Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

That lack of clarity is concerning to a lot of people, and it resulted in more than 6,700 questions,” said Robert Turner, president of RTurner Consulting, who is helping companies put together their proposals to bid on SEWP VI. We value collaboration, and we strive to ensure a transparent process for our industry partners.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

said Girish BS, Managing Director of Durvah IT Consulting. “It The post Asian Paints Successfully Digitizes the Source to Contract Process in Collaboration with Ivalua & Durvah appeared first on Ivalua. It gives us immense pleasure to be part of this success story at Asian Paints and also the Ivalua’s ecosystem.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 25, 2024

First adopters More than 60% of business owners believe AI will increase productivity , and government contractors and consultancy agencies are on the front line of this tech transformation. While embracing AI for these purposes, GovCon companies must look to underscore the vital role of transparency to strengthen trust across the board.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Enabling rapid, cost-effective and transparent supplier payments anywhere in the world. Today’s supplier payments remain complex and crucially lack transparency and efficiency that strain supplier relationships, increase transactional costs and cause frustration for all those involved.

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The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

We can achieve cost confidence by utilizing progressive project delivery models that involve design and construction project partners very early, and by engaging in transparent collaboration. Collaborative project delivery provides a multi-party planning environment that allows for the most relevant equipment selections.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Federal agencies have perhaps the tallest order, with the USCCR breaking out overarching oversight, transparency and procurement proposals for any agency that uses facial recognition. I’m looking forward to a much more collaborative partnership in addressing the concerns we raise in our report,” he said.

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ivalua

JULY 26, 2022

For example, a recent study by Forrester Consulting commissioned by Ivalua found that while a majority of organizations said all of the ESG areas listed in the study were a very high priority, only 23-33% had any formal policies or targets in place. Collaborate to Win. Enable Transparency.

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ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

Even reducing costs often depends more on effective collaboration rather than negotiation in today’s market. Below, we outline the 5 steps toward modernizing supplier management, addressing both transparency and effective engagement. Enable effective, scalable collaboration. Yet, too few businesses do so well.

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ivalua

JANUARY 15, 2020

With Ivalua, Laerdal will also improve transparency and track supplier performance and certifications. The streamlined and collaborative features of Ivalua help support those processes and bring maximum efficiency to all actors” Olivier Julian, CEO at OJC Consulting. “We About OJC Consulting. Follow us at @Ivalua.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The agency consulted women-led business owners, members of civil society, government line agencies, the legislature and the governor’s office to understand what changes were needed and to ensure they were implemented successfully. Research shows that women, in particular, tend to re-invest more in their own area.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 9, 2024

The discussion concluded with a focus on diversity and inclusion, where Perera-de Wit highlighted the NAI’s efforts to track and report on gender diversity in appointments and the new approach of consulting with institutions for co-arbitrator appointments to ensure a diverse pool of arbitrators.

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The Softly Spark

JANUARY 13, 2025

Consumers today expect transparency, proof, and meaningful action. Communicate and Engage with Consumers Being transparent and honest about your commitment to sustainability is essential for effectively connecting with your environmentally conscious customers. Focus on resource sourcing, production methods, and labor conditions.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

There’s nothing more transparent than raw data. We always try to consult with a graphic designer,” Cook said. Our goal as a government entity is to be open and transparent in communicating information we collect, so that it’s objective and useful as a tool for community discussion and decision-making.”. Favorite.

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FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

Jane brings a lifetime career in media and government to her role. She has held senior roles at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Our panelists will discuss how these programs can enhance the city’s relationship with its residents and deliver new services.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Collaborate to Win Henry Ford’s quote that “coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success” has never rang more true. Being more agile and addressing more strategic objectives requires procurement to be more collaborative. 78% engage suppliers more collaboratively than they did 3 years ago.

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ivalua

JULY 4, 2021

The project, which was delivered in partnership with Efficio, the leading strategic procurement and supply chain consultancy firm, was focused on STG’s strategic sourcing process as the first stage of a longer term digital transformation.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

An example of data visualization from the City of Cambridge “Moving Forward” Report 2020 “There’s nothing more transparent than raw data. We always try to consult with a graphic designer,” Cook said. This article appears in “Your Data Literacy Guide to Improve Everyday Collaboration.”

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The Procurement School

JUNE 27, 2024

Introduction: In the realm of Canadian public sector procurement, understanding the fundamental principles of contract law is essential for ensuring fair, transparent, and effective practices. Practical Application: In the context of procurement, the duty of good faith necessitates transparent and fair dealings with all potential suppliers.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This follows from the Government’s response to the public consultation on its ‘pro-innovation approach’ to AI regulation (see here ). At the same time, however, the response to the public consultation indicates that DSIT has asked a number of regulators to publish by 30 April 2024 updates on their strategic approaches to AI.

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ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

Collaboration is key to a successful solution and we are able to achieve this with innovative partnerships. This year, we’d like to extend a thank you to our sponsors: CGI , MPC Consulting , WNS Denali , C2FO , Nitor Partners , KPMG , OJC Conseil , Consus Global , Optis Consulting , Fluxym , and The Shelby Group.

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ivalua

MAY 8, 2019

Louis Wong, Solutions Consultant. Daniel Koh is currently leading a team of 130 sourcing and pricing professionals globally. He had taken on a few leadership roles in Flex such as Procurement Compliance Director, led the Global Sourcing team, and is currently member of Flex Supply Chain Council and Supply Chain Risk Management.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Open consultative approaches and the use of digital tools and open data have been critical to promoting and tracking the switch to sustainable procurements, as Kęstutis Kazulis, principal advisor for sustainable procurement to LPPO told us when we first wrote about the reform last year. One without the other one would have been ineffective.”

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Nitrous: Public Procurement

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Nitrous’ goal is to create the tools and frameworks that help collaboration between the public sector, the innovative SME ecosystem and industry London Office of Technology & Innovation has been working to help make technology work better for the London boroughs. In addition, Thirty3 isn’t just about local government.

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The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards. This collaborative effort ensures that the procurement landscape remains fair, competitive, and cost-effective.

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ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

As we have already seen in a former blog , enterprises often fail at maximizing the value of collaborating with smaller companies. It all starts with building up a transparent relationship. What are they transparent about? That is why, the group fully plays the trust card. . Urgo employs a wide range of tools to do so.

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

To reduce inefficiencies and fraud, grant activities are governed by several regulations including these two relatively recently enacted laws: The Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 (DATA Act) – This law expands on federal awards reporting reforms that began with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006.

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Trust, fairness, transparency and respect for Arkad S.p.A.’s is now able to create, manage and execute its sourcing strategy and enforce collaboration with its core Suppliers reaching together the best agreements according to Arkad S.p.A. ’s core values represent the essential basis in this strategic relationship.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

For example, a municipal government in BC partnered with a local manufacturer to collaborate with the design and build of an accessible and cost-effective public bathroom. Trade treaties and organizational policies have specific rules to ensure fairness and transparency that prohibit bias and preference.

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Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

Our collaborative approach ensures that your business is equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to thrive in the dynamic government marketplace. To cultivate these connections effectively, contractors should prioritize transparency, reliability, and proactive communication.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Malmö, Sweden 9 September, 2020 – Stretch Procurement, a leading Scandinavian consulting company, today announced a partnership with Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions. Our approach is to provide both world class solution consulting and business advisory services.

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Bonfire

JUNE 21, 2022

Recently, we set up a panel discussion with Craig Milley , Principal Consultant at Wayfinder Consulting Inc., and Joe Fagan, an eProcurement consultant with many donor banks, who both work directly with Caribbean procurement departments.

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The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

The role of the procurement professional is to collaborate with the client to articulate what they want to buy. Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Working with a contracting consultant can streamline the procurement process, offering valuable insights, proposal preparation assistance, and compliance management to help businesses successfully navigate federal contract requirements. Evaluate the consultant’s knowledge of specific agencies or set-aside programs relevant to your business.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

These procurements can still invite external procurement consultants to assist, on an as and when required basis. Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards. Outsourcing is getting attention.

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The Procurement School

MARCH 22, 2024

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. Collaboration between our team and our Yukon First Nation partners revealed a different mindset when it came to procurement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Finally, it includes recommendations and best practices for data protection, such as collaborative communication, continuous education, and regular assessments. Requests for transparent pricing across the AI lifecycle. Amazon Web Services – Platinum Sponsor of the Fall Training Conference Whose contract is it anyway?

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Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

Bonfire allows them to bring every stage of the procurement lifecycle into a central platform where the procurement team and relevant stakeholders can collaborate on RFPs and evaluations with full visibility into the process. Folks shared how their teams are doubling down on these priorities, including: Engaging consultants.

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