Procureware

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The National Institute for Government Procurement (NIGP) released their 2017 Public Procurement Benchmark Survey. This report provides metrics that can assist procurement professionals in everyday decision making. Enhance the use of auctions for procurement purposes. Improve the tracking “soft-cash” savings.

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Public Procurement E-auction E-procurement Procurement 40

WashngtonExec

AUGUST 5, 2024

LeNaye Willis-Lloyd Senior Vice President of Contract Operations, QinetiQ US LeNaye Willis-Lloyd, an accomplished contracts and procurement executive with 20 years of experience, is known for developing contracts management into a business strategy driver.

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Contract Business Strategy Contract Management Procurement 52

ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

It’s a question that you can answer for yourself at Ivalua Now – The Art of Procurement , being held, appropriately enough, at The Louvre, Paris 10 th – 12 th April. In the process, these advances are enabling procurement leaders to look beyond their traditional remit. But that’s just one session in a field of plenty to choose from.

Procurement 40

Procurement IT Purchasing Supply Chain 40

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The role of procurement has transformed over the last decade, from cost-cutter to a vital ally that can inform and enable business strategy. COVID-19 has only served to cement the procurement department’s status as a key stakeholder. Procurement transformation has widened the digital skills gap.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Business Strategy 40

Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

“There is a lot of ambiguity in this procurement in a number of areas. Additionally, Turner posted the open letter on LinkedIn , garnering the attention of Karla Smith Jackson, NASA’s assistant administrator for procurement and deputy chief acquisition officer. Smith Jackson responded publicly to the letter.

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Evaluation Bidding E-procurement Consulting 117

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Government agencies are required to allocate a certain percentage of their contracts to small businesses, and 8(a) certified firms are given priority consideration in the procurement process. This can be a game-changer for businesses seeking lucrative opportunities in the federal marketplace.

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Strategic Planning Participation Government Contracts Sustainability 105

ivalua

AUGUST 1, 2022

Leading, high-performing procurement organizations share one common trait–they consistently prioritize a holistic and integrated approach to Supplier Management. Aligning suppliers to overall Procurement and broader business strategy is critical to create sustained long-term value. .

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Sustainability 52

ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

It’s true that the mental models and naming conventions we have been using to define procurement processes and categorize solutions are limited in definition, business process coverage, and scope. Let’s get busy working on Supplier Value Management. Perhaps it is time for a more comprehensive description.

Supplier 59

Supplier Leadership Strategic Sourcing Management 59

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

Convinced that their sizes and brands will attract suppliers anyway, they entrench themselves behind the gates of rigid procurement processes. They miss the huge opportunity of co-innovating with these businesses, especially startups, by failing to take a differentiated approach. In fact, they ask suppliers to assess Procurement too.

Supplier 59

Supplier Management Buyers Innovation 59

ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Jon provides advisory services on cloud technology and digital business strategy for private equity and buyout transactions. Specialties: Jon specializes in Cloud Technologies, Supply Chain Strategy, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, and electronic payments. Jon has extensive software and technology experience.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Business Strategy Electronics 8

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Redwood, CA – 14 th September 2021 – Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider , announced today the results of a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Research on behalf of Ivalua which shows that companies have been prioritizing CSR initiatives as part of their core business strategies – and it has paid off.

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Consulting Supply Chain Automotive Supplier 52

Federal News Network

AUGUST 28, 2024

Interview transcript: James Hasik I tapped into a think here to for little used database within the federal government that is nonetheless vast and I think, has enormous potential for telling federal procurement officials a great deal more about about about how their contract is performing, if they actually just looked at the data statistically.

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Contract Professional Services Data Management 113

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 3, 2024

Why FAR Part 10 Matters for Your Business FAR Part 10 is designed to ensure that federal agencies make informed decisions when procuring goods and services. This approach can lead to cost savings and increased efficiency in the procurement process.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Government Contracts Participation Utilities 52

ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

It’s true that the mental models and naming conventions we have been using to define procurement processes and categorize solutions are limited in definition, business process coverage, and scope. Let’s get busy working on Supplier Value Management. Perhaps it is time for a more comprehensive description.

Supplier 40

Supplier Leadership Strategic Sourcing Management 40

Bonfire

MAY 17, 2022

Whether the motivation is new legislation or funding requirements, increasing competition in your RFP responses, or supporting your community — there’s no wrong reason for public sector procurement teams to foster more diversity in their vendor pool. Robert says to meet the businesses where they’re at and focus on what you can control.

Supplier 52

Supplier Education Public Private Partnership Procurement Team 52

FedInsider

JUNE 19, 2024

As secretary and state chief information officer, he leads the agency responsible for strategic IT planning and the procurement and delivery of IT services and solutions as well as cybersecurity and efforts to expand broadband access and affordability across North Carolina. Close Secretary & State CIO, North Carolina Dept.

Education 64

Education Government Government Insurance 64

The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

Gain Access to Government Incentives Government entities at various levels recognize the importance of sustainability and offer incentives to businesses that have verified their sustainable practices through adoption of standards. These incentives often take the form of inclusion in green procurement programs, tax incentives and grants.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Evaluation Retail Transparency 52

GovSpend

MARCH 30, 2022

And with consensus, execution of business strategy becomes easier, and eagerness to address the customer higher. Through necessity, this kind of information needs to be procured from firms having successful models for delivering high quality dynamic information, with a proven track record over a reasonable amount of time.

Leadership 52

Leadership Quality Contract Bidding 52

Federal News Network

JANUARY 16, 2024

Companies shifting business strategies Even though DoD makes up a minority of the overall domestic moving market, there are some companies who’ve deliberately focused their businesses on developing expertise in military moves. There’s just not enough money to cover that.”

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Contract Transportation Transportation Price 119

FedInsider

APRIL 22, 2024

to develop and execute a comprehensive future business strategy for the company. In this role, he spearheaded strategic initiatives that significantly shaped the company’s trajectory. Dr. Crosby’s vision and capabilities were solicited by M.E.R.I.T. playing a pivotal role in steering M.E.R.I.T.

Logistics 52

Logistics Data Management Consulting 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Navigating sole source procurement? When a single supplier is the only option for your procurement needs, understanding the nuances becomes essential. Defining Sole Source Procurement In the realm of procurement, variety is the spice of life. But what happens when only one supplier can fulfill a specific requirement?

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Our top policy priorities center around creating more opportunities for women owned businesses to participate in federal contracting. Access to procurement is one that has been on our radar screen for some time. So every year we identify a set of policy priorities. And so it’s not just a statistic.

Contract 115

Contract Education Participation Buyers 115

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 29, 2024

The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. As the Section 809 Panel found, “DoD is not fully capitalizing on small businesses’ innovativeness. 1] ” These findings led the Panel to recommend that DoD refocus its “small business policies and programs to prioritize mission[…].”

Purchasing 49

Purchasing Business Strategy Integrity Integration 49

ivalua

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

What will Procurement Best Practices be in 2021? The problem was compounded by the pandemic, and beginning in March last year, CPOs and procurement leaders were really put to the test. . Ardent Partners Procurement Metrics That Matter, Feb 2021. But, challenges present opportunities, and procurement was resilient, he said.

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Procurement Supply Chain Business Strategy Negotiation 98

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Overview The expectations on public sector procurement professionals to be up-to-speed on all of the possible issues related to risk, can be unrealistic. As an internal resource for the organization, procurement is to provide the expertise to multiple end users, on a wide variety of challenges. Thats the job.

Consulting 52

Consulting Competitive Bidding Inventory Public Procurement 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

Overview The expectations on public sector procurement professionals to be up-to-speed on all of the possible issues related to risk, can be unrealistic. As an internal resource for the organization, procurement is to provide the expertise to multiple end users, on a wide variety of challenges. Thats the job.

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