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VA software license assessments called out in GAO recommendations

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In January, the GAO issued a report on software licenses throughout the federal government, noting that the VA had neglected to regularly compare software license inventories that are currently used with purchase records.

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On technology buys, it’s important that agency stakeholders work together throughout the process

American City & Country

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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Friends not Foes, Supplier Relationships Made to Last

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Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is not limited to transactional information (number of purchase orders, number of catalog items, number of supplier invoices ) or legal/contractual requirements. Learn to manage and control your suppliers to improve your purchasing efficiency and expand your supplier base. .

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

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They may not consider potential issues of integrations, supplier onboarding, supply chain data management, change management and system optimization, all of which add to complexity and costs. Efficient warehouse management. Providing an Amazon-like experience increases user adoption.

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In the Middle East, the Need for Risk Management Guides the Transformation Journey to Procurement 4.0

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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. How do these priorities impact the digital roadmap and future investments? Will digitization improve performance?

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Top 10 Foundational Steps To Building A Strong Procurement Strategy

The Procurement School

Look for trends, where the organization is buying similar commodities through independent solicitations or direct awards and entering discrete contracts and purchase orders for each. If these contracts are renewed year-after-year without considering alternatives, the time is ripe to investigate the benefits of change.

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

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Orsay (France), September 02, 2019 – Viparis has chosen e-Procurement software vendor Ivalua and Consulting firm CKS to optimize the management of supplier relations, source-to-contract (purchase orders, calls for tender and contracts), expense analysis and measurement of Procurement performance.