How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 4, 2023

The one finding that should definitely not go unnoticed is that, according to DRCF, ‘ Buyers can lack the technical expertise to effectively scrutinise the [algorithmic systems] they are procuring, whilst vendors may limit the information they share with buyers ’ (at 9). This is extremely worrying.

Procurement 52

Procurement Buyers IT Public Procurement 52

Federal News Network

MARCH 25, 2024

A host of recent studies have identified the shrinking industrial base serving the federal government and the corresponding impact on competition, innovation, and costs. GSA’s proposed legislation would address these government buyer needs and will fundamentally improve procurement operations for agencies and the American people.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Buyers 59

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 22, 2024

A host of recent studies have identified the shrinking industrial base serving the federal government and the corresponding impact on competition, innovation, and costs. GSA’s proposed legislation would address these government buyer needs and will fundamentally improve procurement operations for agencies and the American people.

Procurement 49

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Buyers 49

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 30, 2023

And rather than asking for technical proposals, even flick sheets or white papers or if you’re familiar with quad charts, we’re actually aligning with, I think, what industry is used to on the commercial side, which is just a product pitch. That’s like the first minute of a shark tank pitch.

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Quality Buyers Contract IT 115

ivalua

JANUARY 20, 2016

The world of manufacturing is quickly evolving, driven by production modernization, materials innovation, big data, and a new type of workforce. You must be able to capture buyer needs more effectively and create products that meet those needs in the shortest amount of time possible. Mastery of analytics.

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Manufacturing Supplier Collaboration Risk Management 40

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Increased outsourcing has made businesses increasingly dependent on suppliers to drive innovation. A recent study by Forrester found that the single greatest factor in increasing a supplier’s willingness to collaborate with and share innovations with a customer was timeliness of and visibility into payments.

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Supplier Accountability Supply Chain End to End 40

University of Bristol

MAY 26, 2023

by Albert Sanchez-Graells , Professor of Economic Law and Co-Director of the Centre for Global Law and Innovation (University of Bristol Law School). On 29 March 2023, the UK Government published its much awaited policy paper ‘ AI regulation: a pro-innovation approach ’ (the ‘AI White Paper’).

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Buyers Government Government Procurement 52