ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Government, which has been sponsoring diversity programs since 1969 on government contracts. businesses proudly maintain robust supplier diversity programs. They have now moved from largely being a reporting exercise, to being a business strategy. Building Business Cases and Momentum.

Business Strategy 64

Business Strategy Supplier Supply Chain Ethics 64

The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

Achieving a sustainability certification signifies a business’s dedication to minimizing its ecological footprint, promoting ethical practices, and contributing to a better future. Green procurement programs encourage government agencies to purchase products and services from certified sustainable businesses.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Evaluation Retail Transparency 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

By the end, you’ll be well-equipped to approach sole source contracts with confidence, ensuring compliance and due diligence in your single-source endeavors without resorting to fluff or salesmanship. In such cases, the competitive bidding requirement is not applicable. Another example is MOL Group, a multinational oil and gas company.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

FedInsider

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

She has been working closely with customers on ethical and responsible AI, building it in and not bolting it on. Jaime Fitzgibbon, Program Manager of AI/ML Portfolio for the Defense Innovation unit shares how though AI proves to make DoD more efficient, military leaders remain cautious, but do appropriate a small budget toward AI.

Government 59

Government Government Innovation Data 59

The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. A consultant might cost $50,000 to provide the strategy and advice to address the risk.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Contract Management Management Contract 52

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. A consultant might cost $50,000 to provide the strategy and advice to address the risk.

Consulting 52

Consulting Competitive Bidding Inventory Public Procurement 52