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10 success factors for implementing e-procurement system

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Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world. I have had opportunities to support more than 60 countries across the globe in reviewing and advising their e-procurement (e-GP) initiatives.

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UN’s first ever resolution on public procurement: what makes it strong and what’s still missing

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At 2 am on Saturday morning, the day after the 10th Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was meant to end in Atlanta, exhausted negotiators finally adopted a resolution on “ Promoting transparency and integrity in public procurement in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ”.

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Press Release Viparis optimizes procurement processes thanks to the Ivalua solution and CKS’s support

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Viparis has chosen Ivalua and CKS to equip its Procurement department with a software suite that meets the challenges of an exceptional deadline for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and will help sustain the Group’s growth. The solution implemented is based on a “pre-configuration” that combines the reference functionalities of e-Procurement.

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

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What are the pros and cons, and what supply chain strategy will pave the way to higher margins, improved supply chain risk management in healthcare and improved patient care? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts. Efficient warehouse management.

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Commitment, coalitions, change: How we can build on #OGPEstonia’s energy to reform public contracting

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At #OGPEstonia, we had the pleasure of hosting about 200 frontline reformers sharing their experiences, challenges, and successes in boosting inclusion, integrity, participation, and digital transformation in public procurement. We need to: 1) Convert general do-gooding commitments into clear goals and change management.

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Uncertain Times Call for Strong Leaders: A Q&A with Dawn Tiura

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Dawn will be presenting a thought-leader keynote titled “Leadership in Uncertain Times” at Ivalua NOW , the premier virtual event for procurement leaders, on May 5. Today, procurement leaders have a seat at the table in e-staff meetings. Today, procurement leaders have a seat at the table in e-staff meetings.

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Public Sector eProcurement Implementation: Ways to Mitigate Risk and Ensure Success

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In fact, the unique complexities, and requirements of public sector procurement challenge even the best laid plans and implementation teams. Change Management. Communication is the largest part of change management, but it deserves independent consideration as well. Where are the greatest changes taking place?