The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

It is the writer’s opinion that supplier development is the most important strategic component of contract management and key to category management. A robust supplier development function sets the stage for successful procurement as the technical evaluation criteria can be tailored to the market.

Efficiency 52

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GovSpend

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

There are many advantages to this program including winning set-aside contracts and getting a 10% price evaluation preferential in full and open competition contracts. Of course there are requirements to being part of this program, including having your business located in a HubZone.

Contract 52

Contract Category Management Professional Services Education 52

GovSpend

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

There are many advantages to this program including winning set-aside contracts and getting a 10% price evaluation preferential in full and open competition contracts. Of course there are requirements to being part of this program, including having your business located in a HubZone.

Contract 52

Contract Category Management Professional Services Education 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Rated Criteria The technical evaluation criteria needs to align clearly with the scope / performance requirements of the good / service being procured. The clearer the technical evaluation criteria the better the procurement outcome. There needs to be a difference between an evaluation ‘need’ and a ‘want’.

Procurement 40

Procurement Procurement Contracts Bidder Contract 40

GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Maximizing the essential components of an agency account plan involves: Developing a Comprehensive Understanding of the Agency Steps included in understanding an agency include: Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the agency’s overall spending further analyze the spend by NAICS, PSC, or Category Management Codes.

Accountability 59

Accountability Contract Utilities Media 59

GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Maximizing the essential components of an agency account plan involves: Developing a Comprehensive Understanding of the Agency Steps included in understanding an agency include: Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the agency’s overall spending further analyze the spend by NAICS, PSC, or Category Management Codes.

Accountability 52

Accountability Contract Utilities Media 52

ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

This means category managers must work with suppliers much differently and evaluate them based on a wider array of factors. This is expected to shift dramatically from emphasizing compliance to adopting a more holistic strategy that looks at total risk exposure.

Supply Chain 45

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Navistar’s procurement team sets clear expectations for suppliers — and it’s important to constantly re-evaluate supplier agreements and make necessary adjustments. Navistar is elevating the position to candidates by making them aware of the various aspects of Procurement beyond sourcing and category management.

Supply Chain 52

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Navistar’s procurement team sets clear expectations for suppliers — and it’s important to constantly re-evaluate supplier agreements and make necessary adjustments. Navistar is elevating the position to candidates by making them aware of the various aspects of Procurement beyond sourcing and category management.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Supplier Procurement Team 52

ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

Some lessons regarding managing supply chain risk may still help in the near term as companies struggle to reconfigure their supply base to an evolving pandemic. First, category managers should look to investment professionals and take a broad portfolio view of supplier risk management.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Management Supplier E-procurement 40

Federal News Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

In fact, as you know, Laura Stanton, who runs the GSA affairs, is ITC organization is the governmentwide category manager for technology products and services. 1102 that has to make a decision around following made in America regulations or evaluating carbon impact of a particular procurement decision. Sonny Hashmi Absolutely.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

The key features of the JPSR system are: Confidential, user-based access to protect data entry; Risk event evaluation, root cause analysis, and higher-level investigation; Customizable analytical tools and reports to develop and implement proper quality control measures; and Dashboards for monitoring, measuring, and analyzing key data.

Procurement 52

Procurement Data Strategic Planning Management 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

The Federal Acquisition Service’s IT Category Management Office will also develop a generative AI acquisition resource guide. Carnahan stated that GSA is currently operating seven different sandbox environments, and there is “more to come” across the agency with AI.

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