GovSpend

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Paige emphasized the importance of assessing a vendor’s credibility and reliability using historical data, including which government agencies they’ve worked with and whether they deliver goods and services on time. This revelation motivated him to bring more transparency to government purchasing.

Procurement 105

Procurement Purchasing Price Bidding 105

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 6, 2023

It is thus important to understand the shortcomings inherent to this approach and to the model AI clauses, before assuming that their use will actually ensure the ‘trustworthy, transparent, and accountable development [and deployment] of AI technologies’. Much more is needed than mere reliance on the model AI clauses.

Buyers 88

Buyers E-procurement Transparency Procurement 88

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In response to FedScoop questions, the commissioner also commented on Taiwan’s plan to build a Starlink-esque internet service and the demand for spectrum from both federal and non-federal users. JR: We help manage the most important infrastructure you can’t see, which is the spectrum of our skies. Chamber of Commerce.

Telecommunication 115

Telecommunication Import Innovation Sustainability 115

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Vishal Patel and Peter Hunt delivered their session ‘Creating Value with Strategic Sourcing’ to discuss how Procurement professionals are recognizing that the fast-paced digital landscape of today demands new approaches to category management and strategic sourcing. The answer is simple – automation.

Procurement 97

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Caseworks have explained that they were forced to rush through vetting processes to keep up with demands. Senator Johnson noted the importance of protecting whistleblowers in his opening statement, explaining that Congress always needs whistleblowers to come forward.

Transparency 101

Transparency Demand Government Government 101

WashngtonExec

APRIL 10, 2025

Below, Walter-Beam expands on her career path, current growth opportunities and priorities, the importance of mentorship, and more. I take immense pride in making sure our solutions are not only delivered with precision but with the urgency and responsibility that national security demands. A career doesnt have to be a straight line.

Contract 40

Contract Supply Chain Negotiation Procurement 40

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 9, 2024

Where contracts contain arbitration agreements, parties ( e.g. , suppliers and demanders) may litigate their disputes over non-compliance with ESG-provisions before an arbitral tribunal. Conclusion The future of arbitration can be shaped by integrating ESG factors and AI, and by prioritising diversity, accessibility, and transparency.

Finance 98

Finance Transparency Demand Sustainability 98

ivalua

APRIL 17, 2023

These advancements in public procurement processes have driven a critical yet growing demand for procurement software solutions that support efficient planning, execution, management – ultimately resulting in greater insights into government operations. Transparency Finally, transparency is critical in public sector procurement.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Transparency Supplier 52

Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Sensitive Information As government agencies rely more on digital solutions, the importance of robust cybersecurity cannot be overstated. This is especially important during peak demand periods, such as tax season or during emergency responses.

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Efficiency 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Apple’s sourcing and supplier management practices are under a constant microscope and have certainly taught us many valuable lessons including: The importance of keeping your supply chain as simple as possible. The need to demand supplier transparency and responsibility.

Supplier 53

Supplier Supply Chain Management Demand 53

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Fast forward to today, having many different systems with separate pockets of data has created not only transparency issues, it increases the amount of manual work that must be done to answer even the most straightforward inquiries. The public sector needs to emphasize transparency, to show the public ‘the money’.

Retail 58

Retail Transparency Bidding End to End 58

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

Responsible AI mitigating the risks Organizations that use generative AI must build responsible AI systems that are fair, explainable, robust, secure, transparent, and safeguard privacy. It’s important to be able to justify how these process-support systems arrived at choices. Good governance is fundamental for responsible systems.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Data Innovation Transparency 78

The Softly Spark

JANUARY 13, 2025

Sustainable products are experiencing growth in both profits and consumer demand. Consumers today expect transparency, proof, and meaningful action. Making your sustainability journey transparent to your customers will build trust. But making green claims is risky and not as simple as it may seem.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Transparency Retail Education 52

GovLoop

MAY 10, 2024

.” — Rochelle Haynes , Managing Director of What Works Cities Using Data Agencies collect data at monthly or quarterly intervals, compiling several years’ worth of information (a long-term perspective is important), and establish benchmarks that offer context. Values transparency and is thoughtful/ strategic about public engagement.

Data 52

Data Public Private Partnership Transparency Management 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This blog looks to address the role and importance of driving long-term sustainability and supporting the development of a circular economy. Ineffective supply chain transparency : Some buyers may have vast and complex global supply chains, leading to a lack of transparency and understanding of supply chains.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The panelists agreed that diversity is important and that raising awareness among parties could help enhance its consideration. Isepponi and Bucki both emphasized the importance of an active tribunal and of direct communication between arbitrators and parties as key factors in driving efficiency.

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Balance Quality 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As buyers we often expect a lot from our suppliers, but do we take the time to think about what they need from us in order to perform to the standard we often demand of them? It is important for us to remember the suppliers perspective and to effectively communicate with them, so we receive the end product that we want.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Ethics Sustainability 52

The Procurement School

JUNE 25, 2023

While there are many similarities, the nuances of public legislation and free trade requirements create a procurement environment that is more regulated, demands a greater level of transparency, and requires vigilance to stay on top of the constantly changing landscape. where do public sector procurement rules come from?

Procurement 52

Procurement Thresholds Public Procurement Transparency 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

AUGUST 19, 2024

It is not just the top tier or tier one suppliers that demand our focus but the whole chain. Whilst understanding that a supplier has the capacity, cash flow or competence is very important to allow us to ensure continuity of supply, the ESG factors will contribute to understanding whether a supplier is going to be sustainable.

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Ethics Buyers Supplier 59

FedInsider

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As organizations considering maturing their Zero Trust architectures, ICAM provides an important and essential function to realizing part of a zero trust implementation. Before moving to private industry, Kingsberry served as chief information officer for the federal Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board.

Engineering 111

Engineering Leadership Management Networking 111

AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

The goals are to help government address complex policy issues, adapt to changing demands, and provide insights that ultimately benefit the Canadian public. Trust and transparency will be prioritized as more data is collected and leveraged. This will empower employees to use data effectively in their roles.

Data 75

Data Government Government Demand 75

NIH NITAAC

JANUARY 5, 2022

Dear Federal Partners, Information technology manufacturers and suppliers across the country are struggling with significant supply chain disruptions that are impacting their ability to meet customer and market demands. It is our promise to be transparent and to tackle the supply chain issues we are currently facing head on.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Warehouse Electronics Capacity 52

FedScoop

APRIL 1, 2024

This method streamlines the IT advancement process, enabling rapid, incremental improvements and offering a clear path to achieving the intended modernization objectives with reduced risk and increased transparency. It also demands tapping the expertise of experienced “digital accelerator” partners.

Innovation 58

Innovation Demand Budget Price 58

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In his speech, Mr Singh highlighted the importance of integrity, ethics and the rule of law, which were foundational to how SIAC and Singapore had built a trusted system, and underlined SIAC’s continued commitment to upholding these fundamental values. This was followed by a welcome address from Mr Davinder Singh SC.

Ethics 52

Ethics Supply Chain Transparency Import 52

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 6, 2024

The 2022 press release also acknowledged that many companies have already begun to independently attempt to meet investor demand for more information on climate risk disclosures. The March, 2022 proposed rule attracted over 16,000 public comments, with investors overwhelmingly in favor of greater transparency around climate risks.

Supply Chain 55

Supply Chain Transparency Import Demand 55

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

With government-mandated climate action targets, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting requirements, and demands from end consumers on the environmental and social impact of goods and services, sustainability needs to be intrinsically linked with each organisation’s unique value proposition.

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Data Quality Efficiency 81

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Leveraging arbitration’s strengths can ensure smooth integration of data privacy protection in our interconnected world, balancing individual rights with the ever-growing demand for data. Moving forward, it is important to recognise arbitration as just one part of a comprehensive strategy for resolving data privacy disputes.

Data 97

Data Balance Transparency Thresholds 97

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 16, 2025

Procurement laws in the United Kingdom are intended to guarantee value for money, competition, and transparency. One important step in changing public procurement is the recently adopted Procurement Act 2023 , which supersedes the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Eprocurement 52

The Softly Spark

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As regulators, watchdog groups, and consumers increasingly demand authenticity, legal scrutiny has intensified. It is imperative that brands craft a compelling sustainability narrative that is both clear and transparent. If you are not selling in the EU yet, third party certifications are a way to show transparency.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Retail Transparency Quality 52

AWS Public Sector

MAY 8, 2024

Chief financial officers (CFOs) stress the importance of measuring the value and return on investment of research conducted, but often lament that the true costs of on-premises resources are distributed across various budgets, or masked. Conclusion Researchers seek to push the envelope and see cloud as an instrument to further their research.

Total Cost of Ownership 84

Total Cost of Ownership TCO Education Cost of Ownership 84

GovSpend

MARCH 18, 2024

Paige emphasized the importance of assessing a vendor’s credibility and reliability using historical data, including which government agencies they’ve worked with and whether they deliver goods and services on time. This revelation motivated him to bring more transparency to government purchasing.

Procurement 52

Procurement Purchasing Price Bidding 52

ivalua

JULY 26, 2022

Likewise, customers and employees are increasingly demanding that companies are environmentally conscious. Enable Transparency. Two of the top five challenges and strategies in this study involve transparency. To tackle climate change and other ESG-related challenges, we need procurement to rise up again.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Erika Kurockina, the Deputy Minister of the Economy says: “Public procurement is certainly an effective tool to achieve strategic objectives, including SME engagement, inclusion, environment, and it is important to achieve a good balance between these goals. We hired more people and ensured our guidance responded to real demand.

Procurement 89

Procurement Buyers E-procurement Public Procurement 89

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Achieving these goals requires maintaining complete visibility across your suppliers (into tier 2 and 3), and setting up processes for effective and efficient collaboration and transparency across the supply chain. Tracking the Metrics that Matter. Risk Metrics. Ardent found that many didn’t even know how many suppliers are high risk.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Transparency 52

The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

The pandemic initially impacted supply and demand on many items but now there is a broader material and labour landscape that needs to be closely examined, understood, and carefully navigated. Trust is precious and essential, and it must be preserved, so be open and transparent about money up front.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Budget Collaboration 52

ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Trust, fairness, transparency and respect for Arkad S.p.A.’s This combined with our industry expertise and our flexibility in approaching and solving all main project issues makes us a preferred implementation partner for the most demanding customers. At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems.

Procurement 52

Procurement IT Supplier Supply Chain 52

The Softly Spark

JUNE 4, 2024

Consumers are demanding more sustainable products, and businesses that make environmentally friendly products want to advertise their good works to their customers. Utilize Certifications: Obtain credible third-party certifications and demand proper documentation and verification from all suppliers.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Retail Demand Import 52