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

American City & Country

One of the most important factors for local governments to consider before purchasing any new technology is how quickly and effectively it can be integrated into an organization’s existing tech stack without disrupting day-to-day operations. Edwards Deming , a leading proponent of statistical quality control in organizations.

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

Federal News Network

GSA received feedback on what it was like to award products and services, what it was like to get those products and services listed on multiple awards schedules or GSA Advantage, and what it was like to actually use that site and purchase those things. That’s why they have multiple ongoing efforts to streamline it.

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

American City & Country

McGinty notes that some municipal governments are bound by laws or regulations requiring agencies and departments to publicly seek bids before purchasing supplies or services. He points out that these requirements can add time to the buying process. Michael Keating is senior editor for American City & County.

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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. Lastly, Ivalua will ensure seamless integration with O-I’s existing ERP platform, as well as several third-party solutions.

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Evaluate the Options: Vendor Networks

Procureware

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. Some are financed through subscription fees paid by vendors, a model that some procurement experts feel leads to lower supplier quality.