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Modernizing Public Infrastructure: The Power of Strategic Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

However, one critical element often overlooked in these discussions is public procurement. Far from being a mere bureaucratic task, procurement is the mechanism through which governments acquire the infrastructure and technology needed for this transformation.

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Governments need to plan for the entire product lifecycle when they purchase technology today

American City & Country

Cross-departmental collaboration and scalable solutions are important to maximizing ROI and adapting to changing citizen demands within budget constraints.” No question, government procurement is different from acquisitions outside the public sector, Cunningham believes. What about cooperative contracts?

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ERP vs. Best-in-Class — What is Best for Managing the Healthcare Supply Chain

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That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts. Demand planning capabilities. Demand planning is the ability to create forecasts that predict the future need for your products. In fact, 74% of ERP implementations go Over Budget and they take longer to roll out.

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How to Relieve Labor Shortage Challenges with Vendor Managed Inventory

American City & Country

By: Lawson Products In today’s fast-paced world, efficient procurement is crucial for any entity. As procurement professionals, you are constantly balancing tight budgets, increasing demands, and the need to streamline operations. What is Lawson Vendor Managed Inventory? If you are a current user of OPUS, click here.

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Getting Cloud Smart with the NITAAC CIO-CS GWAC

NIH NITAAC

As a result, agencies are still purchasing cloud services as an add-on to other contracts, something that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) worries could lead to security challenges. Many federal agencies lack an understanding of the various types of cloud services available on Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs).

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Evaluate the Options: Vendor Networks

Procureware

As a procurement manager, you know how important suppliers are to your organization. Their performance is crucial to achieving your financial, performance and quality objectives, and a poor supplier creates risks for everything from budget overruns to missed schedules and liability lawsuits.

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Friday Flash 10/25/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

The EIP Awards recognize individuals and organizations in the Federal procurement community who make significant contributions to the acquisition system. Prepare for 2025: Post-Election Federal Procurement Insights at the Fall Training Conference The 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next?