American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Tools like eProcurement platforms, contract management systems, and supplier portals streamline tasks such as order processing, invoice management, and supplier communication. Leverage Technology for Procurement Automation With the rise of digital procurement tools, automating the procurement process has never been easier.

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Purchasing Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 58

Scottish Government Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

This one-day event attracts public sector buyers, heads of department and contract managers responsible for managing the national public procurement expenditure of £16 billion a year.

Procurement 60

Procurement Public Procurement Supply Chain Buyers 60

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Special Forces Command’s small business innovation research program is unique compared to other similar efforts around government. Typically it’s in phase 3 that innovative efforts fall apart, called the valley of death. Sanders said no matter the SBIR pathway, SOCOM is looking for vendors to bring innovative ideas.

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Innovation Participation Contract Logistics 69

Federal News Network

AUGUST 21, 2024

Removing the ability to bid on multiple award contracts and altering the HUBZone price evaluation preference could inadvertently stifle the very innovation and growth the program seeks to promote. Let’s be clear here: SBA’s MPP has been a game-changer for a lot of small businesses.

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Price Evaluation Bidding Innovation 99

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

If they needed contract management, they put a contract management system in place. If they needed an ERP system or a workforce management system, they would define their requirements and either select a system to implement or build their own. . This is what Ivalua for Public Sector can do for you. .

Retail 58

Retail Transparency Bidding End to End 58

Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 9, 2024

These awards are a unique opportunity to showcase the Power of Procurement, the innovations, initiatives and achievements of organisations that are leading the way for public procurement in Scotland. Entries are open for the 2024/25 GO Awards Scotland !

Supply Chain 48

Supply Chain Public Procurement Procurement Team Procurement 48

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As the University of Nottingham’s Anna Maria La Chimia pointed out, it’s often workers on insecure, zero-hours contracts. It will be a hub for procurement professionals to share ideas, collaborate, and drive innovation. The post A New Era of Procurement in Europe: Time for Bold Change appeared first on Open Contracting Partnership.

Procurement 67

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Transparency 67

ivalua

APRIL 11, 2019

Contract data capture and analysis to improve company-wide contract management. Additional AI-powered capabilities showcased include: Advanced invoice data capture capabilities that help drive fully digital invoice processing. A broad set of other AI applications to improve automation and access to information.

Procurement 49

Procurement Quality Data Innovation 49

Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 2, 2024

Many of the procurements were digital in nature requiring an innovative approach which successfully secured a platform that drives the production, creation and operation of the benefits devolved to the Scottish Parliament. These adaptions have remained as an integral constituent of post COVID-19 contracts.

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Procurement Team Procurement Public Procurement Collaboration 57

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Further, suppliers play a pivotal role in innovation, ESG, risk management, quality, supply continuity, and many other critical organizational functions. This builds on Ivalua’s recognition as a leader in each individual area, Source-to-Contract , Contract Management , Supplier Risk & Performance Management and Procure-to-Pay. .

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Media 52

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

AUGUST 28, 2019

Those are just two of several findings in the Governing Institute’s newly released 2019 procurement survey, 5 Trends That Are Reshaping How Governments Buy , which highlights some of the biggest emerging trends, issues and innovative best practices in state contracts and purchasing. Contact: Justine Brown. e.Republic. 916-932-1463.

Procurement 49

Procurement Government Government Purchasing 49

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Based on the program’s requirements, these companies are not exclusively focused on set-aside government contracts and are in fact well-positioned for commercial success and growth.

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Buyers Procurement Contract Government Contracts 123

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Upstream covers all the strategic procurement activities such as spend analysis, sourcing, contract management and supplier management (which includes supplier information, risk and performance management). Also included: supplier improvement plans, innovation plans and overall supplier collaboration.

Supplier 52

Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Awarding the Contract The winning supplier is selected based on clear criteria, ensuring fair and competitive procurement. Contract Management Once the deal is signed, contract management ensures the supplier delivers as promised. It covers everything from tendering and bidding to contract management.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We aim to deliver exceptional training and consulting in public sector procurement and contract management. Our learners emerge as well-prepared professionals, ready to drive organizational efficiency and innovation. Let us guide you in navigating the complexities of procurement and contract management.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Management 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Prescriptive Analytics: Suggests optimal procurement strategies, for example, automating procure-to-pay processes or improving contract management protocols to offer strategic guidance. These tools not only support cost reduction initiatives but also enhance supplier performance and contract management.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Data Supply Chain 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Together with its strategic partner Optis Consulting, Ivalua’s solution has digitally enabled FCL’s policies and processes for core procurement activities, including sourcing and contract management. About Federated Co-operatives Limited and the Co-operative Retailing System.

Supplier 52

Supplier Integration Integrity Retail 52

ivalua

APRIL 5, 2023

With the same enthusiasm and innovation as always, we gathered together this year to explore a new frontier of possibilities in procurement. The 12 Customer/Partner Day breakout sessions featured Ivalua’s talented solution and product experts–bringing innovation and “groundbreaking” discussion topics into the mix!

Supplier 52

Supplier Innovation Collaboration Procurement 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

The best bid is not always the cheapestit is the one offering the highest overall benefit considering durability, innovation, and economic impact. Leveraging market intelligence tools to benchmark pricing and demonstrate innovation can help businesses align with public sector procurement rules and increase competitiveness.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Procurement Tender 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 13, 2024

Day One Speakers Keynote Speakers: Christine Harada , Senior Advisor, OFPP, OMB Moshe Schwartz , President, Etherton and Associates Panelists: Bonnie Evangelista , Acting Deputy Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer for Acquisitions, DoD Polly Hall , Senior Advisor to the Chief Procurement Officer, DHS Udaya Patnaik , Chief Innovation (..)

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Procurement Participation Professional Services 59

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

Streamlining Operations with Smart Contracts Smart contracts, self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into lines of code, are another blockchain innovation that promises to streamline public procurement.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Integration Integrity 52

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Key Takeaways Prime contractors, central to federal contracts, manage and ensure compliance with government projects, hiring subcontractors and overseeing all aspects from start to finish. This article will explore what is prime contractor roles, responsibilities, and the importance of prime contractors in government projects.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Redwood City, CA – October 26, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading global spend management cloud provider, and Consus, a leading global supply chain solutions provider, today announced that Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) has successfully deployed Ivalua’s platform to empower its procurement digital transformation, with Consus leading implementation.

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Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Chief Procurement Officer 10

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

When the public sector increases SME participation, the results produce increased regional economic growth, enhanced innovation on pilot projects, and a better value for dollar. All parties involved reduced layers of bureaucracy and kept the process lean and innovative.

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Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

Bonfire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Innovations shaping our future—that was the theme of this year’s NIGP Annual Forum hosted in Boston from August 21st to 24th. Many of the tools procurement teams are searching for (contract management, evaluations, vendor engagement, etc.) simply don’t exist in ERPs. One barrier that came up frequently was buy-in.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Team Procurement Bidding 52

VWV

JUNE 15, 2021

Contracting authorities are required to have regard to three national priority outcomes in designing their procurement strategies: Creating new businesses, new jobs and new skills Tackling climate change and reducing waste Improving supplier diversity, innovation and resilience None of these national priorities should come as a surprise.

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Procurement Procurement Team Procurement Strategies 40

ivalua

APRIL 11, 2019

Contract data capture and analysis to improve company-wide contract management. Recognized as a Leader by Gartner and other top analysts, Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay suite is leveraged over 300 leading companies across the globe to manage over $500 Billion in direct and indirect spend.

Procurement 40

Procurement Media Data Quality 40

ivalua

MAY 15, 2019

Contract Lifecycle management is an area we have seen huge demand in over the last year or two. Many of our customers leverage our contract management solution for both authoring or contract repositor. Christopher Bourez, Artificial Intelligence Architect at Ivalua.

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Data Management Contract E-procurement 60

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

To be successful, your procurement team will need to be expert at supplier relationship management, contract management and sourcing and skilled at managing procurement cost as it contributes positively to the business. Direct vs Indirect Procurement.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Team 52

ivalua

MAY 15, 2019

Contract Lifecycle management is an area we have seen huge demand in over the last year or two. Many of our customers leverage our contract management solution for both authoring or contract repository. One of the initial use cases the team is tackling is for contract analysis. .

Contract 58

Contract E-procurement Data Management 58

ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

Collaboration is key to a successful solution and we are able to achieve this with innovative partnerships. This year, our discussions covered Invoice Automation, Scope 3 Emissions, Contract Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, Indirect/Services Procurement, and Supplier Management–Customer of Choice.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Collaboration Procurement 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 28, 2022

This bill sends plenty of money to the state and local governments–but along with these allocations comes solicitations, procurements, contracts, deadlines, reporting requirements, and other overhead. We need to mobilize and challenge traditional processes and look for areas where we can change, innovate, or automate. .

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Procurement Team Bidding 52

ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

It’s a style of working that produced innovative thinking – but by its nature, could be hit and miss; where “miss” could have a significant negative impact to an organisation’s balance sheet. But now with strategic sourcing and category management, the process has become much easier to track, monitor and control.

Procurement 40

Procurement IT Purchasing Supply Chain 40

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Procurement promotes the use of digital tools, resources and applications to drive sustainable innovation across multiple sectors and determine the systems needed to achieve a more environmentally conscious transition. The post Sustainable and Circular Procurement Practices in Public Sector Procurement appeared first on Tracker.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 52

ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

Can an organization start with a Public Portal and Supplier Management Solution and then add solicitations, contract management, and purchasing solutions as they mature or as funding becomes available ? Just because models are sold under a single logo does not ensure that they effectively integrate. Improving Collaboration .

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Procurement Team 52

ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

And increasingly, that means collaborative working with key suppliers who can support that need to be innovative, flexible and agile. Or to take another example, if you’re looking for innovative recyclable plastics to replace less good current options, you will probably need to work closely with suppliers. .

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Collaboration Procurement Supply Chain Supplier 52