American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

From acquiring security staff and surveillance technology to event-specific safety gear, having a well-coordinated procurement plan is essential for effective crowd and event management. With OMNIA Partners, procurement teams have access to a portfolio of suppliers who provide quality, compliance, and reliability.

Procurement 58

Procurement Procurement Team Supplier Quality 58

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Mexico City has devised an efficient, participatory, and transparent approach to seek input from potential suppliers and the public on draft contracting documents before a formal call to tender is announced. Mexico City is proving that big plans lead to better results when citizens and businesses are part of the process.

Collaboration 57

Collaboration E-procurement Tender Bidding 57

Art of Procurement

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The post Revisiting the Importance of Supplier Watchlists appeared first on Art of Procurement. When the Chinese surveillance balloon was finally ‘removed’ from the sky over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4th, we all.

Supplier 96

Supplier Import Procurement Risk Management 96

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Cooperative purchasing lets organizations purchase goods and services through contracts already competitively solicited and awarded by a lead agency. The lead agency conducts the solicitation and RFP process, sets the terms, and awards the contract to a supplier. What is Cooperative Purchasing? Your Peers are Using Cooperatives!

Purchasing 58

Purchasing Procurement IT Quality 58

Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 1, 2024

“If you want to be a customer of choice, it’s not going to come down to the contract, it’s going. The post Is Supplier Relationship Management the Key to Procurement’s Success? appeared first on Art of Procurement.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Procurement Contract 52

ivalua

JUNE 24, 2020

Redwood City, CA June 25, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced the availability of a pre-packaged suite of solutions for financial services. Customers can effectively manage all spend and all suppliers within a single platform, or select modules to target specific processes.

Management 98

Management Supplier Category Management Procurement Strategies 98

Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

NHSS is aiming to accelerate sustainability within its frameworks in collaboration with suppliers. National Procurement manages over £1.5 billion in national contracts, for medicines, medical services consumables, non-medical supplies and services, food, and equipment used within our hospitals and health services.

Sustainability 58

Sustainability Procurement Supplier Public Procurement 58

Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 4, 2025

Meet the Buyer National is hosted by the Supplier Development Programme and partnered by Scottish Government and Scotland Excel. This in-person event provides Scottish businesses with an opportunity to connect with public sector buyers and private sector main contractors, to discuss contract and supply chain opportunities.

Buyers 63

Buyers Supplier Supply Chain Public Procurement 63

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Need to bid on federal contracts or receive federal grants? Key Takeaways Successful SAM registration is crucial for entities aiming to secure federal contracts and financial assistance, providing eligibility for programs like SBIR, STTR, and OTA grants. Start by registering in SAM.

Contract 52

Contract Accountability Bidding Government 52

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Federal Monthly Insights — Contract Management Modernization — 09/10/2024 [link] Download audio Defense contractors aren’t the only ones preparing for the launch of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0. We’re also leveraging new technology to improve contracting efficiency.”

Contract 111

Contract Supplier Logistics Efficiency 111

Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In challenging economic times, each company has to eke the most value out of every contract. The post [Pod] Who is responsible for making sure suppliers break even? But are there limitations. w/ Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner appeared first on Art of Procurement.

Supplier 88

Supplier Procurement Contract Risk Management 88

ivalua

APRIL 25, 2023

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and KPMG Norway today announced that Aker BP has gone live with Ivalua’s S2C and Supplier Relationship and Risk Management (SRM) solutions to streamline its direct and indirect procurement operations. About Ivalua Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Media 52

VWV

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

New procurement rules take effect soon heres what contracting authorities need to know about the National Procurement Policy Statement and latest guidance updates. We have picked out some key points to note. While these priorities are hardly surprising, underpinning them are eight principles to achieve these priorities.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Ethics 52

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Redwood City, CA – March 24th, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave : Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022. In today’s dynamic and uncertain environment, strong supplier relationships are a key competitive advantage. About Ivalua.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Media 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 14, 2025

In order to evaluate whether suppliers offers are giving a business the optimum value, benchmarking is required. Explore our CIPS courses today and gain insights into effective supplier management strategies. Benefits Of Benchmarking Benefits of Benchmarking Ready to deepen your procurement expertise?

Supplier 59

Supplier Supply Chain Price Procurement 59

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 4, 2025

As theOpen Contracting Partnership, we support transformational procurement reforms in over 50 countries. How can the Bank attract a wider diversity of suppliers, to optimise value for money and stimulate economic opportunity?

Procurement 52

Procurement Collaboration E-procurement Procurement Team 52

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 16, 2025

New suppliers are entering the market and bidding more actively too. The number of suppliers per buyer increased from 8.0 Open contracting data about general procurement procedures is published on the governments platform goszakup.gov.kz. on average in 2021 to 10.23 The average number of bidders per lot rose from 3.16

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Tender E-procurement 52

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 23, 2024

Firm fixed price (FFP) contracts are a common type of agreement used in government contracting. Under an FFP contract, the supplier agrees to deliver a specific product or service at a predetermined price, regardless of the actual costs incurred during the project.

Supplier 52

Supplier Price Government Government 52

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? What are the pros and cons, and what supply chain strategy will pave the way to higher margins, improved supply chain risk management in healthcare and improved patient care?

Supply Chain 88

Supply Chain Management Total Cost of Ownership Warehouse 88

Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supplier diversity is not just a box to tick on a corporate social responsibility checklist; it is a dynamic strategy. The post Supplier Diversity: How to Achieve Impact at Scale appeared first on Art of Procurement.

Supplier 69

Supplier Procurement Category Management IT 69

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

Price 105

Price Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team 105

ivalua

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that Tchibo, one of the largest coffee roasters in the world, has chosen Ivalua and its partner Capgemini to digitize Source-to-Contract (S2C) for its indirect purchasing of goods and services. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software.

Purchasing 98

Purchasing Retail IT Media 98

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Supplier diversity programs are something many procurement professionals in the United States (U.S.) These programs are as familiar to procurement professionals as concepts like spend analysis or category management. Government, which has been sponsoring diversity programs since 1969 on government contracts.

Business Strategy 64

Business Strategy Supplier Supply Chain Ethics 64

WashngtonExec

APRIL 10, 2025

Mandy Walter-Beam, Two Six Technologies As vice president of contracts and procurement at Two Six Technologies, Mandy Walter-Beam helps to shape the company’s strategic direction, foster growth and lead the complex world of compliance in government contracting. She started her career in the U.S. Air Force as an Arab linguist.

Contract 40

Contract Negotiation Supply Chain Procurement 40

Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Trying to figure out how to get a government contract? This no-nonsense guide walks you through the contracting process, from initial eligibility to bidding, and ultimately enables your small business to win contracts available every fiscal year. You’re in the right place!

Government Contracts 98

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. Reviewing pandemic responses and strategies, some CPOs and Procurement teams managed a bit better than their peers as uncertainty and change mounted.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team Tender 52

How to Crack a Nut

JANUARY 13, 2025

First, it is worth highlighting that the procurement of prototypes and their development is susceptible of direct award under the Procurement Act 2023, even where the benefits do not accrue exclusively to the contracting authority for its use in the conduct of its own affairs (as still the requirement under PCR2015, reg.14), 41 PA23 and Sch.5

Procurement 64

Procurement Tender Supplier Innovation 64

VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers. Part 2 will cover the debarment list; contract award process and what options are available to suppliers if things go wrong.

Supplier 52

Supplier Procurement Tender Transparency 52

Select GCR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Small business enterprise certification, particularly MWBE certification, helps minority and women-owned businesses secure government contracts and receive valuable support. Key Takeaways MWBE certification enhances business opportunities for minority and women-owned enterprises by prioritizing them in government contract procurement.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Government Contracts Contract Participation 52

AWS Public Sector

APRIL 3, 2025

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), procurement specialists manage over $190 million in annual spending across diverse commodity areas, many requiring detailed work scopes. The scale of this challenge is substantial. The solutions impact extends beyond simple document generation.

Procurement 64

Procurement Education Procurement Team Chief Procurement Officer 64

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

Myth 1: Women-led and -owned businesses cannot successfully deliver government contracts Women are excelling in business. For instance, women producers in Palmira are suppliers for the school meals program and other food provision services. of suppliers of large value contracts have mostly women on their management teams.

Government Contracts 80

Government Contracts Leadership Government Government 80

DemandStar

MARCH 31, 2022

If you’re part of any government procurement team, you’ve likely been asked, “What are you doing to increase supplier diversity?” It’s also likely you’ve heard of and possibly conducted disparity studies to improve your procurement process and identify the needs of different types of suppliers. Why Are They Needed?

Supplier 52

Supplier Procurement Team Procurement Bidding 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these. Be proactive to mitigate supply chain risk by understanding your suppliers. Create speed and transparency.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

The post Calculating the Cost of Convenience in Facilities Management appeared first on Art of Procurement. “Everyone has an opinion about facility services in your buildings, so you’re always trying to accommodate multiple stakeholders and juggle.

Management 78

Management Procurement Category Management Supplier 78

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Public procurement spending accounted for an average of 30% of total public spending across the region [1] and as much as 74% of that spending is wasted due to inefficiencies [2] , according to data from FISLAC , an analytics platform developed by the IDB’s Fiscal Management Division (FMM). Source: Authors’s elaboration.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Third-party Risk Management (TPRM) within Services organizations, especially Financial Services (FSI), has become critical over the last few years. In Q3 2021, The Hackett Group conducted a comprehensive performance study of third-party risk management across a wide demographic of companies. What is Third-party Risk Management? .

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Management Supplier Supply Chain 52

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 1, 2024

With a grant from the Open Government Partnership, WeSolve and Move As One reviewed 12 publicly available contracts with the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) website. All except one contract (Metro Manila) had multiple bidders.

Budget 136

Budget Transportation Transportation Bidder 136