Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

And really this is all the catalog data that feeds into GSA Advantage, which is really our online shopping site,” Lee said on Federal Monthly Insights — Contract Management Modernization. We generally negotiated those pricing and terms and conditions with our contracting officers. .”

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Federal News Network

APRIL 5, 2024

RFI to seeking feedback from providers Andrea Sampanis, the acting director of the Grants Quality Service Management Office (QSMO) in the Department of Health and Human Services, said the guidance, a new request for information and several other initiatives are part of the long-term grants modernization effort.

Management 101

Management Quality Budget Evaluation 101

ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

A Guide to Contract Management Tools and Processes including a guide to the key steps of the Contract Lifecycle Management Process and to the benefits that using Contract Management software can bring to your Procurement processes. An Overview of Contract Lifecycle Management.

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Management Contract Contract Management Supply Chain 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Rapid Optimization of Contract Management, Supplier Management and Direct Materials Sourcing. Asian Paints conceptualized a technology solution using Ivalua’s Supplier Information Management , Sourcing and Contract Management solutions to streamline the end-to-end contract management and sourcing processes. .

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

of the federal government’s overall annual contracting and buying goes to Hispanic-owned businesses. Moreover, there are more than 5 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States that are able to provide valuable services to add enhanced quality and efficiency to the U.S. In fact, only 1.7%

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Buyers Procurement Contract Government Contracts 123

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. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software. Our total workforce of 24,000 employees serve 1.9

Supplier 52

Supplier Integrity Integration Retail 52

ivalua

APRIL 11, 2019

Contract data capture and analysis to improve company-wide contract management. The solid data foundation improves the range and quality of insights possible and the complete suite allows users to access those insights from anywhere in the platform for an optimal user experience.

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Procurement Quality Data Innovation 49

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Further, suppliers play a pivotal role in innovation, ESG, risk management, quality, supply continuity, and many other critical organizational functions. Ivalua is honored to be recognized in this important evaluation covering a broad range of Procurement and Supply Chain processes.

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Supplier Management Supply Chain Media 52

The Procurement School

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Solicitation Processes Once a government buyer has issued a solicitation, they must balance meeting the government’s needs with maintaining the interest of quality vendors. Contract Management Relationships with contractors are of utmost importance, as governments rely on the deliverables they provide.

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Supply Chain Buyers Budget Quality 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.

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Efficiency Procurement Data Supply Chain 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Following these principles will allow for public sector entities to make informed decisions which will drive competition and the most advantageous combination of cost, quality and sustainability. Transparency, fair competition and also robust contract management are required to ensure that public money is being spent responsibly.

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Public Procurement Transparency Procurement Tender 52

Mercell

DECEMBER 29, 2017

The awarded contract worth € 2,4 million was a result of an extensive European tendering procedure which took almost 1 year. The awarding criteria was 60% on quality and 40% on price. Web-based contract management and supplier relation management tools ensure systemic performance- and contract monitoring avoiding revenue losses.

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E-catalogue E-procurement Procurement Tender 40

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Thankfully, there are methods that encourage procurement simplification and SME participation while maintaining a balance between risk, quality, and standards. With fewer layers of bureaucracy, it is easier to assess and measure service quality. They, unlike larger companies, do not have as much time to solicit new work.

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Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 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. Building Strong Relationships Establishing robust relationships is fundamental to winning prime contracts.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As a reform community, we agreed that we need to focus more on long-term value, with sustainability, social value, and innovation becoming increasingly important and that contract management is where this value is often won or lost. Data-powered red flags strengthen efforts to fight corruption. We’re ready to help make this happen.

Procurement 67

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Transparency 67

Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

They also come with other aids, such as bid management tools, competitor analysis, contract management, or compliance tracking, which organisations can use to improve bidding strategies and increase their odds of winning contracts. One example is Tracker Intelligence, which stands out among other private-sector platforms.

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Tender Bidding Competitive Bidding Buyers 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 repositor. The second immediate application concerns the contracts themselves: contract segmentation into clauses.

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Data Management Contract E-procurement 60

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. .

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Contract E-procurement Data Management 58

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

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A supply chain event can have a massive impact on operations and production quality and leave customers in the lurch, impacting customer satisfaction, revenue, and profits. of cost savings this way, but they can reduce leakage by about 40% with better connected sourcing, contracting and procure-to-pay processes. Uncertainty Metrics.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Transparency 52

ivalua

APRIL 11, 2019

Contract data capture and analysis to improve company-wide contract management. The solid data foundation improves the range and quality of insights possible and the complete suite allows users to access those insights from anywhere in the platform for an optimal user experience.

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Procurement Media Data Quality 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

Kevin Lynch, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Industries for the Blind Kevin Lynch dedicated the last 44 years of his outstanding career to creating meaningful employment for people who are blind, and, at the same time, provided Federal customers with reliable, high-quality, competitively priced products and services.

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E-procurement Sustainability Procurement Collaboration 64

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). Contract Management: The piece that connects the upstream and the downstream, where value starts being captured.

Supplier 52

Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Engage suppliers in data maintenance activities by making them contractually accountable for data quality and levy penalties for nonperformance. Provide suppliers with a standard methodology for managing their data, such as a portal, web form or email. . Where Are You on Your Digital Procurement Journey?

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Supplier Data Procurement Accountability 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Out-of-the-box integration to Tealbook now enables customers to discover new suppliers with a single click and access a high-quality source of supplier information. Now, customers can create and iterate on a draft contract during an RFX.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Innovation Supplier Collaboration 40

ivalua

JANUARY 24, 2022

We’ve always been focused on ensuring that we have high-quality data that’s accessible and secure. There are opportunities to leverage Master Data Management integrated with spend management suites to fix existing issues in backend systems and unify enterprise-wide data.

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Data Procurement Supply Chain Supplier 52

Federal News Network

APRIL 3, 2024

Is there any particular quality or characteristic that characterizes them? And I guess my question for the Department of Justice is if they are using data analytics, are they finding things that, for example, the Defense Contract Audit Agency is not finding, because isn’t that also a source of false claims activity?

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Supply Chain Contract Management Government Government 53

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Competitive pricing is crucial; pricing too high may result in your proposal being dismissed, while pricing too low may signal low quality. PBSC ensures contractors have the freedom to determine how to meet performance objectives, with payment contingent on achieving specified quality levels.

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Government Government Contract Government Contracts 52

Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

With its advanced supplier and contract management tools, Intenda streamlines the bidding and contract lifecycle process, offering significant benefits to suppliers. Failing to adhere to these requirements may result in the application being rejected, regardless of its quality.

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Procurement Framework Agreement Tender Supplier 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Economic Considerations Creating supply chains that help to reduce costs, minimise over spending, and help to improve product quality. These attributes can be linked to creating key performance indicators that leverages sustainability factors and contract management.

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Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 52

How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

I am reading a leaflet for a contract management portal when I overhear a conversation between a buyer and a supplier. “I Slowing Down Public Sector AI adoption PROCUREMENT CONFERENCE DAY I am at an industry conference day, there are rows upon rows of supplier stands, and tables covered with branded pens and tote bags. says a buyer.

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The Procurement School

JULY 24, 2023

This meeting is an opportunity for all parties to discuss their expectations, which may uncover misalignments about scope, timelines, quality measures, etc. This may require a contract amendment, if the solutions agreed upon are significant enough to warrant a change to the contract.

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Management Consulting Evaluation Public Procurement 52

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

In addition, quality is the cornerstone of the food and beverage industry and effective sourcing and forecasting is crucial to their operational success. Given the varying degrees of flexibility and negotiation involved, contract management must be part of their global strategic payment journey.

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Finance Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 52

The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Areas to consider include objectives, background, scope, constraints, deliverables, timing, approvals, policy and legislative requirements, evaluation criteria and methodology and contract management including KPIs. It is important that key subject matter experts (SMEs) are involved with the planning of the project.

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Procurement Bidder Procurement Strategies Evaluation 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The second, authored by Andrew Bartels and published on December 18, is The Forrester Wave™: Source-To-Contract Suites, Q4 2019. It covers spend analysis, sourcing, contract management and supplier risk and performance management (SRPM), similar in scope to Gartner’s Strategic Sourcing Application Suites Magic Quadrant.

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Supplier Eprocurement E-procurement Integration 59

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 16, 2024

We are proud to work hand-in-hand with the mission-driven employees in our federal agencies to deliver the highest quality of service and healthcare.

Price 52

Price E-procurement Contract Data 52

ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

The second, authored by Andrew Bartels and published on December 18, is The Forrester Wave : Source-To-Contract Suites, Q4 2019. It covers spend analysis , sourcing, contract management and supplier risk and performance management (SRPM), similar in scope to Gartner’s Strategic Sourcing Application Suites Magic Quadrant.

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Supplier Eprocurement E-procurement Integration 52