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GSA’s commercial platforms program to grow by five providers

Federal News Network

They also put competitive pressure on the Schedules program to improve its administrative efficiency, which is a positive result that will help buyers and sellers in the market.” GSA also says total orders also increased to 305,000 from 105,000 in 2022, and 52% of all users were repeat buyers and agencies spent on average between $250-$350.

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2023 – A year in review with the Public Procurement Group

Scottish Government Procurement

It confirms, I think, what we already knew, that Scotland has a long and effective history of supplier engagement and development and that our buyers are motivated by a real desire to support local economies and support the people of Scotland. And then, innovation has always been at the heart of what we do. So a lot of hard work there.

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Hurricane Disaster Contracting – Steps to take now

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Especially in emergencies, agency buyers may rely on the internet for market research. Make sure your company is well represented on the internet, with an up to date website that clearly describes the goods and services you offer and (if possible) includes a link to your catalogue.

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Are you ready to be the manufacturer of the future?

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Such change is pushing manufacturers (and their solution providers) to reinvent nearly every aspect of their businesses from demand sensing to the plant floor, logistics, sourcing, supplier management, and financial management. The challenge seems enormous and clearly needs to happen sooner rather than later. Mastery of analytics.

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Saving the planet through procurement: Governments are identifying ways to use purchasing to achieve and support sustainability goals

American City & Country

It would be difficult for a typical buyer to know about the energy efficiency of every type of lightbulb including halogen, linear fluorescent and LED bulbs. She formally served as purchasing agent for the city of San Diego, the ninth largest city in the nation, and emergency logistics chief during the 2007 Witch Creek Fires.

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What’s the Difference Between Direct vs Indirect Procurement?

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Capturing Value occurs when a contract has been established that governs the responsibilities and obligations of both supplier and buyer, and well as when the organization has the right Procure-to-Pay processes in place to ensure compliance to those agreements, goods, services and prices. .

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Mastering SAM Government Contracting

Select GCR

Not only does it serve as a gateway to numerous business opportunities, but it also acts as a marketing tool for showcasing your capabilities to potential government buyers. A well-maintained SAM profile acts like a resume for your business, showcasing your capabilities to potential government buyers.