FedInsider

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Garris develops and leads complex technical initiatives including key vulnerability and critical asset determination, policy development, investigative oversight and coordination, intelligence program implementation and data science program implementations. public sectors).

Networking 130

Networking Data Participation Leadership 130

FedTech Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

As agencies move into this new era of AI-driven innovation — and original equipment manufacturers position themselves to meet growing demand — technology procurement decisions are taking on greater significance.

Manufacturing 144

Manufacturing Demand Budget Innovation 144

ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

million modification to a Network Tactical Common Data Link systems procurement contract, increasing the total value of the basic contract to $296.2 The modification includes the manufacturing, testing and delivery of NTCDL systems, which will be installed on multiple platforms […]

Contract 52

Contract Electronics Manufacturing Procurement Contracts 52

FedScoop

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This is attributable to December 2022 legislation that mandated that medical device manufacturers submit to FDA their plans to identify and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities for any new medical device that were introduced to consumers starting in March 2023.

Manufacturing 139

Manufacturing Accountability Networking Data 139

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This post explains how healthcare organizations and partners can use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build secure and scalable infrastructure for secondary usage of health data in alignment with the European Health Data Space (EHDS). This is the first of two posts describing an AWS reference architecture for EHDS.

Data 75

Data Collaboration Electronics Innovation 75

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Two data points help us understand some important facets of federal contracting. Second data point: The number of protests of task and deliver orders remained constant. million for most non-manufacturing contracts. Ricky Clark, the NITAAC deputy director, is now acting director, a spokesperson confirmed. million from $4.5

Thresholds 102

Thresholds E-procurement Accountability Procurement 102

ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2015

For manufacturers, key functions such as sourcing and supplier management have become more challenging as the result of increasing supply chain complexity. One area that manufacturers need to focus on is improving supply chain visibility. Manufacturers need to understand every supplier, processor, trader, smelter, etc.,

Supply Chain 49

Supply Chain Manufacturing Supplier Capacity Capacity 49

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 52

USFCR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

and Canadian contractors who want to access unclassified but sensitive military technical data. If your company plans to work with the Department of Defense (DoD) , obtaining JCP certification is often necessary to handle the technical data required for these projects. The Joint Certification Program (JCP) is critical for U.S.

IT 105

IT Manufacturing Data Contract 105

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Recently, I asked the folks at Spend Matters… “If you were advising sourcing and supplier management professionals in the manufacturing industry, what external data sources would you suggest they look at acquiring and integrating into their tools and processes?” Published with permission from Spend Matters.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Integrity Integration Data 40

ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 16, 2024

As a prime contractor on the HydRON-DS Element #1 agreement, Kepler aims to advance the ESA’s data transport capabilities by providing acumen in spacecraft constellation design, manufacturing, networking and operations, the satellite telecommunications […]

Transportation 59

Transportation Transportation Data Telecommunication 59

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

leadership on artificial intelligence, announcing Thursday the creation of a new task force on data center infrastructure and related measures following a meeting with several executives of leading AI and tech companies. The White House is pursuing several new efforts meant to advance U.S. Similarly, the U.S.

Data 130

Data Manufacturing Participation Leadership 130

Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Enabling Technology – Decentralized Trial – Home Focus (proposals due January 10, 2024) BARDA requests project proposals to conduct a study designed to assess potential correlates of protection using immunogenicity data correlated to symptomatic COVID-19 following vaccination with an FDA licensed/authorized COVID-19 vaccine.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Innovation Collaboration Data 130

FedScoop

AUGUST 22, 2024

As enterprises increasingly rely on real-time data processing and automation, edge computing has become vital to modern IT infrastructure. Latency and bandwidth sensitivity: Applications like autonomous vehicles and smart manufacturing require near-instantaneous data processing, which demands low-latency and high-bandwidth capabilities.

Innovation 114

Innovation Data Manufacturing Demand 114

Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 22, 2024

During his speech at National Whistleblower Day, Boeing whistleblower Ed Pierson, the Executive Director of The Foundation for Aviation Safety , an aviation industry watchdog group, revealed that he had uncovered new documents underscoring Boeing’s alleged shortcomings in the manufacturing of 737 Max planes.

Manufacturing 109

Manufacturing Quality Networking Government 109

ivalua

JANUARY 20, 2016

As the New Year approaches, there will no doubt be a lot of talk about the ‘ manufacturer of the future ’. The world of manufacturing is quickly evolving, driven by production modernization, materials innovation, big data, and a new type of workforce. It’s time to add some data experts to your teams.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Supplier Collaboration Risk Management 40

ivalua

JUNE 24, 2015

Big data is more than a buzz term, and if you are a strategic sourcing professional, it is a concept that should not be ignored. Big data is about synthesizing and making sense of information — better and quicker than your competition. So are you getting the most out of big data ? Velocity: How quickly do you create data?

Strategic Sourcing 55

Strategic Sourcing Data Supplier Manufacturing 55

ivalua

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been selected by Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to further improve the efficiency of its procurement processes and uphold and strengthen supply chain risk management thanks to Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution. Redwood, CA, 17 October, 2022. Markus Leutert.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Efficiency Procurement 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

S2P and Mitigating Effects of Inflation One way of mitigating these effects is through S2P solutions – providing visibility into a company’s spend data across all categories of spend and help identify opportunities for cost savings through better supplier management techniques. Doug has a B.S.

Price 105

Price Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team 105

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

With streamlined category management, reliable data, optimization of strategic sourcing, standardization of processes, supplier compliance, and risk mitigation, procurement professionals can create a more sustainable and profitable procurement environment.

Procurement 97

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The collected visual data then flows into the AWS Cloud , where artificial intelligence (AI)-powered analytics scan for any signs of impending failure due to corrosion, cracks, vegetative clearances, evidence of animals, storm damage, or manufacturing defects.

Retail 72

Retail Supply Chain Manufacturing Utilities 72

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Section 1704 of the Senate bill would require DoD to modernize its “cyber red teams” by utilizing cyber threat intelligence and threat modeling, automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities, and data collection and correlation. Inclusion of Semi-Conductor Manufacturers in Cybersecurity Collaboration Center.

Networking 173

Networking Data Evaluation Government Contracts 173

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

These systems provide real-time data on vehicle location, fuel consumption, maintenance needs and driver behavior. Implementing a preventive maintenance strategy, supported by data from telematics and fleet management systems, can prevent minor issues from becoming major problems. Manufacturer-specific training.

Management 118

Management Government Government Efficiency 118

ivalua

OCTOBER 15, 2015

In the world of supplier management, the risk register is becoming a prominent and high profile tool for manufacturers. You need to determine the specific data that must be collected and analyzed, including modeling early warning indicators that would benefit the business. Focus on it. Here is a good resource to learn more.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Supplier Supply Chain Risk Management 40

FedScoop

JULY 11, 2024

Federal government agencies would be prohibited from using certain products if they were purchased from an entity other than the original manufacturer or an authorized reseller under a new bipartisan Senate bill. The Securing America’s Federal Equipment (SAFE) in Supply Chains Act was introduced Thursday by Sens.

Electronics 103

Electronics Purchasing Supply Chain Manufacturing 103

Federal News Network

JUNE 12, 2024

The House Homeland Security Committee advanced a raft of new legislation today, including a bill aimed at cutting major Chinese battery manufacturers out of the Department of Homeland Security’s supply chain. The study would evaluate whether such a program could rely on location data from employees’ phones.

Supply Chain 118

Supply Chain Transportation Transportation Manufacturing 118

FedScoop

JANUARY 22, 2025

Unlike other manufacturers, each part of a Rivian connects to a central processor through just two wires, reducing the number of components that can break or fail, and reducing the cost to maintain. Most vehicles are generations behind the electronics in our pockets when released, then rapidly outdated as time progresses.

Automotive 63

Automotive Integrity Integration Electronics 63

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

One such organization was Navistar, a leading manufacturer of commercial trucks, busses and proprietary engines that recently participated in a series of CPO interviews conducted by Ivalua and Art of Procurement. The post 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience for Manufacturers in a Post-Covid World appeared first on Ivalua.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Supplier Procurement Team 52

ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making. Transparency, or ability to scale data, across an organization.

Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Procurement Team 69

SmallGovCon

JANUARY 26, 2024

Contracting Vehicles: Understanding GSA Schedules, IDIQs, and Beyond Bipartisan bill strives for ‘more nimble and meaningful’ federal contracting Federal ‘neurodiversity’ initiatives slowly getting off the ground GSA hosts roundtable with business leaders on advancing equity in federal contracting Can a data environment actually improve federal procurement? (..)

Government Contracts 105

Government Contracts Manufacturing Purchasing Price 105

Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 31, 2024

and its subsidiaries will pay $5 million to settle charges that they violated the False Claims Act (FCA) “by falsely overstating cost or pricing data included in a subcontract proposal for work under a contract with the U.S. Department of the Army.” Army’s Tank Automotive Command (TACOM).

Contract 116

Contract Automotive Price Negotiation 116

ivalua

AUGUST 10, 2015

Recently, I had the pleasure of hanging out with 16 different Tier 1 automotive manufacturers in the same evening. Manufacturers need better supplier information. Unfortunately, after this point of agreement, the conversations proceeded down many different paths including: data quality issues (timeliness and accuracy).

Automotive 63

Automotive Supplier Manufacturing Quality 63

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

We must utilize every resource available to develop newer, stronger, safer tech which, in turn, will spur advances in national security, energy-efficiency, manufacturing, and more.” “To ensure prosperity at home and maintain America’s scientific advantage abroad, we must innovate. I’m introducing the bipartisan DOE AI Act with Rep.

Efficiency 92

Efficiency Innovation Utilities Manufacturing 92

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 3, 2024

million Thai citizens seeking treatment for pollution-related illnesses at the start of 2024 ( up 23 percent from 2023, according to data from the country’s National Economic and Social Development Council). In parts of the country, air pollution reached some of the world’s deadliest levels in recent years, with 1.6

Quality 81

Quality Education Public Goods Data 81

Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Semiconductor manufacturers — as well as manufacturers of materials and equipment used to make semiconductors — that seek to take advantage of the incentives established by the CHIPS Act are likewise required to follow the prevailing wage requirements of the DBA.

IT 130

IT Thresholds Manufacturing Contract 130

ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

AFWERX has selected WillCo Tech to work on a project to manufacture an Automated Talent Management system for the Department of the Air Force, or DAF.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Data Management IT 59

ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Danish government requested to purchase up to 5,832 M1156 Precision Guidance Kits manufactured by Northrop Grumman and related elements of logistics and program support, including ancillary items, compatibility testing, firing tables, technical assistance, technical data and […]

Purchasing 59

Purchasing Logistics Government Government 59