Top Supply Chain Execs to Watch in 2024: IBM Consulting’s Troy Edgar
WashngtonExec
JANUARY 2, 2025
Troy Edgar Partner, Federal Supply Chain Transformation Leader, IBM Consulting A U.S. Supply chains are the backbone [.]
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ERP vs. Best-in-Class — What is Best for Managing the Healthcare Supply Chain
ivalua
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts.
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It’s Time to Rethink Supply Chain Risk Management
ivalua
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
The past few years have highlighted serious deficiencies in prevalent supply chain strategies and the major risk that disruptions pose to corporate success. years and companies can expect to lose 42% of one year’s EBITDA every decade due to supply chain disruptions. Assessing Risk across the Supply Chain.
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Bindi Patel Named Contracts & Procurement VP, Corporate Risk Officer at Ensco; Jeff Stevens Quoted
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Bindi Patel, a more than two-decade consulting industry veteran, has been appointed vice president of contracts and procurement and corporate risk officer at Springfield, Virginia-based defense and space manufacturing company Ensco.
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GovCon Expert Chuck Brooks Highlights Need for Risk Management Strategy, Data Protection in 3-Part Cyber Awareness Blog Series
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Chuck Brooks, president of Brooks Consulting International and a member of Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Expert program, published a three-part blog series on Deltek Project Nation in October in observance of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the first part highlighted the need for organizations to develop a risk management strategy to counter (..)
How Certified Procurement Professionals Drive Efficiency in Supply Chain Management
The Procurement School
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
P rocurement, a critical component of supply chain management, is transforming, driven by the expertise of certified procurement professionals. The impact of such training is significant, leading to more streamlined procurement processes and better decision-making in supply chain management.
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Two-Thirds of Organizations Say Reducing Supply Chain Disruption Has Increased in Priority in Response to Recurring Black-Swan Events
ivalua
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
With 30% of respondents indicating their organizations are suffering from an inability to assess risk across suppliers, many are investing in new strategies to minimize the frequency and impact of disruption. The study also found that suppliers will be vital for successfully ensuring supply continuity. About the research.
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New Ivalua study shows technology challenges are hindering procurement teams from achieving business objectives
ivalua
MARCH 31, 2020
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has announced the latest findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement and finance business leaders on Effective Procurement Performance Measurement. About Ivalua.
Carahsoft raid may be a wake up call for the reseller market
Federal News Network
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Former federal executives and industry experts said it may be time to rethink the IT value added reseller (ITVAR) approach as the FBI and DCIS raid shined a brighter light on supply chain risks that most vendors and agencies generally glossed over until now. I think the government and industry are asking that question now.
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See You in Two Weeks at the Spring Training Conference!
The Coalition for Government Procurement
APRIL 26, 2024
We remain committed to this mission at the upcoming Spring Training Conference, ensuring that attendees leave with comprehensive updates on acquisition policies, programs, and initiatives in subjects like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, the medical supply chain, and much more. We look forward to seeing you in May!
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Emerging Technology Series: Cybersecurity
FedInsider
OCTOBER 21, 2024
He oversees risk management and cybersecurity accountability for information systems, weapon systems and operational technology supporting military cyberspace operations. His portfolio includes policy and governance of the defense industrial base, cyber supply chain risk management, compliance and cybersecurity capabilities.
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Ivalua Study: Tech Challenges Hinder Procurement
ivalua
MARCH 31, 2020
31 March, Redwood City, CA – Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has announced the latest findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement and finance business leaders on Effective Procurement Performance Measurement. on time payments) and spend visibility.
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3 Ways Procurement Can Help Grow Revenues (Part 2)
ivalua
APRIL 13, 2021
While some factors, such as company size and brand, are out of your control, the top factors according to a Forrester Consulting study on collaboration are. Efficient communication, the ability to securely share information and project manage efforts are all key to scaling collaboration across more processes, suppliers & categories.
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ProcureCon Asia, 9th – 11th July 2019, Singapore
ivalua
MAY 8, 2019
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. Louis Wong, Solutions Consultant. Ivalua will be represented by: Eric Seah, Sales Director.
Thank You for a Successful Spring Training Conference!
The Coalition for Government Procurement
MAY 13, 2024
This year’s Spring Training Conference featured opportunities, including GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), GSA Pricing Tools, SAM.Gov, Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs, VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), VA Prosthetics, and the DHS Intellectual Property (IP) Investigations Center.
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Friday Flash 11/08/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Harwood, and Ashley Powers; Miller & Chevalier Chartered The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a new memorandum at the beginning of October, “Advancing the Responsible Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government” ( M-24-18 ) (the Memo), intended to help “agencies harness the power of AI.”
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5 Steps Towards Modernizing Supplier Management
ivalua
MAY 18, 2022
At the same time, organizations have never been more exposed to risk from their supply chains, from supply continuity, quality, or ESG violations. Most supply risks, whether from disruptions or ethical violations, lurk not among immediate suppliers, but in the sub-tier. Yet, too few businesses do so well.
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Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study
ivalua
MAY 9, 2023
Disruptions, ethical and compliance risks are more likely to occur deep in your supply chain. Companies are often surprised on how exposed they are to specific sub-tier suppliers that supply multiple immediate suppliers. That ensures accuracy, timeliness and better accessibility regardless of where a user is working.
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Using Data to Fortify Network Defense (E151)
FedInsider
MAY 29, 2024
To view this webinar: How to Fight Threats to the Software Supply Chain. As DCISO, Nate assists in the development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive information security strategies, risk management, agency incident response plans, and programs. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Friday Flash 02/09/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Williams, and Mickey Liebner; Mayer Brown Bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the US Congress would mandate the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (“NIST”) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (“Framework”) by federal agencies.
Friday Flash 02/02/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Williams, and Mickey Liebner; Mayer Brown Bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the US Congress would mandate the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (“NIST”) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (“Framework”) by federal agencies.
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UK's 'pro-innovation approach' to AI regulation won't do, particularly for public sector digitalisation
How to Crack a Nut
MARCH 31, 2023
The UK Government has launched a public consultation that will run until 21 June 2023. Given the relevance of the issue, it can be expected that the public consultation will attract a large volume of submissions, and that the ‘pro-innovation approach’ will be heavily criticised.
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Friday Flash 10/11/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
OCTOBER 10, 2024
During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update. James Peake , M.D.,
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Friday Flash 08/09/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Software Acquisition Guide for Government Enterprise Consumers was created by the Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force, a group co-led by CISA and industry representatives. For any assistance with registration, please contact Madyson Whiting at mwhiting@thecgp.org.
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Friday Flash 08/02/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
AUGUST 1, 2024
Contractors should also be aware of the following opportunities that the Government is considering to reduce plastics in the Federal supply chain: The fact sheet touts past Federal accomplishments, including the FSS Single Use Plastics Final Rule that the Coalition commented on in February. Reporting should begin by September 1, 2025.
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Friday Flash 08/16/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
AUGUST 15, 2024
Coalition Consults” on VA Contracting Programs The Coalition is proud to offer our latest new resource for our healthcare members, called Coalition Consults. The first set of consults address key contracting programs at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for medical/surgical supply and medical device companies.
Friday Flash 07/26/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
JULY 25, 2024
The RFI included 13 questions on infrastructure/supply chain resilience, workforce, innovation, acquisition, policy, and regulatory environment. The AISI will create evaluation tools, test AI models and safeguards, issue guidance on AI safety and risk management, and conduct technical research. B-422177, Jun. 14, 2024. [9]
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Friday Flash 07/19/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
JULY 18, 2024
After extensive deliberation, SBA, in consultation with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy and other federal agencies, determined that firms would have to recertify their size if they became large as a result of an acquisition or merger. 5] SBA’s size recertification rules are well intentioned. To register, click here.
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Friday Flash 09/20/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The priority areas are: Asset Management Vulnerability Management Defensible Architecture Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Incident Detection & Response Each priority area includes further alignment goals to address these variations. To register, click here.
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Friday Flash 04/26/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
APRIL 25, 2024
We remain committed to this mission at the upcoming Spring Training Conference, ensuring that attendees leave with comprehensive updates on acquisition policies, programs, and initiatives in subjects like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, the medical supply chain, and much more. We look forward to seeing you in May!
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How 2011 Prepared Us for Today
ivalua
MAY 7, 2020
But few remember the stress the 2011 event placed on global supply chains. . The interdependence of the global supply chain guaranteed the effects would extend far beyond the Japanese economy. . Thankfully, by 2011 the global supply chain had an arsenal of weapons to help combat the economic aftershocks of the disaster.
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Sole Source Procurement: A Guide to Single-Source Acquisitions
Select GCR
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
For instance, when a consultant possesses unique expertise and specialized knowledge based on their individual talent or creativity, sole source procurement can be justified. Therefore, procurement teams must implement strategies to manage these risks effectively.
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Friday Flash 10/20/23
The Coalition for Government Procurement
OCTOBER 19, 2023
GSA Requesting Feedback on Draft Supply Chain Risk Management Questionnaire The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Office of Information Technology Category has developed a supplier assurance questionnaire to gather information regarding cybersecurity supply chain risk management (C-SCRM).
Friday Flash 10/27/23
The Coalition for Government Procurement
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Seeking Member Feedback on GSA C-SCRM Questionnaire GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service is developing a voluntary Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Assurance Questionnaire for information and communications technology vendors.
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Friday Flash 02/16/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The AISIC will develop guidelines for “red-teaming, capability evaluations, risk management, safety and security, and watermarking synthetic content,” and will be housed within the U.S. SIZ-6208 (2023 ); Size Appeal of Odyssey System Consulting Group , Ltd. , AI Safety Institute. SIZ-6258 (2023). [5] SIZ-6178 (2022). [7]
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Friday Flash 12/01/2023
The Coalition for Government Procurement
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
The rule notes that recommendations from CISA are to be implemented only after consultation between the contractor and the agency. For Federal Information Systems using cloud computing services agencies will require Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization at the level determined by the agency.
Two New Cybersecurity Proposed Rules Mean Big Changes for Federal Contractors
Government Contracts & Investigations
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The rule notes that recommendations from CISA are to be implemented only after consultation between the contractor and the agency. For Federal Information Systems using cloud computing services agencies will require Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization at the level determined by the agency.
The Impact of US Tariffs on UK Supply Chains: What You Need to Know
Oxford College of Procurement and Supply
MARCH 24, 2025
Aimed primarily at imports from key trading partners, these tariffs are set to significantly affect a wide array of goods, directly highlighting the impact of US tariffs on UK supply chains. For procurement professionals, this development presents new challenges in cost management, supplier relationships, and regulatory compliance.
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Top Public Sector Leaders to Watch in 2025: Exiger’s Tony D’Angelo
WashngtonExec
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
As the company’s focus shifted from consulting and advisory to a traditional SaaS go-to-market strategy, D’Angelo led the creation of a completely new sales function. This team quickly met the demands of the growing supply chain risk management market, significantly expanding the customer base in a short period.
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Boosting Data Security & Cyber Resilience in Federal Health IT (E181)
FedInsider
JANUARY 1, 2025
pharmaceutical supply chain. Mr. Busby has over ten years of experience in information technology, security, and management consulting.
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Prioritizing Mission Critical Climate Resilience
FedInsider
OCTOBER 13, 2023
In this capacity Kimberly served as the Chair for the Agency’s Procurement Equity Workgroup, the Agency’s Senior Accountable Official for Supply Chain Risk Management, and the Senior Accountable Official for EPA’s Made-in-America implementation. Jane brings a lifetime career in media and government to her role.
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Friday Flash 11/03/23
The Coalition for Government Procurement
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Seeking Member Feedback on GSA C-SCRM Questionnaire GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service is developing a voluntary Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Assurance Questionnaire for information and communications technology vendors. Per the memo, in FY22, Federal agencies awarded SDBs a record-breaking $69.9
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Coalfire Federal’s Sean Finnegan on Navigating the Cyber Landscape
WashngtonExec
MARCH 13, 2025
From learning to manage up and down to working with different personalities, Finnegan found the fundamental principles of strong customer service translated well into cybersecurity consulting. A solid plan includes identifying priorities, key assets and making risk-based decisions around those priorities.
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Friday Flash 12/15/2023
The Coalition for Government Procurement
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) Releases Implementation Guidance Following President Biden’s AI Executive Order On November 1, 2023, OMB released draft guidance on Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence. 10] [1] Karthik Consulting, LLC, B-421610.2,
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