Art of Procurement

MARCH 5, 2023

“I still think that change management is generally undercooked as an area within procurement. A lot of procurement is about. The post [Pod] Changing Procurement Hearts & Minds w/ Paras Sood appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 4, 2024

It is one of the biggest public procurement markets in the world, yet, as in many countries, procurement is an overlooked, underfunded, and understaffed government function. We, in collaboration with other great organizations in the United States, believe in the power of procurement and have shown that change is possible.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

But despite this advancement, many organizations still procure resources using methods suited for on-premises data centers, not cloud solutions. To fully harness the cloud’s potential, organizations should shift their mindset and adopt procurement processes that let them successfully evaluate options and choose the best solution.

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Procurement IT Price Sustainability 80

ivalua

JANUARY 23, 2019

Axbility Consulting, a subsidiary of Ivalua European partner Axys Consultants, reinforces Ivalua’s capabilities to empower today’s Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders. Ivalua and Axbility Consulting are both committed to helping companies create value through successful procurement transformation. www.axys-consultants.com.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 8, 2024

He notes that change management for end-users is also a key component in technology upgrade projects that is often left off the internal roadmap. Change is hard, and workforce skills may not match the day-to-day changes brought on by the new tech, so work with your vendor to plan adequate training.”

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ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Procurement’s stature has grown during the COVID-19 crisis as costs, cash flow and supply continuity quickly became top boardroom priorities and homepage news. Across the world, procurement leaders have risen to the challenge. People should be thankful, and procurement practitioners proud. Examples abound.

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The Procurement School

MARCH 22, 2024

Author : Edward Claringbold Over the past three years, I have been the Procurement Lead for the First Nation Procurement Policy at my organisation. In late 2020, we took a bold step into the unknown by releasing the First Nation Procurement Policy, [1]which was collaboratively designed and written with our First Nation Partners.

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Procurement Public Procurement Collaboration Ethics 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

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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ivalua

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Food service leader digitizes procurement to drive efficiency, transparency and effective supplier management as it accelerates global expansion. JFC leverages only best-in-class processes and technologies, with its full operational procurement system used over the years to support its rapidly growing store network in the Philippines.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 12, 2023

Author: Liz Busch Do you feel that your organization may not be strategically procuring the goods, services and construction it needs? If this sounds familiar, what can help move an organization from reactive to a strategic procurement approach? Procurement Analysis Analyze and group the identified commodities and markets.

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ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

As public procurement teams face increasing pressure to improve efficiency while upholding compliance and transparency, it’s essential that they have the right strategies in place. After all, how can you streamline procurement processes without sacrificing your standards? Processes and Compliance. Scalability. Data Insight Strategy.

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ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Reviewing pandemic responses and strategies, some CPOs and Procurement teams managed a bit better than their peers as uncertainty and change mounted. But most sourcing and procurement teams need to pivot and modify the way they handle SCM decisions. Why is Supplier Information so important?

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Risk management, cost reduction and digital transformation — these are the three top priorities for procurement organisations in the Middle East today, according to a global survey conducted by Ivalua’s global partner PwC. million over the next two years to digitize more of the procurement function.”. El-Jawahari said. .

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We are delighted to share a post from a student who has recently completed a two-week placement in the Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate using the Procurement People of Tomorrow (PPoT) Placement Pack. It’s Scot Careers Week! With a variety of activities and material split over five themes, one for each day.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Suppliers can support company growth as part of the Amrest procurement journey. Part of procurement, driven by finance–payment is a key part of the supply chain partnership. . ESG and the sustainable supply chain is also important within the procurement process. . Part of the Solution. How can Amrest start this journey?

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

PWC has been publishing the annual procurement survey since 2015, capturing many of the trends in procurement that we now see in organisations, such as the focus on supplier risk management. Therefore, the survey gives a fascinating insight into the impact that the pandemic has had on procurement teams globally. “70%

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The Impact of emerging technologies on Procurement Processes: Change Management as a. component of Digital Transformation.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

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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ivalua

JULY 12, 2021

Templegate Technologies, Recognized as one of the most promising procurement solution providers in India. Templegate Technologies , is a alliance partner for award winning Cloud Software Solution in Procurement Automation & Spend Management. The post templegate appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

These solutions also improve collaboration among organizations and suppliers, and enable procurement teams to leverage data analytics to optimize contract negotiations, payments, buying patterns and more. However, MENA countries face unique obstacles as they seize the opportunity to adopt new procurement technologies.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

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?

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Eprocurement Change Management Influencing Procurement 40

ivalua

MAY 7, 2019

As procurement faces an ever-growing list of objectives, digital transformation becomes ever more critical. No surprise then that there is hardly a procurement organization out there that has not started or is now contemplating digital transformation. The first is a drastically exaggerated sense of progress among procurement leaders.

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Bonfire

JUNE 21, 2022

Caribbean procurement departments face a lot of challenges that other countries typically do not. Whether it’s moving on from a complex custom eProcurement solution or stewarding public trust, there are many factors that Caribbean procurement leaders need to navigate to see success. Prioritization and change management.

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Eprocurement Sustainability Procurement Consulting 52

ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

Reviewing pandemic responses and strategies, some CPOs and Procurement teams managed a bit better than their peers as uncertainty and change mounted. But most sourcing and procurement teams need to pivot and modify the way they handle SCM decisions. Why is Supplier Information so important?

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Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team Tender 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

. – CIPS – SME book reviews: Global supply chain, Diversity Management & Strategic Programme Leadership. David has over 30 years’ experience at senior executive/director level driving value and change through procurement and organisational transformation. The GBS procurement population is c.180

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ivalua

MAY 21, 2020

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. It’s changed dramatically. Procurement professionals are on the field, impacting game play.

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Supply Chain E-procurement Supplier Leadership 52

GovLoop

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Norman’s team also worked with colleagues in Pittsburgh’s Office of Management and Budget, which helps procure IT, and other groups. “We GovX is powered by a “proud team of data nerds” and guided by a fundamental belief that government can do amazing things for constituents when it knows how to properly use information.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Herculean efforts by Procurement and Supply Chain departments to keep supplies flowing have prevented even more extreme disruptions than what we’ve experienced, but have inadvertently created additional risks. . Procurement and supply chain teams need to continue building the analytical skills of their teams.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 16, 2024

Under the military’s personally-procured move (PPM) program, service members are allowed to book and manage their own moves as private individuals and then be reimbursed at 100% of the cost of what DoD would otherwise have spent on their behalf.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

He was also in charge of approving all Virginia executive branch IT Procurements in excess of $1M (about $425M per year) as well as RFP, contract and project approvals. Moffat is a mom, civil servant, community volunteer, and leadership coach.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As the Chief Data Scientist at GSA, Zach works on the Data Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE) team, where he leads cloud migration, data architecture modernization, change management, data and analytics, data management, technology procurement, and strategy formation modernization efforts at external federal agencies.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Focusing on quick wins and adjusting existing processes, like transitioning fleets to no- or low-carbon fuels and procuring or building non-utility-scale renewable energy, can make a large impact.” Attendees will learn what’s next in decarbonization, supply chains, strategic communications and change management.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

He then entered Federal service as a Procurement Analyst with Army Business Center for Acquisition Systems before transferring to the Business Transformation Agency in 2008 serving as DOD agency lead for Federal Procurement Data System Next Generation, and Deputy Program Manager of Federal Business Opportunities, and later Program Manager of WAWF.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 10, 2024

When the federal government was working to implement new technologies in 2009, for example, Howard said the two biggest challenges were around procurement and talent. Similarly, improving enterprise data management is an ongoing issue for the government, and that issue is particularly salient now with AI.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This includes a dedication to ensuring that small businesses have fair access to federal procurement opportunities, as Senior Acquisition Professional with the U.S. Doug Goist is the program manager, workforce development, at NSITE, the talent enterprise for National Industries for the Blind. Small Business Administration.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Training and procurement are two issues that stand out when cities and counties acquire new technology, according to Sprague: “Training is a very important consideration because staff members need to overcome any obstacles to adopting and using the new technology effectively to get the most value from it.

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