Art of Procurement

APRIL 4, 2024

China’s role in the global supply chain is changing right before our eyes, leaving foreign buyers to feel the discomfort. The post Even with +1, China is still #1 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Buyers Procurement Risk Management 52

Federal News Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

For what buyers and sellers can expect in the year ahead, we hear from Sonny Hashmi. New products and capabilities are coming to market like AI and machine learning, and we also have new risks that are emerging. So supply chain risk management and elimination becomes a very important discipline.

Supply Chain 100

Supply Chain Balance Supplier Data 100

Federal News Network

MARCH 25, 2024

Recognizing that a significant amount of plastic waste comes from “one and done” packaging, the General Services Administration (GSA), among the largest government buyers purchasing a diverse set of products, sought information in connection with an anticipated rule on single-use packaging in products on the MAS. Sustainability.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Buyers 59

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The results of the KPI would flag up reduced performance and allow the buyer to address this issue. Early indication in this situation would be key to risk management. Wrap Up Do you want to know more about KPIs and supply chains? The issue could be a minor blip in production but it could be more serious.

Import 59

Import Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 59

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 22, 2024

Recognizing that a significant amount of plastic waste comes from “one and done” packaging, the General Services Administration (GSA), among the largest government buyers purchasing a diverse set of products, sought information in connection with an anticipated rule on single-use packaging in products on the MAS. Sustainability.

Procurement 49

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Buyers 49

ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. The amount of data associated with these initiatives can be exponential, a burden too heavy to manage manually. ESG Objectives for Buyers.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Buyers Supplier E-procurement 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

If something goes wrong with this supplier and you can’t find an alternative supplier quickly, you have a weak spot in your supply chain. Throwing drawings over the fence when it is time to quote means your design is locked down and gives buyers little negotiation power for sourcing alternatives. .

Supplier 40

Supplier Management Supply Chain Buyers 40

ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

When it comes to the nature of buyer-supplier relationships, we’re entering a brave, new world. At the same time, organizations have never been more exposed to risk from their supply chains, from supply continuity, quality, or ESG violations. S2P technology should be leveraged to address this problem.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Collaboration Supply Chain 52

ivalua

JANUARY 30, 2023

For most procurement (and supply chain) professionals, the topic of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions should be coming at you from every direction. You need emission data that will allow category managers and buyers to report emissions tied to their organization’s purchasing activity at a category or product level.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Category Management Purchasing 52

ivalua

JANUARY 30, 2023

For most procurement (and supply chain) professionals, the topic of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions should be coming at you from every direction. You need emission data that will allow category managers and buyers to report emissions tied to their organization’s purchasing activity at a category or product level.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Category Management Purchasing 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

While the buyer had not secured financing when the term sheet was signed, the term sheet was not conditioned on obtaining financing nor does it appear that financing was in doubt.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement Price 52

Federal News Network

JANUARY 1, 2024

In fact, I think [Office of Management and Budget Deputy Director for Management] Jason Miller put it best when he said that the record breaking number of applications to start new small businesses creates an imperative on the federal marketplace to be able to leverage that growth and supply chains.

Category Management 81

Category Management Innovation Budget Management 81

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The review process includes a thorough evaluation by a buyer to confirm that the submission contains complete information, detailed justification, and appropriate documentation supporting fair pricing. Therefore, procurement teams must implement strategies to manage these risks effectively.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Success in this space requires more than just submitting bids; it demands strategy, consistency, risk management, and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving rules. Getting listed on Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) and framework agreements means buyers can award contracts directly to pre-approved suppliers. The secret?

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Specifically, the PAP states that “[t]he term “fair and reasonable” is generally considered to mean a price that is fair to both parties in a transaction , not higher than what the competitive market would bear or a price that a prudent and competent buyer would pay for a product or service under competitive market conditions.” See Section 2.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52