AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Sustainability is becoming a priority topic across public sector organizations. As Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers and education industry experts highlighted earlier this year in the “ Innovation drivers in higher education ” report, student demand for comprehensive sustainability strategies is a key factor in driving this change.

Education 81

Education Sustainability Utilities Data 81

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Innovation is key in achieving sustainability goals across the public and private sector. Two Nordic-based organizations are using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to reach ambitious sustainability goals. Sustainability cannot be seen as an outlying or standalone department.”

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Innovation Transportation Transportation 81

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 24, 2023

“Having all the data in one place also helps monitoring groups see what work is already being done in their area, so they can find other organizations nearby and decide where is best to monitor and whether there are opportunities for collaboration.”

Collaboration 105

Collaboration Quality Data Capacity 105

ivalua

AUGUST 18, 2015

The term “supplier collaboration” can mean many things to many people depending on your functional perspective. Let’s examine three ways that better collaboration with supply partners creates value for a manufacturer from product design through demand planning. Innovating.

Supplier 69

Supplier Manufacturing Collaboration Supply Chain 69

Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate’s National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) administers the Scottish national collaborative frameworks and contracts for the whole of the Scottish Public Sector, as well as agreements that can be accessed by central government organisations of the Scottish Government.

Collaboration 67

Collaboration E-catalogue Framework Agreement E-procurement 67

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 24, 2025

Indeed, an investment in digital procurement reforms is one of the best investments to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. 2) Partnerships sustain change Procurement is too vast and complex to transform alone. Partnership has been at the heart of our approach from day onehence the P in OCP.

Public Procurement 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

FedScoop

JULY 29, 2024

Additionally, the government is looking to provide “strong and sustained funding for CET [research and development] in pre-standardized coordination” as part of the long-term efforts. The USG NSSCET roadmap outlines four objectives: to sustain integrity and inclusivity, increase investment, broaden participation, and enhance the workforce.

Public Private Partnership 122

Public Private Partnership Sustainability Participation Influencing 122

ivalua

JULY 15, 2020

Following the global climate protests that swept the world in 2019, sustainability rose to become a business priority. In our latest study of UK-based procurement, supply chain and finance professionals, we found that 60% of UK businesses have decreased investment in sustainability initiatives as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration 52

ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 31, 2024

Northrop Grumman , AT&T and SEMPRE have collaborated to demonstrate the capability of a digital platform to facilitate the sharing of classified military data between aircraft maintainers and subject matter experts to perform flightline maintenance and sustainment operations.

Sustainability 104

Sustainability Networking Collaboration Data 104

ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

Last week, round 40 Procurement leaders got together in the very pleasant surroundings of the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London to talk about collaboration, and to celebrate Ivalua’s increased presence in the UK. My own contribution was to lead a discussion around collaboration.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Procurement Supply Chain Supplier 52

ivalua

JUNE 12, 2020

The need for Procurement to improve collaboration with suppliers, and other stakeholders, has gained broad acceptance in recent years. Looking beyond Covid-19, virtually any of Procurement’s growing list of objectives can be better achieved through better collaboration. Improving CSR/sustainability? Accelerating innovation?

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Supplier Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

JULY 16, 2020

16th July 2020, London – Research from Ivalua, a leading provider of spend management cloud solutions, has shown that six-in-ten (60%) UK businesses have decreased their investment in sustainability initiatives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A lack of digital maturity and a focus on supplier cost and quality are also limiting green practices.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Supply Chain Supplier Quality 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Public procurement encourages collaboration between government and private enterprises, in turn allowing public authorities to achieve sustainable and circular practices. The following blog will provide a more detailed exploration of creating sustainable procurement strategy, their benefits and challenges during implementation.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain E-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. Such engagement fosters an environment of trust, equity, and accountability, which is essential for sustainable economic development.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In recent years, sustainability has increasingly become a top priority for many organisations. With this in mind, our research found far too few European suppliers are being regularly assessed on sustainability practices, with less than a quarter (24%) seeing themselves routinely measured on carbon emissions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Finance Procurement Sustainability 98

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

By integrating the EIC’s functionalities in their procurement practices, organizations can dramatically accelerate sustainability agendas with reliable emissions data for all the direct and indirect products and services they acquire, and establish transparent reporting standards.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Innovation Supplier Sustainability 98

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

This vision aligns with the aspirations of many governments: leveraging technology to enhance public services , reduce costs, and promote sustainability. Foster sustainability by prioritizing green and energy-efficient technologies. However, one critical element often overlooked in these discussions is public procurement.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

The Softly Spark

JANUARY 13, 2025

Sustainable products are experiencing growth in both profits and consumer demand. To successfully market your sustainability efforts, you must carefully navigate the fine line between legitimate marketing and greenwashing. Recommendation: Partner with suppliers who prioritize sustainability.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Transparency Retail Education 52

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. Our intent was to have a place where stakeholders could collaborate efficiently,” Roach said. “As

Balance 52

Balance Sustainability Supply Chain Management 52

The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Navigating the public procurement process can be challenging enough then add in Buying Groups, GPO’s or group purchasing organization, collaborative procurement initiatives, purchasing networks, collaborative sourcing partners, they go by so many names. Firstly, what is collaborative procurement?

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Procurement Purchasing Public Procurement 52

ExecutiveBiz

JUNE 4, 2024

Gary Hix, chief technology officer at Hitachi Vantara Federal, said the exponential growth of data will prompt federal agencies and their partners to advance efforts to decarbonize data center infrastructures and implement sustainable strategies to meet climate goals while promoting digital diplomacy and cross-border collaboration.

Sustainability 45

Sustainability Data Collaboration 45

Open Contracting Partnership

JANUARY 16, 2025

79% found our resources very useful, too, and you asked us for more case studies and opportunities to exchange and collaborate. Annual feedback survey insights As always, we will start the year by reflecting on our annual feedback survey results. We’re humbled to learn that 91% of you recommend working with us.

Innovation 82

Innovation E-procurement Public Procurement Procurement 82

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change. See you soon!

Procurement 97

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During her visit to Armenia on July 10, 2024, Samantha Power, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator, announced $5 million in funding for a new public-private collaboration between USAID, the Government of Armenia, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Collaboration 119

Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Finance 119

ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. As the sourcing function evolves, digital procurement technologies have become crucial tools for buyers to capture and report their sustainability achievements.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Buyers Supplier E-procurement 52

The Softly Spark

AUGUST 8, 2024

Now, a trend called “greenhushing” is emerging, where companies shy away from promoting their sustainability efforts for fear of being accused of greenwashing. As leaders in business, it’s crucial to understand why open communication about sustainability initiatives is essential for building trust and credibility.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Transparency Buyers Quality 98

Bonfire

JUNE 21, 2022

The aim of this event was to help Caribbean government agencies see sustainable success in eProcurement transformation. Sustainable and scalable. The post How to create successful, sustainable eProcurement transformation appeared first on Bonfire. Defining eProcurement and where to start. Usually includes a vendor database.

Eprocurement 52

Eprocurement Sustainability Procurement Consulting 52

ivalua

AUGUST 18, 2015

The term “supplier collaboration” can mean many things to many people depending on your functional perspective. Let’s examine three ways that better collaboration with supply partners creates value for a manufacturer from product design through demand planning. Innovating.

Supplier 40

Supplier Manufacturing Collaboration Supply Chain 40

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 9, 2024

The program will culminate with a virtual Emerging Technology Showcase in collaboration with OMNIA Partners to increase visibility with education customers. The ultimate goal is for EdTech founders to leave the program ready to close new customer opportunities, expand their partner networks, raise funds and fast-track their EdTech startup.

Education 140

Education Participation Retail Data 140

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Embedding sustainability into procurement can support organisations’ wider economic, social and environmental objectives as set out in relevant policies and/or strategies and can be adapted to reflect the nature of the contract. eLearning is available from the Sustainable Procurement Tools platform.

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Sustainability Procurement Buyers 40

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 26, 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. Great stuff.

Collaboration 45

Collaboration Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing 45

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 26, 2024

Today’s news builds on the strategic collaborative agreement between the two companies, and will further empower government customers to leverage generative AI to transform their organizations and tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our nation. Intelligence Community (IC).

Innovation 124

Innovation Sustainability Logistics Efficiency 124

GovCon Wire

MARCH 6, 2024

million combined to help sustain and enhance the U.S. The company will provide a trusted network environment with cross-domain collaboration and information-sharing capabilities to sustain and enhance coalition operations under a General Dynamics‘ (NYSE: GD) mission systems division has received a pair of U.S.

Networking 64

Networking Sustainability Contract Collaboration 64

ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

The act was established to address issues of sustainability and ethical conduct in global supply chains, and has significant implications for companies and procurement organizations operating in Germany. These organizations must also conduct regular supply chain audits to ensure sustainable and responsible operating measures. .

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Ethics 97

AWS Public Sector

MAY 24, 2024

MAG has created a technology and data strategy in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to integrate the elements of its complex ecosystems and deliver efficiencies. Tech-driven efficiencies make operations more sustainable MAG is committed to a sustainable future for all airport stakeholders.

Sustainability 75

Sustainability Efficiency Integrity Integration 75

Scottish Government Procurement

MAY 9, 2024

The strategy provides a clear vision and focused direction, supporting the whole Scottish public procurement community to align, to collaborate and to deliver positive outcomes with real impacts for the people of Scotland. We have reached one year since the launch of the Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland (PPSfS).

Procurement Strategies 78

Procurement Strategies Public Procurement Procurement Tender 78