How to Crack a Nut

JANUARY 13, 2025

The plan heavily focuses on public sector AI adoption and formulates a series of recommendations to boost AI procurement. In this post, I highlight some aspects from a procurement perspective. But doing this well is not easy - it will require real leadership and radical change, especially in procurement. This will require: 34.

Procurement 64

Procurement Tender Supplier Innovation 64

Federal News Network

JANUARY 24, 2025

Last weeks FAR & Beyond blog launched the Coalitions Government Procurement Efficiency List (GPEL) for the new federal market. The GPEL will identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement system to deliver cost effective, best value solutions to meet customer agency mission requirements.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Government Government 52

FedScoop

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A top technology trade group is nudging the leadership of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the House Oversight and Accountability committees to advance a bill aimed at modernizing the federal procurement process. The FIT Procurement Act, introduced last month by Rep. In a letter sent Monday to Sens.

Procurement 115

Procurement Thresholds Innovation Efficiency 115

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

It’s moving to a category management approach, organizing procurement around the primary categories of spend. In addition, it’s launching a lifecycle management approach to help streamline and standardize procurement workflows. But the missing ingredient for us really, and for any agency, is aggregating the demand signal.

Category Management 110

Category Management Management Procurement End to End 110

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2025

Last weeks FAR & Beyond blog launched the Coalitions Government Procurement Efficiency List (GPEL) for the new federal market. The GPEL will identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement system to deliver cost effective, best value solutions to meet customer agency mission requirements.

Efficiency 40

Efficiency Procurement Government Government 40

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 147

Manufacturing Demand Budget Innovation 147

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

Procurement 97

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

Art of Procurement

AUGUST 30, 2022

The post All Categorypalooza Sessions Now Available on Demand appeared first on Art of Procurement. If you joined us for Categorypalooza 2022, you helped make it our must successful event ever. We were joined by.

Demand 59

Demand Procurement Category Management IT 59

ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

What Lieferkettengesetz Means for Procurement? The act was established to address issues of sustainability and ethical conduct in global supply chains, and has significant implications for companies and procurement organizations operating in Germany. By Jan-Hendrik Sohn. Fines of up to €8 million .

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Ethics 97

GovSpend

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In a recent webinar hosted by GovSpend Relationship Manager and SLED expert Paige Mockler, procurement professionals were shown how to leverage GovSpend’s public sector intelligence to meet their procurement goals. For those who missed the webinar, the recording is here along with other new and on-demand webinars.

Procurement 105

Procurement Purchasing Price Bidding 105

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

South Korea has been a pioneer of green public procurement (GPP) since 2005 , when the Environment Ministry enacted legislation mandating government agencies to buy “green products” whenever possible. This allows organizations such as the Korea Institute of Procurement (KIP) to analyze the impact of the reforms.

Green Public Procurement 78

Green Public Procurement Public Procurement Procurement IT 78

USFCR

JANUARY 20, 2025

This highlights how sole-source contracts can meet specialized demands that no other vendor can fulfill. Tools like the Advanced Procurement Portal (APP) help you identify opportunities and connect with the right people. Who Qualifies for Sole-Source Contracts?

Competitive Bidding 105

Competitive Bidding Contract Bidding Buyers 105

Federal News Network

MARCH 26, 2025

When the government first started its modern journey toward category management almost exactly a decade ago, the goal was relatively easy to describe, if hard to achieve: Reduce the amount of complexity in the federal procurement system. But the missing ingredient for us, really, and for any agency, is aggregating the demand signal.

Category Management 57

Category Management Management Purchasing Budget 57

ivalua

DECEMBER 5, 2019

In today’s competitive business landscape, consumers demand a continuous cycle of new products and services, and the gap between each launch is shrinking. What’s more, these poor relationships limit the effectiveness of innovation, preventing organisations from keeping pace with end-user demands.

Supplier 68

Supplier Innovation Procurement Consumer Demands 68

Spend Network

OCTOBER 19, 2023

One often untapped source of actionable information is government procurement data. Integrating this data into your export strategy can provide a powerful blueprint for success, offering valuable insights into market trends, demand patterns, and growth opportunities.

Export 59

Export Data Procurement Government 59

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

But despite this advancement, many organizations still procure resources using methods suited for on-premises data centers, not cloud solutions. To fully harness the cloud’s potential, organizations should shift their mindset and adopt procurement processes that let them successfully evaluate options and choose the best solution.

Procurement 80

Procurement IT Price Sustainability 80

ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

The key to Zara’s ability to establish an agile Supply Chain rests on the following unique approaches: Procurement Methodology: Zara’s Procurement team doesn’t work on the number of finished clothes but on the quantity of raw materials needed to manufacture the clothes. Zara’s Supply Chain Approach. Spare Capacity.

Supply Chain 15

Supply Chain Procurement Retail Sustainability 15

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Procurement analytics is quickly becoming a core practice for efficient operations and effective sourcing in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Data-driven decision-making enables procurement teams to improve performance and align with wider organisational goals including corporate social responsibility and risk management.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Data Supply Chain 52

ivalua

APRIL 4, 2019

At 2018’s Sourcing Outlook we had the honor of having Bonava ’s CPO, Mia Lewis, host a roundtable on starting a completely new Procurement organization from scratch. During the active discussion many points were brought up that I believe can be helpful for any Procurement organization, old or new, that is looking for inspiration in 2019.

Procurement 60

Procurement Category Management Supplier Demand 60

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

We also provide tips for accelerating procurement and maintaining visibility over rapidly implemented workloads. New Mexico scaled to meet demand and gave workers the tools to answer peoples’ questions from their homes. The DHHS team knew a traditional procurement strategy would be too slow to deliver the new system on time.

Innovation 72

Innovation Procurement Professional Services Purchasing 72

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MAY 23, 2022

Watch our latest Procurement on Demand webinar that provides an insight into the important role equality, diversity and inclusion can have within procurement. Equality, diversity and inclusion are not only morally significant but can also provide a competitive advantage when it comes to procurement.

Procurement 52

Procurement Education Demand Import 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Watch our latest Procurement on Demand webinar that discusses whether globalisation is coming to an end for procurement. About The Trainer Katie Jarvis-Grove has worked in procurement for over 20 years and has experience in industries ranging from manufacturing to education to agriculture.

Procurement 52

Procurement Purchasing Manufacturing Education 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Understanding how inflation impacts procurement and then taking action to mitigate its effects is essential for any business looking to stay ahead of the game. How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects of a business, including its ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy.

Price 105

Price Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team 105

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Last week, Ivalua partnered with Ardent Partners to discuss Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. . Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. #1. Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. View Webinar Replay. Impact from Covid-19 will be massive. What can we expect in 2022?

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Consumer Demands 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Watch our latest Procurement on Demand webinar that provides insight into sustainable procurement and how it is not just about being green! Sustainable Procurement is changing how businesses acquire the resources they need and how they make careful choices in ‘greening’ their supply chains.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain Demand 52

Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 2, 2024

We’re pleased to welcome a blog from Denis McFadden, Deputy Director, Procurement Services Division to reflect on the procurement role MPIP have played in supporting and enabling the delivery of new Social Security benefits in Scotland. MPIP adapted the procurement documentation to meet the demands of Agile delivery.

Procurement Team 57

Procurement Team Procurement Public Procurement Collaboration 57

ivalua

JULY 12, 2021

Redwood City, CA, July 13, 2021 – Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, announces an extension of its Procure-to-Pay solution with a new Inventory Collaboration capability. Procurement and other business users will be empowered to make more informed buying and planning decisions with the help of: .

Inventory 52

Inventory Collaboration Supply Chain Procurement 52

FedScoop

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The BPA seeks to address the government’s need for simplified procurement procedures and cost savings regarding cloud solutions and baseline cybersecurity requirements. It allows GSA to develop a solution for federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments that will make buying cloud less complicated.”

Purchasing 119

Purchasing Professional Services Demand Integrity 119

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cross-departmental collaboration and scalable solutions are important to maximizing ROI and adapting to changing citizen demands within budget constraints.” No question, government procurement is different from acquisitions outside the public sector, Cunningham believes. Prioritize stakeholder engagement, including community input.

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Results: A year after the new procurement law was passed, the public procurement agency (DNCP) is using machine-learning to identify tenders that are most likely to be awarded to smaller businesses. Fewer than 300 MSMEs participate in a procurement market worth almost US$3 billion annually.

Procurement 62

Procurement Tender Public Procurement Bidder 62

ivalua

APRIL 17, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Source Wisely: Your Top 3 Public Procurement Software Essentials April 17, 2023 | | Public Sector by Jarrod McAdoo Today, state and local governments are tackling top priorities such as legacy modernization, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. Can the software grow with you as your needs change?

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Transparency Supplier 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Accenture’s recently published “ Is Yours a Procurement Organization of One? provides a bold look into the near future of procurement organizations. This is a mindset shift for procurement teams, but it should not be such a stretch. Digital platforms and technologies, Accenture emphasizes, are no longer just enablers.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supplier Procurement Team Innovation 59

ivalua

APRIL 30, 2019

Ivalua has announced the findings of a worldwide survey of supply chain, procurement and finance business leaders, on the status of their digital transformations, the obstacles encountered and keys to success. To download the full “The Path to Effective Procurement Transformation” study* please click here. About Ivalua.

Procurement 12

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Finance 12

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 14, 2025

The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (the Coalition) continues to collect recommendations for the Government Procurement Efficiency List (GPEL). A commercial, best-in-class automated ordering platform will provide transparency on the purchasing patterns and demand profile across the VA.

Supply Chain 49

Supply Chain Purchasing Transparency Price 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

University of Bristol

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

It should then not be surprising that the possibility that artificial intelligence (AI) could ‘change the rules of the game’ (eg Santiso, 2019 ) and bring procurement corruption to an end is receiving significant attention.

Corruption 52

Corruption Public Procurement Procurement Data 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In a recent webinar, “ How to Leverage S2P Platforms to Enable Supply Chain Resilience ,” procurement experts from Forrester, Ivalua and Procurement Leaders discussed how digital transformation and the technologies that enable it can help companies mitigate risk and be more agile and resilient.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing 52