The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

With the number of multiple projects in the public sector, outsourcing enables the hiring of procurement expertise to provide strategic guidance or provide process oversight. Due to workload demands, internal procurement staff have limited ability to provide timely input on projects which are running concurrently.

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Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier 52

American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By: Lawson Products In today’s fast-paced world, efficient procurement is crucial for any entity. As procurement professionals, you are constantly balancing tight budgets, increasing demands, and the need to streamline operations. For agencies facing labor shortages or limited resources, VMI can be a game-changer.

Vendor Management 58

Vendor Management Inventory Management Inventory Management 58

ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

In late 2021, The Hackett Group asked Procurement Leaders about their strategic priorities and initiatives for the coming year. After a rollercoaster 2021, how do we pivot and plan for a successful Procurement strategy in 2022? . 2022 Outlook: Talent, Technology, Corporate Responsibility.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Procurement Team Supplier Procurement 52

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. How can we mitigate technical, logistical, weather-related, and demand-driven supply chain disruptions? Organizations must shift focus toward strengthening their procurement processes and procedures to gain 100% supply chain visibility.

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Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Consumer Demands 52

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

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. This included using Amazon Connect , a cloud-based, artificial intelligence (AI)–powered contact center.

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Innovation Procurement Professional Services Purchasing 72

Public Contracting Institute

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Government Contracting Basics Advanced Procurement Strategies Set-Aside Program Application Guides Don’t miss valuable updates and tools on our Premier Series and Academies resource page. With this resource-rich article, may you find the guidance and encouragement needed to propel your veteran-owned business forward.

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Contract E-procurement Government Contracts Procurement Strategies 52

ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

Fall in demand; cashflow shortfalls due to collection challenges; port congestion; and disruptions to air cargo, trucking and rail services, affect companies globally. The financial risk for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is especially high.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Retail Manufacturing Supplier 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Spend Analysis: Understanding their spend is one of the first steps a Procurement organization goes through-as a determinant for: Who are you buying from, what are you buying, how much are you buying, what price are you buying at, is it on or off-contract, etc. Sourcing: Where Procurement often creates value first.

Supplier 52

Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

Figure 1 show a comparison of on-premises and cloud procurement models against nonlinear application demand. A comparison of the procurement models for an on-premises deployment and a cloud deployment when mapped against a nonlinear demand curve for an underlying application. What actions should we take?

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Procurement IT Price Sustainability 80

Bonfire

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The pandemic put a strain on already tight public sector budgets and demand for new projects only continues to climb. Plus, catch his two pieces of advice for early career professionals looking to advance in the field of procurement. Hungry for more tips, insights, and inspiration you can use to level up your procurement strategy?

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Eprocurement Bidder Bidding Influencing 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Effective procurement practices allow the establishment of a closed-loop circular supply chain that helps deliver more efficiency, from end-to-end and supports the formalisation of different services, including e-waste management, recycling, resource sharing, and supplier regulatory development.

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Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

The global energy transition, driven by technological change and international commitments to comply with the Paris Agreement, generates uncertainty about future fossil fuel demand, prices, and associated government revenues.

Finance 52

Finance Price Sustainability Capacity 52

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Failing to adapt to the unique demands of AI workloads will leave agencies lagging behind in a world where agility and intelligent automation are increasingly critical to success. Moreover, the increasing sophistication of cyber threats demands a renewed focus on hardware security. They deliver both cost and energy efficiency.

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Government Government Demand Data 44

Federal News Network

MAY 8, 2024

In its procurement strategy, the government is required by law to buy a percentage of its requirements from U.S. Many small businesses struggle to manage cash flow and retain enough working capital, making it difficult for them to meet the high demands of government contracts. small businesses.

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Government Contracts Government Government Contract 90

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

This not only affects their product pricing strategy but also impacts their competitiveness in both domestic and international markets. Supply Chain Disruptions and Delays Tariffs can lead to sudden shifts in demand and supply patterns. Are you ready to strengthen your procurement strategies and safeguard your supply chain?

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Supply Chain Export Automotive Supplier 52

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Public procurement is not just about ensuring a single contract; instead, it requires a long-term strategy to stay ahead of the competition. Success in this space requires more than just submitting bids; it demands strategy, consistency, risk management, and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving rules.

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Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The Practical Solutions To Overcome Challenges Here are some steps that you can follow to overcome the common procurement challenges: Ensuring regulatory compliance Regulatory challenges in public procurement demand robust systems to track compliance with laws and policies.

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Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 52