Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

In the era of digital transformation, blockchain technology emerges as a beacon of hope for enhancing transparency and integrity in public procurements. By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Integration Integrity 52

GovLoop

AUGUST 22, 2022

A Forrester report in 2022 found that data training improves retention and employee happiness, and significantly enhances innovation, customer experience, decision-making and more. It hasn’t always been available to the public, but increasingly, they are making it visible as a way to build trust and be transparent with their constituents.

Transparency 59

Transparency Data Government Government 59

AWS Public Sector

MAY 28, 2024

The EHDS will establish a common framework and infrastructure for the use of health data for research, innovation, policy-making, and regulatory activities in the European Union (EU). The path forward necessitates thoughtful policy frameworks combined with cutting-edge technologies to enable security, transparency, and control of health data.

Data 85

Data Innovation Ethics Electronics 85

FedScoop

MARCH 28, 2024

HHS’s Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), which released the draft Wednesday, establishes the following four goals: “promote health and wellness, enhance the delivery and experience of care, accelerate research and innovation and connect the health system with health data.”

Data 125

Data IT Strategic Planning Electronics 125

Extract Systems

AUGUST 1, 2023

Striking a balance between transparency and protecting sensitive information is a challenging task for government entities. To achieve this goal, the county collaborated with Extract Systems and their existing Case Management System (CMS) provider, PROWARE, to implement ID Shield software—a cutting-edge redaction solution.

Balance 52

Balance Transparency Collaboration Data 52

ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

Automation and innovation are at the forefront of the supply chain industry with procurement acting as a key enabler in the process. Körber, a leading international technology group with over 10,000 employees, aims to be a tech leader in procurement to open the door in supply chain performance and drive innovation in the community. .

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Innovation Procurement Supplier 52

Extract Systems

JUNE 27, 2023

Whether you're a CEO, a project manager, or a team leader, you're well aware of the importance of effective collaboration within your organization. So, let's dive into the realm of cross-functional collaboration and discover valuable insights and tips that can help you excel in your leadership role.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Leadership Distribution Project Management 52

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Incorporate new requirements as early in the development process as possible While tech and development teams may feel that incorporating SBOMs early in the process will restrict innovation, it’s a mistake to start without them. Remember, transparency builds trust Building trust is essential for businesses working with the federal government.

Government Contracts 114

Government Contracts Supply Chain Government Government 114

ivalua

JUNE 3, 2020

Significant opportunities to improve CSR performance, increase profitability and accelerate innovation linked to improving supplier collaboration. The research, conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Ivalua, found improving collaboration was a priority for 77% of respondents.

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Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain Finance 10

ivalua

JUNE 3, 2020

Significant opportunities to improve CSR performance, increase profitability and accelerate innovation linked to improving supplier collaboration. The research, conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Ivalua, found improving collaboration was a priority for 77% of respondents.

Supplier 52

Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain Finance 52

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has recently published its Initial Guidance for Regulators on Implementing the UK’s AI Regulatory Principles (Feb 2024) (the ‘AI guidance’). We will not rush to legislate ’.

Innovation 59

Innovation Transparency Consulting Accountability 59

ivalua

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Redwood City, CA – November 7, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced a range of new innovations that enable direct material procurement and supply chain leaders to launch more profitable, successful products. The new innovations extend the leadership of Ivalua’s solutions for Manufacturing and Direct Materials.

Innovation 9

Innovation Management Quality Automotive 9

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Open contracting approach : Uganda’s Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) worked collaboratively with civil society and a development partner, the German Development Agency GIZ to build a digital contract monitoring system. We only have three regional offices and hundreds of buyers.

Public Procurement 135

Public Procurement Procurement Contract Collaboration 135

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

To succeed, governments must embrace innovation, integrate cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, and empower procurement teams to lead the way. Governments worldwide control vast budgets through procurement, giving them the power to: Drive innovation by demanding advanced solutions from vendors.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

The memo, M-24-10 Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence , outlined ways in which agencies can strengthen AI governance, advance responsible AI innovation, and manage risks from the use of AI.

Government 80

Government Government Ethics Transparency 80

ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

It introduces several amendments to the NFRD and expands the scope of reporting obligations to foster greater transparency and comparability. Implications for Procurement & Supply Chain Supply Chain Due Diligence: The CSRD places increased emphasis on supply chain transparency and due diligence.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Finance Procurement Sustainability 98

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

They create an enabling culture for innovation and promote transparency and trust in digitized services. Regulatory reforms Governments update regulations and policies to remove barriers to digital innovation and entrepreneurship. Another example is the General Services Administration’s (GSA) 18F in the US.

Government 78

Government Government Transparency Public Private Partnership 78

Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

Government contracting is governed by public procurement policy agreements that regulate procurement activities and ensure transparency and fair competition conditions in the government procurement process. Being paid reliably means more risks can be undertaken elsewhere, using your new resources to innovate and expand your offering.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Innovation 52

The Softly Spark

AUGUST 8, 2024

However, staying silent about your eco-friendly practices is not the solution – consumers crave transparency! Be transparent and qualify your green claims to maintain trust. Recent lawsuits illustrate how companies can modify their approach to communicating their environmental claims to ensure greater transparency.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Transparency Buyers Quality 98

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

With its mix of charm, history, and major public works set to transform its infrastructure for the future, Rome was the perfect backdrop for our event which was all about harnessing our collective knowledge to make procurement more results-driven, transparent, and impactful across Europe. Watch this space!

Procurement 62

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Transparency 62

ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

Originally published in the 2022 ProcureCon Report “Transforming Procurement: Embracing Digital Innovation and Driving Sustainability” Ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives are forcing organizations to not only stand up, but to also set themselves apart from the competition by implementing ESG and CSR commitments.

Procurement Strategies 96

Procurement Strategies Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain 96

ivalua

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Thanks to the automation, transparency and seamless collaboration tools offered by Ivalua’s unified, cloud-based spend management platform, customers can improve profitability, drive innovation, improve ESG performance, and reduce risk.

Procurement 98

Procurement Eprocurement Supplier Media 98

ivalua

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The Act is broken down into two divisions: Part A: Domestic Manufacturing of Semiconductor Chips and Part B: Research and Innovation to drive the future agenda and address gaps in semiconductor R&D infrastructure and security. In addition, reshoring production of this crucial component to the U.S. Part A: Manufacturing in the U.S.

Manufacturing 89

Manufacturing Supply Chain IT Collaboration 89

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s an appropriate workplace for the woman spearheading efforts to increase transparency and oversight of public spending in Rwanda, by digitalizing the platform running the country’s public procurement and professionalizing its workforce and processes. So we started with a pilot of nine institutions and then opened up.

Public Procurement 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Supporting the European public sector to increase transparency and transformation At the heart of the PPDS is the recognition that public procurement data requires a more collaborative, decentralized approach than a traditional centralized data platform.

Public Procurement 69

Public Procurement Data Procurement Quality 69

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

Established to spotlight excellence and innovation in the Federal procurement landscape, the EIP Awards honor the remarkable contributions made by individuals and organizations from both government and industry in shaping the acquisition system.

E-procurement 64

E-procurement Sustainability Procurement Collaboration 64

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The release includes a broad set of innovations to help organizations better manage their spend and suppliers. Specific release highlights include: Supplier Management Innovations: . Sourcing Innovations: . Collaboration via comments and conversations is now simple and quick for users. Learn more at www.ivalua.com.

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Supply Chain Innovation Supplier Collaboration 40

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these. Create speed and transparency. Making processes transparent enables everyone along the supply chain to react quickly.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Feedback from municipal hearings suggests that information on procurement and public sector staff recruitment is already open, leading to questions about the need for further transparency. In collaboration with them, we conducted study sessions for municipal officials and hearings for executives.

Contract 67

Contract Transparency Public Procurement Corruption 67

ivalua

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Winner of Awards for Innovation in Digitization and Innovations in 3rd Party Management. The Future of Sourcing Awards program, which took place Wednesday, October 16, 2019 , recognized companies and individuals that are transforming, innovating and leading the sourcing, procurement and outsourcing industry.

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Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Innovation Transparency 60

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 31, 2023

Swimming against the tide, and seeking to diverge from the EU’s regulatory agenda and the EU AI Act , the UK announced a light-touch ‘pro-innovation approach’ in its July 2022 AI regulation policy paper. The ‘pro-innovation approach’ in the GCSA Report — squaring the circle?

Innovation 52

Innovation Consulting Collaboration Supply Chain 52

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This is a guest post by Suzanne Wait with the Health Policy Partnership and Dipak Kalra, from the European Institute for Innovation in Health Data The health sector holds approximately one third of the world’s total volume of data. Transparency in the adoption of cloud is just so crucial.

Data 80

Data Sustainability Innovation Electronics 80

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Consumers are demanding more transparency and accountability from businesses when it comes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Adopting these practices helps to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and automate procurement processes leading to better control and accuracy.

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

Organizations are increasingly dependent on suppliers to successfully bring innovative goods and services to market on time, improve ESG performance, and meet other objectives. Even reducing costs often depends more on effective collaboration rather than negotiation in today’s market. Enable effective, scalable collaboration.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Collaboration Supply Chain 52

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Creating a government that is more transparent, better performing, and capable of responding to the needs of its citizens in real-time is not without its challenges. This collaborative approach not only accelerates the pace of innovation but also makes digital solutions more comprehensive and effective.

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Integration Integrity 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

Building a strong data foundation Secure, reliable, and scalable cloud infrastructure helps public sector organizations to innovate quickly while meeting strict security and compliance requirements. The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) worked with us to build their models.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Data Innovation Transparency 78

WashngtonExec

JANUARY 25, 2024

Eric Velte CTO, ASRC Federal Eric Velte and his team helped drive a culture of transparency and collaboration by managing Centers of Excellence and Communities of Practice for major capability areas to share knowledge, innovations and best practices across a variety of programs and customers, from defense to civilian.

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