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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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We are pleased to see “equitable” used to describe the tendering processes which implies moving beyond lowest price to foster economic inclusion. 8) Actions not words – win Declarations are nice but actions are even better so it is good that the resolution offers a clear set of next steps.

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Three ways World Bank procurement can drive collaboration for the SDGs

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Expand and deepen market engagement, to ensure that tender requirements and terms of reference closely correspond to what the market can deliver, and what suppliers are well positioned to offer for the project at hand. These could include quality, past performance, sustainability, and social criteria.

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Friends not Foes, Supplier Relationships Made to Last

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Users can leverage a robust workflow with the necessary tools to segment suppliers for review and approval with subject matter experts and ensure changes and updates to existing records are completed through an effective and auditable change management process.

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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.

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10 success factors for implementing e-procurement system

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As governments and organizations recognize the benefits of transparency, greater openness, and accountability in public procurement, the OCDS ensures that all procurement-related information, from tender notices to contract awards, is readily accessible to the public and potential bidders.

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Rome wasn’t Built in a Day, Neither was your Supplier Relationship

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Users can leverage a robust workflow with the necessary tools to segment suppliers for review and approval with subject matter experts and ensure changes and updates to existing records are completed through an effective and auditable change management process.

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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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In fact, 54% cite this challenge as a key obstacle to digital solution deployment, along with change management and involvement of internal stakeholders — in other words, the human component of technology implementation.