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Balancing Efficiency and Effectiveness in Procurement

The Procurement School

Author: Larry Berglund As part of the assessment on the ability of a supply chain department to deliver value effectively , is its ability to do so efficiently. To have an objective assessment on efficiency, there should be a set of KPIs or measurement tools to compare. Efficiency metrics examples 1.The

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CGI Receives 2 USPTO Modernization Contracts Worth $119M

ExecutiveBiz

Under a potential five-year, $84 million blanket purchase agreement, the financial management, budget and acquisition software Momentum, tailored to federal agencies, will provide the USPTO with secure financial management services to boost operational efficiency and support revenue collection, CGI said Wednesday.

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Job Opening: Purchasing Manager

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

City of Bellingham Position: Purchasing Manager Location: Bellingham, Washington Closing Date: Friday, August 11, 2017 at 4:30 pm Pacific Time Interview Schedule: The most qualified candidates will be asked to participate in a panel interview on August 31, 2017. Directs work of purchasing staff in carrying out and executing contracts.

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Tech groups urge congressional leaders to pass bill on agency software buying

FedScoop

Five of the country’s leading software and tech advocacy organizations are urging Senate and House leadership to pass bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at improving federal agency oversight and management of software purchases before this congressional term comes to a close. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Matt Cartwright, D-Pa.,

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5 No-Brainer, Security-Enhancing Purchases for the New Fiscal Year

GovLoop

Fresh budgets make the best time to give your purchases a security refresh. Rationale: Only your team knows what kinds of tools can make their lives easier or work more efficiently. Rationale: Any kind of security automation eases the burden on developers and improves efficiency. By Hayden Smith.

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Webinar Recap: What’s New from GovSpend

GovSpend

Keep reading to learn how these changes improve the user experience and aim to help you efficiently win more government business. These summaries are tailored for government contractors, focusing on relevant discussions such as budget, vendor evaluations, and upcoming RFP opportunities. Click here to learn more!

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Federal cloud modernization bill passes through Senate panel

FedScoop

calls on the director of the Office of Management and Budget to embrace multi-cloud technology across federal agencies, identifying barriers to adoption and best practices for implementation. Committee Chair Gary Peters, D-Mich., had offered a modified substitute amendment as the underlying bill. The legislation , co-sponsored by Sens.