Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

We want to enable one billion people to live in more equitable, prosperous and sustainable communities by 2030 by improving US$2 trillion in public procurement spending. We want to unlock its power to improve economic inclusion and sustainability, rebuild integrity and trust, and deliver the quality public services that we all deserve.

Procurement 88

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Sustainability 88

Scottish Government Procurement

MAY 7, 2024

The Handbook has been developed in collaboration with stakeholders from across the Scottish public procurement landscape as well as policy experts within the Scottish Government. Today marks the publication of the updated Procurement Policy Handbook, which replaces the previous Handbook published in 2008.

Procurement 59

Procurement Public Procurement Sustainability Finance 59

Select GCR

APRIL 30, 2024

Access to Capital and Funding Securing financing and investment can be challenging for any small business owner, but studies show that women entrepreneurs encounter additional hurdles in accessing capital. Moreover, WOSB certification enhances credibility and trustworthiness when seeking private investment.

Government Contracts 98

Government Contracts Networking Supplier Contract 98

Select GCR

JANUARY 30, 2024

Some keyways in which the SBA supports small businesses include: Access to Capital: The SBA provides loan guarantee programs, including the 7(a) Loan Program, 504 Loan Program, and Microloan Program, to help small businesses secure financing when they might not qualify for traditional loans.

Government 105

Government Government Government Contracts Networking 105

ivalua

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Collaboration is beneficial, but typically hard to do in big enterprises. There is a lot of talk these days about the benefits of collaboration for manufacturers. However, making collaboration actually happen is difficult, especially in large enterprises. So much for collaboration. Let’s face it. Focus on the outcomes.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing 40

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

Central to the event were the themes of generative AI, sustainability, security, and—importantly for Europe—digital sovereignty. They launched Falcon LLMs , three foundational large language models, to facilitate research in healthcare, finance, education, and more.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Data Innovation Transparency 78

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

35% of respondents are lacking systems to enable effective, scalable collaboration to empower supply-chain partners in support of their CSR strategies and policies. Unsurprisingly, sustainability is the top priority, with 67% of respondents actively measuring CSR performance. To read the full study, please visit: [link].

Consulting 52

Consulting Supply Chain Automotive Supplier 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 9, 2024

The ‘rise in legislation’, including the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (see here for previous coverage), impose new duties and potential liabilities on businesses.

Finance 98

Finance Transparency Demand Sustainability 98

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In addition, a dedicated Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) Competence Center was established in the LPPO to lead implementation and to support contracting authorities and suppliers in their adoption of green criteria. In 2023, the LPPO added a set of key sustainability performance indicators to its procurement dashboard.

Procurement 89

Procurement Buyers E-procurement Public Procurement 89

ivalua

MARCH 21, 2022

The captivating venue reinforces our “Stronger Together” theme, with the inspiring art and stories reflecting shared collaboration, innovation, and exploration of new horizons. This year, we’ve invited industry thought leaders to join 5 expert panels covering data, supplier collaboration, procurement finance, and vendor management.

Vendor Management 52

Vendor Management Finance Supplier Procurement 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. What is Smart Public Procurement? In contrast, relational contracting emphasizes cooperation for mutual benefit.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

ivalua

JULY 22, 2015

Leading manufacturers have proven that best-in-class strategic sourcing can create measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. Financing, hedging, and currency plays. Strategic Sourcing Requires Collaborative Working Arrangements with Key Suppliers. alternatives.

Strategic Sourcing 58

Strategic Sourcing Supplier Supply Chain Manufacturing 58

American City & Country

AUGUST 23, 2024

In response to these consequences, the ASCE released the Sustainable Infrastructure Standard, ASCE 73-23, a tool that provides guidance for infrastructure owners to develop and implement sustainable solutions throughout a project’s entire life cycle. The future is bright if we collaborate! Take a minute and check it out.

IT 69

IT Public Private Partnership Sustainability Engineering 69

ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2021

Responsible sourcing is the incorporation of ethical, sustainable and socially conscious principles into sourcing, procurement and overall supply chain management practices. Large corporations are focusing more on sustainable sourcing and sustainable finance and ethical sourcing and the integration of ESG into every day business practice.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Ethics Sustainability 52

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

– Enhanced collaboration as the software allows Procurement, stakeholders and suppliers to exchange information quickly, but also to work jointly on certain item. For example, you could check the sustainability score of a supplier through Ecovadis before ordering a certain product.

Eprocurement 94

Eprocurement E-procurement Supplier Purchasing 94

ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

Sustainability. Embracing sustainability as a goal and metric that you scorecard suppliers on is a good place to start to get ready for this trend that will become a staple in how successful companies do business. Does your organization collaborate well internally across functional teams? Think of the brand Tom’s shoes.

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Global Sourcing 45

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Challenge : The City of Des Moines in Iowa wanted to leverage procurement to improve equity and sustainability, but knew its current procurement processes and tools were insufficient. City employees are now able to collaborate on procurement more efficiently, and better plan and track their aspirations around equity and sustainability.

Procurement 52

Procurement Sustainability IT Bidding 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

Public procurement, one-third of spending or more of every country, is critical to economic development and sustainability. Sustainability needs to be seen as a wider issue, not just green purchasing and the environment, but also supporting women businesses and local economic development.

Public Procurement 79

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 79

ivalua

JUNE 27, 2022

Read our FAQ to get acquainted with our newest C2FO Partner collaboration! They can also set up agreeable terms for suppliers who align with their overall diversity and sustainability missions. The Finance team can focus on the release of low-cost finance and target yield-based saving programs. It Pays to Partner!

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Buyers Supplier IT 52

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The framework aims to leverage digital technologies to enhance public service delivery, promote inclusivity, and achieve sustainable development goals. This framework emphasizes an ecosystem approach, focusing on good governance, inclusivity, and security.

Government 68

Government Government E-procurement Telecommunication 68

ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

Ivaluans, customers, sponsors, and prospects gathered at the exquisite Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac to meet, exchange ideas, and collaborate in-person! The goal is to sustainably create value and share that value with the Group’s entire ecosystem.”. Audrey Izard, L’Oréal . Day 1 Closing Remarks.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Procurement 52

ivalua

APRIL 19, 2022

This year, we’ve invited a wide array of industry thought leaders to join 6 expert panels covering Data Integrity, Sourcing Optimization, Sustainable Procurement, Finance Procurement, Public Procurement, and Federal Procurement. . Breakout Sessions. The interactive sessions will also dedicate time for peer discussion and Q+A’s. .

Chief Procurement Officer 52

Chief Procurement Officer Eprocurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

APRIL 5, 2023

The beautiful Pavilion Gabriel provided an exquisite backdrop to bring together customers, prospects and sponsors in person- what better way to collaborate? Eloise graduated from Providence College with a dual degree in Finance and Political Science. Read More : 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris: Recap + Photos!

Supplier 52

Supplier Innovation Collaboration Procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 14, 2023

DREAM development: the power of civic collaboration The idea of DREAM was conceived within the first months of the war, when civil society organizations started thinking about the country’s reconstruction and how to put Ukraine’s open government and open data ecosystem to work. The system will be scaled during 2024.

Accountability 52

Accountability E-procurement Transparency Capacity 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

Fostering collaboration between government and the private sector will be crucial to maximizing the benefits of AI and ensuring inclusive growth across LAC. To help government further leverage AI for macro-fiscal policymaking, the IDB launched in 2022 FISLAC(Fiscal Sustainability for Latin American and Caribbean Countries).

Transparency 64

Transparency Data Capacity Efficiency 64

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This model was made possible through CDL collaborating with the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) to combine procurement data with dozens of other datasets, as well as working with Assam’s Finance Department to structure and standardize data on all flood-related procurement from the last five years.

Budget 52

Budget Finance Data Tender 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Trust plays a central role where past collaboration and experiences often jeopardize trust levels. With establishing end-to-end process ownership at Procurement and structuring cross-functional collaboration between Businesses, Procurement, and Finance, it is also time to revitalize your performance measures.

Supplier 52

Supplier End to End Procurement Integrity 52

ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

As financing and cash flow is uncertain, cash is once again king and Procurement and AP leaders are being asked to forecast and preserve cash wherever possible. Companies that maintained zero-sum, hard negotiation relationships with suppliers cannot suddenly reset those in a more collaborative mold. Collaborate.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Management Supplier E-procurement 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

Attendees will have the chance to connect with government officials and industry peers to share best practices, collaborate, and discuss the latest developments in cybersecurity. We strongly encourage you to nominate a deserving colleague or collaborator who has demonstrated their commitment and expertise in the Federal procurement space.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Thresholds Consulting 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

Because of your partnership, we can provide invaluable opportunities for learning, networking, and collaboration. The overarching goal of the rule is to reorganize and simplify the FAR’s many sustainability provisions, moving non-sustainability items in FAR Part 23 elsewhere and consolidating or updating other requirements.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Thresholds 52

FedInsider

APRIL 22, 2024

There already are use cases demonstrating hundreds of hours saved across multiple disciplines, from finance to human resources to IT. In 2014, Dr. Crosby supported MARFORCOM G-6 before transitioning to HQMC DC, Plans, Policies, & Operations to as their SharePoint and Collaboration subject matter expert. DLA is the U.S.

Logistics 52

Logistics Data Management Leadership 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Within the finance sector, there exist AI-powered tools (e.g., Reliability and Transparency AI tools also likely fall short of the requirements of reliability and transparency that are necessary to sustain the legitimacy of legal proceedings. Rather, I think it is more constructive to view it as a potential collaborator.

Transparency 59

Transparency Media Data Efficiency 59

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Sustainable Excellence Award – Presented to a government agency or contractor that has made outstanding contributions that meet the Federal Government’s sustainability goals. We strongly encourage you to nominate a deserving colleague or collaborator who has demonstrated their commitment and expertise in the Federal procurement space.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement Price 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Attendees will have the chance to connect with government officials and industry peers to share best practices, collaborate, and discuss the latest developments in cybersecurity. We strongly encourage you to nominate a deserving colleague or collaborator who has demonstrated their commitment and expertise in the Federal procurement space.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Networking Budget 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

The Manufacturing USA institute will develop “cost-effective, AI-based advanced manufacturing capabilities by collaborating with industry, academia, and government.” GSA plans to invest $9.6 million to install and evaluate the systems. The requirement will be enforced by the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Evaluation E-procurement Manufacturing 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

GSA collaborated with OEMs to facilitate the issuance of the letters, resulting in small business sales exceeding large business sales by 22 percent in the first quarter of the year for those items. Several lawmakers want to improve cybersecurity in the healthcare sector after recent cyberattacks, including an attack in February on the U.S.’

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Data Price Thresholds 52

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Harris predicts partnering and cooperation will grow in the coming year: “There will be more regional collaboration and engagement with communities and stakeholders within a community on sustainability initiatives. Harris says inclusion and equity are being prioritized within sustainability topics as the New Year approaches.

Sustainability 110

Sustainability Supply Chain Education Purchasing 110