 52

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A perspective by André Lima, Director for the United States During my three years as the City of Boston’s Director of Supplier Diversity, I often found myself explaining why procurement – this highly technical, often opaque process – matters to everyday people. It facilitates budgeting and financial planning.

Public Procurement 73

Public Procurement Procurement Balance Quality 73

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 26, 2024

Where AI is likely to be used in the delivery of a service, commercial teams may wish to require suppliers to declare this, and provide further details. It recognises that there ‘are potential benefits to suppliers using AI to develop their bids, enabling them to bid for a greater number of public contracts.

Tender 72

Tender Contract Bidding Supplier 72

The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Operating supplies and equipment, which are available through a number of suppliers, lend themselves to being under multi-year contracts. Local suppliers lose out as the bundling of commitments to get the lowest cost exceeds a local supplier’s ability to compete. Outsourcing is a logical option.

Procurement 52

Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier 52

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

I mean, it says they want to help agencies promote both a diverse federal supplier base, which is defined in a lot of different ways, and advanced contract stewardship. We want more nontraditional suppliers. And this sudden change then can really change a company’s balance sheet as well as its activities. Tom Temin Yeah.

Professional Services 88

Professional Services Bidding Contract Evaluation 88

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. The key to a successful idea lies in the momentum that fuels it; these ideas require the perfect balance of patience and proactivity.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supplier 52

Bonfire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A lot of agencies view procurement as a transactional tool for negotiating with suppliers. But the truth is, making a strategic investment in procurement and sourcing can stretch dollars further and help uncover new supplier partners who ensure you’re getting the most value for the money you spend. We need to have transparency.

Finance 59

Finance Management Utilities Procurement 59

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. Thankfully, there are methods that encourage procurement simplification and SME participation while maintaining a balance between risk, quality, and standards.

Participation 52

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

University of Bristol

OCTOBER 21, 2024

One could be forgiven for simplifying the goal of procurement to ensuring that public money is well spent , which could be further elaborated (following Schooner 2002 ) to encompass promoting integrity and value for money in the award of public contracts, and acting transparently to facilitate accountability. At first look, s.12(1)

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Public Goods Accountability 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 14, 2023

The vision is to go beyond supporting “just” a transparency and reporting portal to have a digital ecosystem that integrates real-time damage assessments, budgets, project planning, procurement and delivery. After the launch, the systems were transferred to the balance of the state in the form of a state-owned enterprise.

Accountability 52

Accountability E-procurement Transparency Capacity 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

AI-powered chatbots used by Walmart to negotiate with suppliers). On balance, emotion AI should be embraced, albeit within responsible and ethical boundaries. In a legal context, elements of emotion AI are already being used in negotiation and mediation processes (e.g.,

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

When dealing with the latter, questions of transparency and the extent to which the arbitration will be private come into play. The only real exception, Nilo continued, is in strategic purchases where only one supplier exists, such as for weapons and vaccines. It’s a balance. This may act as an additional barrier to entry.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Public Private Partnership Insurance Procurement Team 52

Select GCR

JUNE 11, 2024

This strategy provides a balance of risk between the government and the contractor. Government IDCs are subject to strict regulations to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with acquisition rules. Fixed-price incentive contracts are for projects with reliably definable costs, timelines, and performance requirements.

Government 52

Government Government Contract Price 52

Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

For contracts being developed or negotiated during this period of unusually high inflation, an EPA clause may be an appropriate tool to equitably balance the risk of inflation between the Government and contractor. Tenaglia wrote the following. 62] Schott Gov’t Servs., United States is instructive. [63] 62] AT&T Commc’ns, Inc. 64] See id.

Government 40

Government Government Price Contract 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms. Importantly, this process should be transparent, providing all stakeholders, including the public, the opportunity to provide feedback on any proposed revisions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52

The Softly Spark

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

“A marketer’s advertisement features a picture of a laser printer in a bird’s nest balancing on a tree branch, surrounded by a dense forest. Transparency and honesty are cornerstones of avoiding greenwashing. Collaborate with suppliers and partners who prioritize sustainable practices. Make a change.” ( § 260.4 (d)

IT 52

IT Sustainability Ethics Balance 52

Select GCR

MARCH 25, 2025

Ensure that all required documents, such as tax returns, profit and loss statements, and balance sheets, are accurate and complete. Failure to Disclose Conflicts of Interest : Transparency is key in the certification process. This certification connects MBEs with corporate members who are committed to supplier diversity.

Supplier 52

Supplier Government Contracts Networking Transportation 52

Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

40] The three notices to be posted are the “EEO is the Law” Poster , [41] the “EEO is the Law” Supplemental Poster , [42] and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. [43] So, how does a contractor/subcontractor balance these competing obligations? headquarters, satellite office, jobsite, etc.).

Export 40

Export Evaluation Contract Government Contracts 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Her commitment to balanced and thoughtful acquisition policy has set a standard for integrity and innovation in Federal procurement, and her transparent approach has fostered trust and collaboration among industry partners and stakeholders. Federal agencies that provides transparency into how Federal agencies are using AI.

Inventory 52

Inventory Procurement Data Thresholds 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 10, 2025

CMMC has led to affordability concerns, which Duffey recognized, stating that he would look to work with industry to ensure we balance a need for security with the burdens of excessive regulation. The report urges a balanced approach that fosters competition while also leveling the playing field by blunting Chinas non-market actions.

Procurement 52

Procurement Innovation Evaluation Data 52