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GSA’s FAS streamlining federal procurement by updating GSA Advantage, improving UX, reducing PALT

Federal News Network

Federal Insights - GSA's FAS streamlining - 9/19/24 [link] Download audio In the battle to modernize and streamline federal procurement, the General Services Administration is on the front lines and in the trenches. “We’ve seen the use of oral video presentations have dramatically streamlined the source selection process.

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Everyone, including top leaders, need to be on-board when agencies install new technology

American City & Country

Witt says government agencies need to examine and evaluate the entire buying process from purchase to implementation. He says buying teams should consider aspects such as foundational infrastructure that are required for implementation, training needs, and maintenance expectations. Contact him at michael.keating@informa.com.

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O-I Glass selects Ivalua to streamline its Global Direct and Indirect Source-to-Pay Processes

ivalua

O-I Glass has chosen Ivalua after assessing technology and process gaps related to strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, category management, vendor quality, sustainability, and compliance. Ivalua looks forward to being an integral part of O-I Glass’s procurement transformation journey”. About Ivalua.

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Landscape maintenance supplies and equipment are often near the top of local government shopping lists

American City & Country

He points out that these requirements can add time to the buying process. He advises: “Start the purchasing process with bidding services from distributors like SiteOne to help expedite the process.”

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Evaluate the Options: Vendor Networks

Procureware

As a procurement manager, you know how important suppliers are to your organization. Their performance is crucial to achieving your financial, performance and quality objectives, and a poor supplier creates risks for everything from budget overruns to missed schedules and liability lawsuits.