Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Effective procurement practices allow the establishment of a closed-loop circular supply chain that helps deliver more efficiency, from end-to-end and supports the formalisation of different services, including e-waste management, recycling, resource sharing, and supplier regulatory development.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Customers can now ensure greater supply chain resilience through improved supplier discovery and collaboration, increase efficiency across each step of the source-to-pay process and better understand and optimize cost drivers for goods and services purchased. About Ivalua. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Media Contact. Michael Gallo.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Innovation Supplier Collaboration 40

The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

They followed the Supply Chain Canada’s Code of Ethics for Professionals the letter for their entire career and had never encountered this situation before. For example, a Buyer was tasked with ordering scientific equipment and lab supplies for a university in Africa. On a global perspective, ethics may be different.

Ethics 98

Ethics Import Procurement Public Procurement 98

ivalua

MAY 19, 2022

Our unrivaled licensing and banking networks are setting new standards of security, transparency, and speed for B2B cross-border payments,” said Sinead Fitzmaurice, CEO of TransferMate Global Payments – a subsidiary of the Clune Tech Group. “We All this is transparent across the payment journey, to the buyer and supplier.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Buyers Finance 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The study also highlights that most organisations are not communicating across the supply chain to drive green initiatives. For most organisations, emissions from their supply chain are several times greater than their own direct emissions. Notes to the editor.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Buyers Sustainability 52

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

Businesses must start looking to the supply chain to ensure this renewed focus on transparency and accountability. Importantly, the study demonstrates why more needs to be done across the supply chain to assess and measure green credentials regularly. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These agreements take on even greater importance under the Procurement Act 2023, with greater emphasis on transparency, competition and sustainability. Common concerns include transparency, fairness, especially when small suppliers feel dominated by big competitors in multi supplier frameworks. What Are Framework Agreements?

Framework Agreement 52

Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

This is crucial as businesses continue to be faced with supply chain and business challenges. A competitive and nimble supply base can assist organizations as they rapidly respond to challenges in cost and supply.

Supplier 98

Supplier E-procurement Ethics Supply Chain 98

ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2021

The payment process required for international trade is complex, expensive and high risk for both suppliers and buyers. The partnership with TransferMate removes this friction, creating a transparent, rapid and low-cost solution to paying suppliers anywhere in the world. With global trade volumes expected to grow by 4.7%

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Finance Transparency 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The study also highlights that most organisations are not communicating across the supply chain to drive green initiatives. For most organisations, emissions from their supply chain are several times greater than their own direct emissions. Notes to the editor.

Supplier 40

Supplier Supply Chain Buyers Sustainability 40

Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 30, 2024

Public procurement regulations is absolutely front and centre to this, both in terms of buying more sustainable products and services, but also incentivising its supply chain to adopt environmentally friendly practices. And at the moment, some of those supply markets don’t exist”. We need radical action and we need that now”.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Sustainability Public Procurement 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As buyers we often expect a lot from our suppliers, but do we take the time to think about what they need from us in order to perform to the standard we often demand of them? Like our businesses, they have a supply chain to manage and as such need to be able to pay their suppliers. Being transparent with your suppliers is key.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Ethics Sustainability 52

ivalua

JUNE 6, 2019

If this foundation does not exist or if it is shaky, then buyers don’t know how much the company is spending with a given supplier, let alone how they can improve the efficiency or impact of a given spend category. Direct spend suppliers are large, global, and absolutely critical to the company’s operations and their competitive advantage.

Supplier 40

Supplier Automotive Supply Chain Data 40

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Additionally, this lack of diversity in supply chains can lead to overreliance on a few select suppliers. Increasing Transparency and Reducing Administrative Burdens One critical recommendation is to increase transparency in procurement opportunities.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52

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. Gain control of your supplier data.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Collaboration Supply Chain 52

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

It all starts with building up a transparent relationship. What are they transparent about? Buyers receive about a thousand forms per year and commit themselves to responding in a reasonable period of time. Second, every two years they organize a supplier-buyer speed dating event, focused on indirect spend.

Supplier 59

Supplier Management Buyers Innovation 59

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Sustainability Focus: Many social value frameworks incorporate environmental sustainability, such as reducing carbon footprints or promoting green practices through supply chains. Transparent criteria for evaluating social value proposals allow for fair competition among suppliers while keeping them liable for their commitments.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2021

The payment process required for international trade is complex, expensive and high risk for both suppliers and buyers. The partnership with Transfermate removes this friction, creating a transparent, rapid and low-cost solution to paying suppliers anywhere in the world. With global trade volumes expected to grow by 4.7%

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Supplier Finance Transparency 40

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I continue exploring the use of public procurement as a tool of digital regulation (or ‘AI regulation by contract’ as shorthand)—ie as a mechanism to promote transparency, explainability, cyber security, ethical and legal compliance leading to trustworthiness, etc in the adoption of digital technologies by the public sector.

Procurement 52

Procurement Tender Buyers Contract 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

University of Bristol

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Machine learning can also be used to improve the logistics of public sector supply chains , as well as unlock new models of public ownership of eg cars. It is difficult enough to have access to information on ‘live’ tender procedures. Available on SSRN: [link].

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Public Procurement IT 52

Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The UK also relied on the EU for supplying labour. Most recently, the summer of 2021 saw a supply chain backlog resulting from labour shortages. From more transparent supply chains to open and accessible contacts, the future need not look so bleak for businesses. Is There a Clear Plan For the Future?

Tender 52

Tender Demand Export Contract 52

University of Bristol

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Public buyers seeking to procure goods, services or works from the market need to process large amounts of information to choose a responsible provider offering the best possible terms on quality, cost, experience, etc. Emerging approaches in the EU and the UK are suboptimal and stronger governance mechanisms should be created.

Procurement 52

Procurement Government Government Buyers 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

This is an indication of the level of transparency and accountability required by public procurement professionals. While that may be the alarmist’s view it supports the idea of preparing a strong procurement document to align with the public procurement principles of open, fair and transparent. Fleet and Logistics Category Manager.

Procurement 40

Procurement Procurement Contracts Bidder Contract 40

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 10, 2023

Procurement is thus seen as a mechanism of ‘regulation by contract’ whereby the public buyer can impose requirements seeking to achieve broad goals of digital regulation, such as transparency, trustworthiness, or explainability, or to operationalise more general ‘AI ethics’ frameworks.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Ethics Transparency 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Current, closed, and awarded bids can now be found online, increasing transparency throughout the process. Pa Goldbeck, Strategic Performance Manager, and Mary Niichel-Hegwood, Procurement Administrator, participated in an outreach event called “Meet the Buyers”, one of many vendor engagement outreach events the City is doing.

Procurement 52

Procurement Sustainability IT E-procurement 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Recent trends have increased the strategic importance of an effective, transparent Invoice-to-Pay process, managed by AP. Now selected suppliers can upload a PDF invoice in the free portal, check all the content is correct, append that missing PO or tag the buyer, before matching the invoice to the receipt or order.

Supplier 52

Supplier Accountability Networking Supply Chain 52

ivalua

AUGUST 5, 2020

If at any stage buyer interaction is required, this is provided via a low touch email or mobile friendly interface. The supplier portal is your portal ensuring that you can see the benefits of transaction transparency, automated enrollment and self-service through reduced queries and faster dispute resolution.

Supplier 52

Supplier E-procurement Accountability Networking 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Recent trends have increased the strategic importance of an effective, transparent Invoice-to-Pay process, managed by AP. If at any stage buyer interaction is required, this is provided via a low touch email or mobile friendly interface. Increased outsourcing has made businesses increasingly dependent on suppliers to drive innovation.

Supplier 40

Supplier Accountability Supply Chain End to End 40

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Farmer’s app connects farmers with reliable buyers in Botswana. The proposed idea is to digitally integrate smallholder farmers into Choppies’ supply chain, to overhaul procurement operations to allow fresh produce to swiftly reach store shelves. Screenshots of the Farmer’s app hosted on AWS.

Public Private Partnership 69

Public Private Partnership Inventory E-procurement Supply Chain 69

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The sole source justification process is rigorous and requires approval from the organization’s procurement services, with steps including the completion and review of a justification form, internal review and approvals, and adherence to transparency and compliance regulations to manage risks effectively.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Getting listed on Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) and framework agreements means buyers can award contracts directly to pre-approved suppliers. What are buyers looking for beyond just price? Understanding what buyers want and delivering it flawlessly. Show buyers why youre the best choice, not just the cheapest.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

These barriers should be dealt with if the aim is to guarantee that public funds are expended in a transparent, lawful, and efficient manner. By addressing these challenges, procurement teams can enhance transparency, ensure compliance, and deliver value for money. Hence, all procurement activities are ensured to be clean and fair.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 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

Select GCR

APRIL 8, 2025

GSA Schedules provide local government buyers access to a wide range of commercial supplies and services at discounted prices, facilitating procurement processes for local government entities. USASpending.gov is a searchable database that provides transparency into federal awards, including business names and funding amounts.

Contract 52

Contract Government Contracts Participation Utilities 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Her commitment to balanced and thoughtful acquisition policy has set a standard for integrity and innovation in Federal procurement, and her transparent approach has fostered trust and collaboration among industry partners and stakeholders. Federal agencies that provides transparency into how Federal agencies are using AI.

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Inventory Procurement Data Thresholds 52