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On technology buys, it’s important that agency stakeholders work together throughout the process

American City & Country

Teamwork is essential when cities and counties plan to buy new systems and equipment, says Gary Mitchell , director of SLED (state, local and education) business development at Iron Mountain Government Solutions , a company that provides secure management of data and assets; it works to protect, connect and activate high-value customer data.

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Three ways World Bank procurement can drive collaboration for the SDGs

Open Contracting Partnership

Traditional procurement approaches prioritised lowest price, which led to unintended consequences like accepting bids of lower quality, a lesser performance record or that did not adequately allow buyers to consider equity, sustainability or socio-economic objectives like creating local jobs.

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Scot Careers Week: Procurement People of Tomorrow

Scottish Government Procurement

Initially, I was introduced to the essentials of working in government, completing ‘Data Protection’ and ‘Climate Literacy’ training and certification, educating me on the importance of maintaining data security within the organisation and helping me to understand the ways that procurement can support Scotland’s ambitious net zero targets.

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Scot Careers Week: Procurement People of Tomorrow

Scottish Government Procurement

Initially, I was introduced to the essentials of working in government, completing ‘Data Protection’ and ‘Climate Literacy’ training and certification, educating me on the importance of maintaining data security within the organisation and helping me to understand the ways that procurement can support Scotland’s ambitious net zero targets.

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Part II: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. A New Vision for Amrest

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However, they could probably leverage their great buyers in a better way by having proper data delivered to them upfront and allowing them to identify the most strategic new projects. ESG and the sustainable supply chain is also important within the procurement process. . How can Amrest start this journey?

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Uncertain Times Call for Strong Leaders: A Q&A with Dawn Tiura

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How has the role changed over the past few years? It’s changed dramatically. Procurement teams were just buyers who delivered what other departments told them to buy. Change management experts say it takes people about three years of practicing a new behavior before that behavior becomes the new normal.

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US: Navigating Global Supply Chain Uncertainty: Force Majeure and Other Doctrines that May Excuse Contractual Performance

Import and Trade Remedies

In brief Following President Trumps extensive new import tariffs, many companies are grappling with increased costs and supply chain uncertainty. If the clause expressly refers to new tariffs or import duties as force majeure events, the clause squarely applies to the White Houses recent trade measures.