Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. As a result, addressing passive waste through capacity-building measures can generate large savings for governments.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

This vision aligns with the aspirations of many governments: leveraging technology to enhance public services , reduce costs, and promote sustainability. Foster sustainability by prioritizing green and energy-efficient technologies. However, one critical element often overlooked in these discussions is public procurement.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During her visit to Armenia on July 10, 2024, Samantha Power, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator, announced $5 million in funding for a new public-private collaboration between USAID, the Government of Armenia, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Collaboration 119

Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Finance 119

ivalua

JUNE 12, 2020

The need for Procurement to improve collaboration with suppliers, and other stakeholders, has gained broad acceptance in recent years. Looking beyond Covid-19, virtually any of Procurement’s growing list of objectives can be better achieved through better collaboration. Improving CSR/sustainability? Accelerating innovation?

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Supplier Supply Chain Procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The government took three key steps: i) careful planning for the green transition; ii) implementing green public procurement (GPP) in practice with a focus on building the capacity of public buyers; and iii) learning powered by data-driven monitoring with a public dashboard. We now have to help our business adapt and innovate.

Procurement 89

Procurement Buyers E-procurement Public Procurement 89

Bonfire

JUNE 21, 2022

The aim of this event was to help Caribbean government agencies see sustainable success in eProcurement transformation. Deciding on which solution to go with, it comes down to what tools and functionality you need and the capacity of your team. Sustainable and scalable. Defining eProcurement and where to start.

Eprocurement 52

Eprocurement Sustainability Procurement Consulting 52

AWS Public Sector

MAY 24, 2024

MAG has created a technology and data strategy in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to integrate the elements of its complex ecosystems and deliver efficiencies. This level of planning will apply to more than just check-in desks and baggage capacity. It takes complex business rules into account.

Sustainability 75

Sustainability Efficiency Integration Integrity 75

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

We want to enable one billion people to live in more equitable, prosperous and sustainable communities by 2030 by improving US$2 trillion in public procurement spending. We want to unlock its power to improve economic inclusion and sustainability, rebuild integrity and trust, and deliver the quality public services that we all deserve.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Sustainability 89

ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

How an agile Supply Chain drives a sustainable competitive advantage. As companies reassess their supply chains in light of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as growing pressure to improve sustainability, some lessons can be learned by taking a look back. A great example of how sustainability can be improved in parallel to cost reduction.

Supply Chain 15

Supply Chain Procurement Retail Sustainability 15

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

APDS New York, NY APDS empowers individuals impacted by the justice system in their pursuit of sustainable employment at no cost to them or their friends and family. Created by first responders, for first responders, the platform provides a cost-effective, modern solution for efficient dispatch, mobile CAD, records management, and more.

Innovation 135

Innovation Participation Efficiency Collaboration 135

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

What’s exciting about these organizations is their purposeful adoption of technology and effective use of data, with the vision of maximizing their uniquely human capacities. This will improve audience engagement with the Institute and with each other to collaborate and solve real problems facing their communities and the world.

Warehouse 132

Warehouse Supply Chain Data Capacity 132

FedScoop

APRIL 15, 2024

Through the Science and Technology Research Infrastructure for Discovery, Experimentation, and Sustainability (STRIDES) initiative, NIH researchers have access to leading cloud services and environments. Effective collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork are also essential.

Participation 122

Participation Innovation Data Efficiency 122

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

These resources are instrumental in helping businesses navigate the complexities of government contracting and position themselves for sustained growth. This can lead to enhanced collaboration opportunities and increased visibility within the federal marketplace.

Strategic Planning 105

Strategic Planning Participation Government Contracts Sustainability 105

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

– Enhanced collaboration as the software allows Procurement, stakeholders and suppliers to exchange information quickly, but also to work jointly on certain item. For instance, purchase orders could be directly amended by a supplier to reflect his stock or delivery capacity. Freed resource capacity for strategic procurement.

Eprocurement 94

Eprocurement E-procurement Supplier Purchasing 94

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Agenda Learning Objectives Complimentary Registration Live Captioning CART Agenda Join us as thought leaders from government and industry look in depth at current AI initiatives, their implications, and the future of AI and government-industry collaboration. Department of Veterans Affairs. Close Director, National AI Institute, U.S.

Accountability 142

Accountability Consulting Leadership Collaboration 142

ivalua

JULY 22, 2015

Leading manufacturers have proven that best-in-class strategic sourcing can create measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. Strategic Sourcing Requires Collaborative Working Arrangements with Key Suppliers. Productivity improvements.

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Strategic Sourcing Supplier Supply Chain Manufacturing 58

Open Contracting Partnership

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

When we asked which issue areas are most important to you, we saw a deep alignment with our own increased investment in anticorruption, sustainability, and electronic procurement. Sustainability is a newer, mid-strategy entry but has seen rapid and steady growth, coming in at #2 for the past two years.

E-procurement 76

E-procurement Public Procurement Capacity Procurement 76

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 1, 2024

Image Credit: Nadia Cruz / Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities Top findings Here are some of their discoveries. The procedures covered 500 kilometers of pop-up bike lanes in Metro Manila (10 contracts), Metro Cebu (1), and Metro Davao (1). Competition: A total of 14 unique contractors bid on the projects.

Budget 136

Budget Transportation Transportation Bidder 136

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Agencies also need capacity and modern practices, like product management and alternative procurement methods, to adopt new models and deliver technology effectively. This collaborative approach ensures funded projects contribute to broader governmentwide IT modernization goals. LB: Sustained funding.

Demand 87

Demand Sustainability Import Capacity 87

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The framework aims to leverage digital technologies to enhance public service delivery, promote inclusivity, and achieve sustainable development goals. This framework emphasizes an ecosystem approach, focusing on good governance, inclusivity, and security.

Government 88

Government Government E-procurement Telecommunication 88

ivalua

AUGUST 1, 2022

Aligning suppliers to overall Procurement and broader business strategy is critical to create sustained long-term value. . In doing so, they have improved supplier collaboration and created a greater capacity for resilience, innovation, and continuous improvement. . Sustainability initiatives to reduce scope 3 carbon emissions

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Sustainability 52

ivalua

MARCH 11, 2020

Effective management of safety, deep collaboration with field suppliers and engineers, and reducing supplier risk is crucial to optimizing performance. Procurement professionals in Oil, Gas and Energy companies require governance to ensure contract compliance, adherence to processes and develop sustainable supplier relationships.

Supplier 52

Supplier Demand Procurement Team Price 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

Public procurement, one-third of spending or more of every country, is critical to economic development and sustainability. Sustainability needs to be seen as a wider issue, not just green purchasing and the environment, but also supporting women businesses and local economic development.

Public Procurement 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

Procurement teams will be empowering a strategy advisor to provide a framework for how to leverage technology, retain talent, and drive sustainable value. Ultimately, it is the combination of these two that drives sustained success. ENABLE CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY . If not now, when?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Procurement Team Supplier Procurement 52

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

These incentives standardize processes and motivate behaviors that achieve the objectives of these initiatives in a way that can be sustained over time. Governments encourage public sector organizations, businesses, and citizens to embrace digital technologies and practices through a range of incentives.

Government 78

Government Government Transparency Public Private Partnership 78

ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

These include faster co-innovation with suppliers, working with sustainable and ethical suppliers and empowering employees — all of which will lead to increased business agility. . Forrester’s study of 500 Procurement Professionals looked into the opportunities for SVM software to help return business to sustained growth.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

Fostering collaboration between government and the private sector will be crucial to maximizing the benefits of AI and ensuring inclusive growth across LAC. To help government further leverage AI for macro-fiscal policymaking, the IDB launched in 2022 FISLAC(Fiscal Sustainability for Latin American and Caribbean Countries).

Transparency 64

Transparency Data Telecommunication Capacity 64

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 11, 2024

Overall, Uzbekistan’s arbitration landscape has evolved considerably, with a more robust legal framework, growing institutional capacity, and increasing international engagement. The two institutions can also collaborate on matters such as the enforcement of arbitral awards and the provision of interim measures.

Capacity 52

Capacity Efficiency Collaboration Innovation 52

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 22, 2024

The outdated perception of cloud being expensive stems from a narrow focus on migration costs , ignoring long-term value such as increased productivity, resilience, agility, and sustainability. Unlike over-provisioning on premises, cloud dynamically adjusts resources, minimizing excess costs. It can be up to 3.8

IT 78

IT TCO Sustainability Innovation 78

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In this blog we summarize the main advancements on this agenda, which is being driven by the Regional Climate Change Platform of the Ministries of Finance, Economy and Finance of Latin America , a collaborative network composed of the 26 IDB borrowing member countries. For example, in the case of Ecuador, there are savings of US$ 1.1

Finance 52

Finance Sustainability Price Budget 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Only effective collaboration will reveal the possibilities. It frees capacity to engage the business on more strategic initiatives. And it can connect internal stakeholders and suppliers to scale collaboration (think of the many stakeholders needed to launch a new product or drive ongoing improvements in sustainability).

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Leadership 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this capacity, I am dedicated to making a significant contribution to international arbitration, drawing upon my extensive experience to bolster AFSA’s position in the industry. AFSA sustains its operations through administrative fees without relying on any external funding.

Efficiency 98

Efficiency Quality Demand Collaboration 98

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 14, 2023

DREAM development: the power of civic collaboration The idea of DREAM was conceived within the first months of the war, when civil society organizations started thinking about the country’s reconstruction and how to put Ukraine’s open government and open data ecosystem to work. The system will be scaled during 2024.

Accountability 52

Accountability E-procurement Transparency Capacity 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The team developed a three-pronged strategy: talk to MSMEs and build their capacity to bid on contracts; simplify the bidding process for smaller businesses; and use innovative technology to better measure and manage opportunities for small business vendors. So that is where I believe that the work with OCP and the collaboration helped a lot.

Procurement 62

Procurement Tender Public Procurement Bidder 62

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 23, 2024

This post further highlights institutional developments, unravelling the threads of growth and collaboration across the continent (Section 4), noteworthy events that occurred physically and virtually on the continent (Section 5), and cases demonstrating a pro-arbitration stance by African courts (Section 6).

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Corruption Import Sustainability 52

FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

And the advent of 5G Advanced supports new use cases and verticals, such as extended-reality (XR) devices, sustainable network design, quantum communication, and new models for edge/fog computing. Upon leaving the Navy, Mark began his civilian career with Marconi Communications working as a pre-sales/post-sales Systems Engineer.

Telecommunication 98

Telecommunication Engineering Networking E-auction 98

ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In this way, they can be ready to face a crisis like Covid-19 or various other potential challenges — extreme weather caused by climate change, consumer demand for sustainable and ethically produced goods, trade wars or political tensions, to name a few. . Start by Putting the Right Technology in Place.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing 52