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GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft

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This really just is category management in action when we look at the opportunity for the government to buy as a single enterprise. Although essential to effective management of licenses, selected agencies have not fully determined over- or under-purchasing of their five most widely used software licenses.

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GAO wants OMB to prioritize agencies’ FedRAMP use, modernization and more

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The missing memo The GAO twice recommended that OMB offer guidance to agencies to “develop and maintain comprehensive data inventories,” per the OPEN Government Data Act’s requirement. “OMB could help ensure that it has reliable and consistent cost data to determine whether it has achieved its goal of reducing FedRAMP costs,” the report said.

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ERP vs. Best-in-Class — What is Best for Managing the Healthcare Supply Chain

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A best-in-class solution may also offer inventory management features to enable you to auto-replenish orders, as well as workflows with client-defined business rules to enforce payment channel buying strategies. Sustainable master data management and governance: As much as 55% of projects fail due to data management issues.

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Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience

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Perhaps 30 days of inventory isn’t enough in times of crisis, and terms should be updated. is elevating the position to candidates by making them aware of the various aspects of Procurement beyond sourcing and category management.

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Pandemic Prepared! 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience

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But because we were proactive, we were able to build inventories ahead of time so that we had enough material in the pipeline before the crisis really hit peak.”. Perhaps 30 days of inventory isn’t enough in times of crisis, and terms should be updated. Balance supply chain risk and resilience with ROI.

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8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience for Manufacturers in a Post-Covid World

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But because we were proactive, we were able to build inventories ahead of time so that we had enough material in the pipeline before the crisis really hit peak.”. Perhaps 30 days of inventory isn’t enough in times of crisis, and terms should be updated. Balance supply chain risk and resilience with ROI.