ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

– Spend control through real-time visibility into budget consumption, negotiated prices, preferred suppliers, engagement channels. Requisitioners see expected delivery dates, Managers their budget consumption, Accounts Payable their pending invoices. Rules and workflow engines automate this part for you.

Eprocurement 94

Eprocurement E-procurement Supplier Purchasing 94

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

At Ivalua, we’ve seen how a Procure-to-Pay business process ensures sustained benefits through good buying practices, improves visibility and swifter issue resolution, and enables proactive management of suppliers. Spend is led away from preferred suppliers. Lots of new suppliers added on a regular basis. Case in Point.

Procurement 81

Procurement E-auction E-procurement Supplier 81

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

million (~US$24,000) being returned to the budget. million (~US$24,000) were returned to the budget. In late 2022, this question led them to look at value added tax (VAT), the second highest source of revenue for Kazakhstan’s budget. And the media outlet ProTenge has stopped suspicious purchases worth at least US$3 million.

Procurement 120

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Corruption 120

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Embedding sustainability into procurement can support organisations’ wider economic, social and environmental objectives as set out in relevant policies and/or strategies and can be adapted to reflect the nature of the contract. eLearning is available from the Sustainable Procurement Tools platform.

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Sustainability Procurement Buyers 40

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

At Ivalua, we’ve seen how a Procure-to-Pay business process ensures sustained benefits through good buying practices, improves visibility and swifter issue resolution, and enables proactive management of suppliers. Spend is led away from preferred suppliers. Lots of new suppliers added on a regular basis. Case in Point.

Procurement 59

Procurement E-auction E-procurement Supplier 59

Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background “Scottish Government’s vision for public participation is that people can be involved in the decisions that affect them, making Scotland a more inclusive, sustainable and successful place” – George Adam MSP, Minister for Parliamentary Business, 2023.

Framework Agreement 76

Framework Agreement Participation Supplier Public Procurement 76

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

These principles include transparency, accountability, efficiency, effectiveness, equal treatment, rule of law, sustainable procurement, and engagement with the private sector and civil society. e-GP strategy ownership and sustainability e-GP strategies should be aligned with the national development agenda and wholly owned by the government.

E-procurement 82

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 82

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

They may not consider potential issues of integrations, supplier onboarding, supply chain data management, change management and system optimization, all of which add to complexity and costs. ERPs tend to be built for the back office, so they lack the consumer-like user experience that leads to high user adoption among suppliers.

Supply Chain 88

Supply Chain Management Total Cost of Ownership Warehouse 88

ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

And increasingly, that means collaborative working with key suppliers who can support that need to be innovative, flexible and agile. Then, as often happens these days, the questions took us back onto sustainable Procurement or “Procurement with purpose”.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Procurement Supply Chain Supplier 52

ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

At the same time, two-thirds (66%) of businesses admitted they were still reliant on such processes as part of their Procurement or supplier management function. Procurement is perfectly placed to help manage this growing risk landscape, support innovation and create sustainable cost savings. Tom Reynolds / Robert Fretwell.

Procurement 65

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team 65

Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

The Procurement Team involves divisions like Procurement Manager, Budget Holder, Management of the contract, and representatives of different sectors. Procurement Formalization- It determines the sources, budget, and approach to formalize the requirements. Key Takeaway- It is most important for Bid Managers to stick to the timelines.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Bidding 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

Public procurement, one-third of spending or more of every country, is critical to economic development and sustainability. Sustainability needs to be seen as a wider issue, not just green purchasing and the environment, but also supporting women businesses and local economic development. Every step has a clear action and timeline.

Public Procurement 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Contract termination in public procurement under the Procurement Act 2023directs to the lawful termination of a contract between acontracting authorityand a supplier, providing compliance withpublic contracts regulations. In public procurement, this can have missed deadlines, poor implementation, or non-compliance with approved terms.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Supplier Public Procurement 52

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And I’m really proud to see procurement play a pivotal role in our drive towards a sustainable economy and delivering for the people of Scotland. And sustainability, some of the significant improvements in sustainability this year. Now, there’s just not enough time for me to mention every highlight of 2023.

Public Procurement 62

Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability Logistics 62

Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

It has gotten a little bit tighter this year and is expected to do the same next year with the bipartisan budget agreement that came out of the debt ceiling crisis that we had back — I guess it was around last summer. We’ve had years of record appropriations in the last couple of years.

Government 134

Government Government Supply Chain Manufacturing 134

ivalua

MARCH 11, 2020

Ikea is a leader with plans to ensure a sustainable supply chain. Let’s onboard a few more suppliers, digitize a couple more processes, bring more spend into a platform, etc. It is absolutely critical, to understand objectives and learn how spending and suppliers can be leveraged to achieve those goals. Take the U.S.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Innovation 52

Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

Inflation is a real concern for public sector budgets today. We also discussed the strategy of reverse auctions in which suppliers compete to offer the lowest price possible. How are organizations promoting diversity and sustainability in their purchasing strategies? The end goal is to drive purchase prices down for the buyer.

Procurement 52

Procurement Eprocurement Purchasing Participation 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. A lot of agencies view procurement as a transactional tool for negotiating with suppliers.

Finance 59

Finance Management Utilities Procurement 59

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

It generally goes something like this: “If we can promote greater cross-functional teamwork, engage our suppliers more effectively and share important information more broadly, we can improve profitability, get to market faster, serve our customers better, etc.”. Great stuff.

Collaboration 45

Collaboration Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing 45

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Upgrades to the DNCP’s open data incorporating this MSME classification have allowed third-party services to emerge, like the platform VIGIA, which suppliers can use to monitor tenders in real-time and report any concerns or anti-competitive behavior to authorities. and the total value awarded to MSMEs has remained steady.

Procurement 62

Procurement Tender Public Procurement Bidder 62

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Enormous, complex, global enterprises use procurement technology to manage their spend, suppliers, contracts and bids every day without seeming to run into the same stumbling blocks as the public sector, which operates on a smaller and more localized basis. Configuration is a far more logical and sustainable approach.

End to End 45

End to End Supplier Bidding Buyers 45

ivalua

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

It generally goes something like this: “If we can promote greater cross-functional teamwork, engage our suppliers more effectively and share important information more broadly, we can improve profitability, get to market faster, serve our customers better, etc.”. Great stuff.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing 40

ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2022

New sustainability expectations and regulations – 61%. Despite the increased pressure on Procurement and supply chain teams, less than a quarter (24%) have had technology investments fast-tracked; only 21% have seen headcount increase on their team; and only 14% have received more budget to counter today’s market challenges. .

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Supplier 40

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And I’m really proud to see procurement play a pivotal role in our drive towards a sustainable economy and delivering for the people of Scotland. And sustainability, some of the significant improvements in sustainability this year. Now, there’s just not enough time for me to mention every highlight of 2023.

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability Logistics 40

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Selective Tendering Process Selective tenders restrict the invitation to tender to a suitable supplier or only the competent contractors that have been previously selected, usually on the basis of their past performance, financial stability, and technical competence. Follow-Up After submission, communication with the client is a must.

Tender 52

Tender Bidding Bidder Competitive Bidding 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. At the same time, the state does not spend a single penny of budget funds on the creation of the system.”

Accountability 52

Accountability E-procurement Transparency Capacity 52

ivalua

APRIL 28, 2023

Each card has a predetermined budget, card number, and CVV and are used for business expenses where a supplier relationship or account doesn’t need to be established. What is a Purchase Card (P-card)? A Purchase Card or P-Card represents the physical plastic cards associated with a user.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Innovation Management Efficiency 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Of note, the bills would require the NIST guidance to include standards by which a supplier would have to attest compliance in order to be eligible for a federal artificial intelligence contract award. Within six months, the Office of Management and Budget would have to require the implementation of the Framework by federal agencies.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Negotiation Utilities Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Sustainable Excellence Award – Presented to a government agency or contractor that has made outstanding contributions that meet the Federal Government’s sustainability goals. Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Procurement Logistics 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for the budget and Federal market? Attendees will gain critical insights into: What’s next for the VA budget and healthcare investments?

Price 52

Price Logistics E-procurement Procurement 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Section 826 also requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to issue implementing guidance no later than thirty days after the NDAA’s enactment. The pilot program must be established within 90 days of enactment.

Government 40

Government Government Export Data 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The first part highlights GSA’s achievements of the year, while the second discusses GSA’s sustainability programs. The second blog focuses on a myriad of sustainability programs GSA worked on in 2023, while shedding some light on future goals and aspirations. Code and the FAR.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Transportation Transportation Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

Under the ACCESS Act, the Office of Management and Budget would be instructed to issue guidance for agencies to implement the bill within 180 days of its enactment. Harada currently serves as the Senior Advisor, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, for the Office of Management and Budget.

E-procurement 98

E-procurement Procurement Procurement Contracts Supply Chain 98

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

The overarching goal of the rule is to reorganize and simplify the FAR’s many sustainability provisions, moving non-sustainability items in FAR Part 23 elsewhere and consolidating or updating other requirements. Procuring sustainable products and services is presumed practical under the new rule with limited exceptions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Thresholds 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

OMB Releases Guidance to Modernize FedRAMP Last week, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released updated guidance to modernize the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and overhaul policies established when the program launched in 2011. MAS 101 50 mins Dana Rosa, Jeff Calhoun 12:20p 1.2 SAM dot What??

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Bidding E-procurement Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

GSA and DoD Announce Plans to Purchase Record-Setting Amount of Carbon-Free Power GSA announced last Friday, February 9, that it is collaborating with the Department of Defense (DoD) on a search for suppliers to provide Federal facilities with 100 percent carbon-pollution free electricity by 2030. Register now by clicking here.

Price 52

Price E-procurement Ethics Purchasing 52

Select GCR

JANUARY 7, 2025

Understanding the ins and outs of MBE certification can help overcome these hurdles and set your women owned business and minority business enterprises on a path to sustainable growth. The NMSDC plays a crucial role in fostering supplier diversity by connecting minority businesses with large corporate partners.

Networking 52

Networking Education Government Contracts Sustainability 52