The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

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. Outsourcing is getting attention. Outsourcing is a logical option.

Procurement 52

Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier 52

Bonfire

APRIL 3, 2023

Limited supplier reach: ERP systems don’t go far enough when it comes to reaching and managing suppliers. There’s often little visibility into supplier performance and risk, limited supplier collaboration and communication, and little or no ability to manage supplier contracts and agreements.

Eprocurement 52

Eprocurement Strategic Sourcing Supplier Bidding 52

Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In our analysis of recommendations from major digital reviews we have found three distinct themes relating to procurement and contract management.

Procurement 57

Procurement Tender Public Procurement Contract Management 57

ivalua

JULY 11, 2022

New release features AI-powered contract management, more seamless messaging and communications, supplier risk and performance enhancements and procure-to-pay efficiency . AI-powered contract management. On the AI front, Ivalua enhanced its leading CLM solution with AI-Powered Contract Data Capture.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Collaboration Innovation Supplier 52

How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

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. I am reading a leaflet for a contract management portal when I overhear a conversation between a buyer and a supplier. “I

Bidder 52

Bidder Tender Buyers Bidding 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. .

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Contract Supplier Contract Management 52

Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 2, 2024

Over this period, MPIP has delivered almost two thousand contracts, securing over £40 million in savings and embedding Community Benefits and Fair Work. The latter has delivered workplace benefits such as over 60 Modern Apprentices and all current suppliers now commit to paying the real Living Wage (RLW) to directly engaged employees.

Procurement Team 57

Procurement Team Procurement Public Procurement Collaboration 57

ivalua

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Headquartered in Utrecht, bol.com is one of the most successful retail platforms for third-party suppliers in Europe with 13 million customers in the Netherlands and Belgium, and around 3,000 employees. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize.

Strategic Sourcing 52

Strategic Sourcing Retail E-procurement Contract 52

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

These professionals excel in managing supplier relationships, understanding contract nuances, and mitigating risks. We aim to deliver exceptional training and consulting in public sector procurement and contract management. Let us guide you in navigating the complexities of procurement and contract management.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Management 52

The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Some collaborative procurement organizations have open memberships that also includes private sector members or suppliers, you should consider how that impacts your decision to participate with that group. How is the contract managed post award throughout the life of the contract.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Procurement Purchasing Public Procurement 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which provide procurement with the tools needed to maximize the value they get from their supplier relationships, automate and streamline processes, and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

This complex series of business processes includes everything from supplier and category management to sourcing projects and contract negotiations and often suffers from inefficiency, poor visibility, unnecessary complexity and missed opportunities. Strategic category management.

Category Management 40

Category Management Supplier Negotiation Contract Management 40

ivalua

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

One of the most important issues the pandemic exposed has been that most manufacturers have only a limited view into any of their suppliers beyond Tier One. Most have little understanding of who is supplying their suppliers or those suppliers’ suppliers. And which suppliers are you replacing? . Lesson One.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Risk Management Evaluation 52

ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

For the vast majority of organisations, suppliers must play their part when it comes to agile business and speed to market. That requires extraordinary work internally and co-ordination with key suppliers. The related objective for that firm is that no less than 70% of those new products should come from supplier-generated ideas. .

Collaboration 85

Collaboration Innovation Procurement Supplier 85

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 22, 2024

Understanding the Responsibility According to the “Guide to Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK),” 7th edition, 2023, “ Contract administration encompasses the duties and tasks required to administer a contract from award to closeout.”

Contract Administration 59

Contract Administration Contract Tender Procurement 59

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Creating Value occurs when sourcing and procurement uses relevant sourcing processes and tools to engage and select the best fit supplier. Monitoring and measuring value is where the procurement organization takes a holistic view of the Source-to-pay process and supplier relationships. What is Direct Procurement?

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Team 52

Procureware

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In the beginning, our software was simply a tool to post RFP documents, later we added supplier registration, then online bidding, and finally contract management to our ProcureWare platform. In recent years, supplier self-registration has also gained traction in the private sector. Analyze and document your processes.

Management 40

Management Insurance Bidding Supplier 40

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Introduction to Sustainable Public Procurement This eLearning is intended for all those involved in commissioning and procurement, for example: internal customers; budget holders; specifiers; procurers; subject matter experts; and contract managers, etc.

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Sustainability Procurement Buyers 40

ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

For the short-term, a shift to local production alleviated reliance on Asian suppliers and helped mitigate risk, but a longer-term solution will require identifying opportunities to optimize costs, find alternative suppliers and enhance supply chain visibility. Enter eProcurement.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Eprocurement Procurement Team Supplier 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

In order to avoid this issue the opportunity listing advertising the procurement should be distributed to all registered suppliers and where possible also sent to industry organizations for posting on its website. Reviewing performance is a key aspect of regular contract review meetings.

Procurement Contracts 40

Procurement Contracts Procurement Bidder Contract 40

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

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Paris, France – 20 November, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions and its key consulting partner Kronos Group have joined forces to successfully deliver Purchase2Pay & Contract Management at H.Essers, a major logistics service provider.

Contract Management 9

Contract Management Management Logistics Contract 9

ivalua

APRIL 5, 2023

Our speakers covered: Scope 3 emissions, Invoicing, Supply Chain Resilience, Contract Management, Supplier Management, and the Procure-to-Pay Roadmap.

Supplier 52

Supplier Innovation Collaboration Procurement 52

ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

This year, our discussions covered Invoice Automation, Scope 3 Emissions, Contract Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, Indirect/Services Procurement, and Supplier Management–Customer of Choice. Thank you to our guest speakers, Solution Consultants, and the Product Marketing team!

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Collaboration Procurement 52

Mercell

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Public institutions and commercial companies alike, Negometrix offers clear insight, structure and support in selecting the best suppliers. Web-based contract management and supplier relation management tools ensure systemic performance- and contract monitoring avoiding revenue losses.

E-catalogue 40

E-catalogue E-procurement Procurement Tender 40

ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

And increasingly, that means collaborative working with key suppliers who can support that need to be innovative, flexible and agile. Sometimes action can be taken by the buyer that either does not affect the supplier or just requires their agreement.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Procurement Supply Chain Buyers 52

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 18, 2024

Resources for FedRAMP success To help you navigate the FedRAMP certification process, Public Contracting Institute offers a range of training courses and resources. Our expert-led programs cover various aspects of government contracting, including cybersecurity, intellectual property, and contract management.

Contract 52

Contract Government Contracts Price Contract Administration 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

It is just as valid to sign a contract extension with an incumbent supplier as it is to run a full RFP and intensive negotiation process. Listening to stakeholders and suppliers and conducting independent research about the market will ensure a level of understanding and an ability to be creative that can’t be confined to a checklist.

Strategic Sourcing 59

Strategic Sourcing Supplier Procurement Price 59

ivalua

JUNE 11, 2019

At some point, there was a need for this, a solicitation process to select a supplier, a competitive bidding process, a contract negotiation, transactions and so on. Some of the solution highlights for state and local solution include: Public Portal: Public catalogs, FOIA & bid protest management, optimized search.

Procurement 67

Procurement IT Public Procurement Supplier 67

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. .

Retail 58

Retail Transparency Bidding End to End 58

Mercell

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

This professional community knows that solicitations and contract management are going to be digitalized in the coming years, and appreciates our knowledge and experience in the sector. Prioritize the development of product modules and features pertaining to the US market 4.

Procurement 52

Procurement E-procurement Eprocurement Supply Chain 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. After they designed, built, and deployed the solution, they could register hundreds of suppliers within hours of launching.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Procurement Team Bidding 52

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

For a comprehensive understanding of blockchain’s role in government contracting, our [link] in-depth insights into incorporating cutting-edge technologies into procurement strategies.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Integration Integrity 52

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

JUNE 24, 2022

If a contract includes DFARS 252.204-7020, the contractor is required to post summary level scores of their NIST SP 800-171 Assessments in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) database. The requirement is not retroactive. Contractors can conduct a self-assessment to achieve Basic Level certification.

Negotiation 40

Negotiation Contract Supplier Contract Management 40

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

Implementing e-GP requires training and capacity building for procuring entity officials and suppliers, auditors, evaluators, contract managers, and oversight bodies. Comprehensive and ongoing training programs can be a game-changer in ensuring that users are well-equipped to use the system.

E-procurement 75

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 75

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 Participation Procurement Professional Services 59

GovCon & Trade

JANUARY 2, 2024

Contractors must annually self-certify, either through internal resources or engaging a third party, that these 15 requirements are implemented and enter the results in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Obtaining a CMMC Level 2 certification is a prerequisite to scheduling an assessment with the DIBCAC.

Contract 147

Contract Supply Chain Electronics IT 147