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Strategies for Designing a Contract Management Plan

The Procurement School

Author: Liz Busch Planning for a procurement should consider the entire procurement lifecycle, including contract management and close-out. However, it’s difficult to anticipate everything that may occur after the contract is signed – how does one plan for the unpredictable? Instead, do some research (e.g.

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Supply Chain Management and Cybersecurity Updates

Government Contracts & Global Trade

We will discuss the Defense Contract Management Agency’s (DCMA) mandate to examine contractor compliance with cybersecurity requirements as part of its Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) and its implications for contractors in the near future.

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The ins and outs of Collaborative Procurement

The Procurement School

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. How is the contract managed post award throughout the life of the contract.

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Supply Chain Management and Cybersecurity Updates

Government Contracts & Global Trade

More information The post Supply Chain Management and Cybersecurity Updates appeared first on McCarter & English, LLP.

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6 Key Elements of Successful RFPs and RFQs

Public Contracting Institute

Understanding the Fundamentals RFPs and RFQs are both tools used in government contracting, but they serve different purposes. An RFP is typically used for complex projects where the agency needs detailed proposals, while an RFQ is more suitable for simpler purchases where price is the primary factor.

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When should procurement be outsourced?

The Procurement School

The cost of outsourcing the services is offset by benefits of lower costs for goods and services; improved contract management; the ability to meet fluctuations in operational priorities; access to advisory services; and objective decisions void of potential conflicts.

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10 Things Your ERP Can’t Do (And Why You Need an eProcurement Solution)

Bonfire

Contract management frustration: ERP systems might have basic contract management capabilities, but they can’t handle the whole contract lifecycle, from creation to execution and renewal. Procurement software offers a one-stop solution that covers the whole range of contract management challenges.