American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. 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

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Challenge: Despite ongoing government reforms, corruption and inefficient spending remains pervasive in Kazakhstan’s public procurement. Finally, the Anti-Corruption Agency is proactively supporting the development of civic monitoring and has agreed to cooperate with the civil society coalition to monitor procurement.

Procurement 120

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Corruption 120

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

Difference Between Procure to Pay and eProcurement. Procure-to-Pay is the sequential process we described earlier. Eprocurement or e-procurement comes from electronic procurement. Cloud-based Procure to Pay platforms are a must-have for any company that wants to become best-class in P2P.

Eprocurement 94

Eprocurement E-procurement Supplier Purchasing 94

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

A procure-to-pay solution offers a seamless process from point of order to payment. At Ivalua, we’ve seen how a Procure-to-Pay business process ensures sustained benefits through good buying practices, improves visibility and swifter issue resolution, and enables proactive management of suppliers. Reduced errors, fraud and risk.

Procurement 81

Procurement E-auction E-procurement Supplier 81

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s an appropriate workplace for the woman spearheading efforts to increase transparency and oversight of public spending in Rwanda, by digitalizing the platform running the country’s public procurement and professionalizing its workforce and processes. Procurement authorities become the initiators,“ says Uwingeneye.

Public Procurement 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we take a look back at what has been achieved over the last year in Public Procurement in Scotland. We asked members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) to summarise their sectors 2024 achievements. They show that the 16 billion of public procurement spend, we generated 13.8 billion to Scottish GDP.

Public Procurement 48

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 48

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

Public procurement should be all about people. We want to enable one billion people to live in more equitable, prosperous and sustainable communities by 2030 by improving US$2 trillion in public procurement spending. Public procurement covers $13 trillion of spending every year, one in every three dollars spent by our governments.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Sustainability 89

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Join us on November 20-21 as we dive into the future of the Federal procurement system post-election. Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for procurement policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Logistics Budget Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is thrilled to announce the 2023 recipients of the Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Awards! Thank you to our members for nominating qualified candidates and continuing to support the EIP Award’s mission of establishing a collaborative and effective procurement system.

E-procurement 64

E-procurement Sustainability Procurement Collaboration 64

Federal News Network

JANUARY 4, 2024

Thus is the always entertaining world of federal procurement — on step forward, one step back. Saroli said that ePS-NDVSB already provides its e-procurement platform to the Army, Air Force and two Navy commands and they meet and exceed the solicitation requirements. It’s clear that they misevaluated our bid.

Bidding 104

Bidding E-procurement Consulting Procurement 104

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Last week in Rome, we brought together over 100 leaders from 26 European governments , EU institutions, global organizations like the World Bank, OECD, EBRD, and UNOPS, civil society, and the private sector for the 3rd International Open and Sustainable Public Procurement Conference 2024. Who bears the costs of lowest prices?

Procurement 67

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Transparency 67

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

A procure-to-pay solution offers a seamless process from point of order to payment. At Ivalua, we’ve seen how a Procure-to-Pay business process ensures sustained benefits through good buying practices, improves visibility and swifter issue resolution, and enables proactive management of suppliers. Reduced errors, fraud and risk.

Procurement 59

Procurement E-auction E-procurement Supplier 59

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

At The Coalition for Government Procurement, we are grateful for their service and the freedoms that veterans have protected for us all. Join us on November 20-21 as we dive into the future of the Federal procurement system post-election. What’s next for procurement policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?

Logistics 52

Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Public procurement is like the heartbeat of public spending in most of Africa – by some estimates, it accounts for 17% of the GDP of African Countries. Procurement was long seen as a clerical administrative function, rather than a strategic lever. This was not always the case.

Public Procurement 70

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 70

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. What is Lawson Vendor Managed Inventory?

Vendor Management 58

Vendor Management Inventory Management Inventory Management 58

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Belgium-based automotive supplier, specialising in sustainable and affordable propulsion system solutions, deployed Ivalua’s platform in September 2020 for the sourcing of components for the DT2 program, within the company’s Joint Venture operations: Punch Powertrain PSA e-transmissions. About Ivalua. Learn more at www.ivalua.com.

Strategic Sourcing 52

Strategic Sourcing E-auction Automotive E-procurement 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Public Procurement Glossary Public procurement can feel like a maze of unfamiliar terms and endless abbreviations. Thats exactly why this Public procurement glossary existsto make things simple. No fluff, no confusing jargonjust procurement terms and abbreviations explained in a way that actually makes sense.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 28, 2025

New opportunities in the public sector contracts and procurement process begin with finding the right tender opportunities. Public sector procurement information and contracts are available through both free and paid tender search engines. Your answer will depend on your business size, sector and procurement goals.

Tender 52

Tender Bidding Supplier E-procurement 52

ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Wake Up AP, Before it’s Too Late! To do this securely and efficiently in today’s environment, an AP team needs a continuous improvement platform like Ivalua; one which helps them continuously control, improve, and update their whole payments journey.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Strategies Supplier Finance 52

Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate’s National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) administers the Scottish national collaborative frameworks and contracts for the whole of the Scottish Public Sector, as well as agreements that can be accessed by central government organisations of the Scottish Government.

Collaboration 67

Collaboration E-catalogue Framework Agreement E-procurement 67

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Competition in public procurement is not limited to financial competition; it is a key source of innovation and guarantees the fair allocation of public contracts. This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in government procurement.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Together with its strategic partner Optis Consulting, Ivalua’s solution has digitally enabled FCL’s policies and processes for core procurement activities, including sourcing and contract management. More information is available at www.fcl.crs and www.co-op.crs. About Ivalua. About TealBook.

Supplier 52

Supplier Retail Integration Integrity 52

NIH NITAAC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

During the buying season frenzy, time is of the essence and it is essential that agencies have a way to make awards fast and in an efficient, simple, and easy manner. Designed for Efficiency and Speed GWACs were established by the Clinger Cohen Act as a mechanism to streamline the information technology (IT) procurement process.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Budget Purchasing Category Management 52

NIH NITAAC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

During the buying season frenzy, time is of the essence and it is essential that agencies have a way to make awards fast and in an efficient, simple, and easy manner. Designed for Efficiency and Speed GWACs were established by the Clinger Cohen Act as a mechanism to streamline the information technology (IT) procurement process.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Budget Purchasing Category Management 52

ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

A Guide to Contract Management Tools and Processes including a guide to the key steps of the Contract Lifecycle Management Process and to the benefits that using Contract Management software can bring to your Procurement processes. Execution of the contract via e-signature makes for a smooth end to the process.

Management 52

Management Contract Contract Management Supply Chain 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. The last phase of the process, also known as Procure-to-Pay includes the ordering of goods/services, receiving of these, invoicing and payment to suppliers.

Supplier 52

Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 26, 2024

Disposable surface wipes not only enhance operational efficiencies but also align with sustainability goals, with many options bearing the EPA DfE-Certified (Designed for the Environment) label, indicating a commitment to environmental responsibility.

Distribution 52

Distribution E-procurement Purchasing Networking 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

How the School of Applied Research in Public Procurement trained community leaders to dig into government contracting issues in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It inspired the creation of a free self-guided e-course on Open Contracting Basics too.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Participation 52

ivalua

JULY 1, 2021

And with remote work and collaboration on the rise like never before, organizations are looking to secure the best price and guarantee delivery through a more flexible financial approach. At the same time this creates the commercial flexibility needed to secure the best prices and commodities.

Supply Chain 10

Supply Chain Supplier E-procurement Electronics 10

ivalua

MAY 15, 2019

A specific application for Procurement involves contract analysis. Applying AI to understanding legal data typically faces two issues: The first is a limited amount of data to train AI algorithms, which usually require millions of data points, as opposed to humans, who are data-efficient, i.e., able to learn from a few examples.

Data 60

Data Management Contract E-procurement 60

ivalua

MAY 15, 2019

A specific application for Procurement involves contract analysis. Applying AI to understanding legal data typically faces two issues: The first is a limited amount of data to train AI algorithms, which usually require millions of data points, as opposed to humans, who are data-efficient, i.e., able to learn from a few examples.

Contract 58

Contract E-procurement Data Management 58

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in government procurement. These reports enable the government to track and manage awarded contracts efficiently.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The governmentwide day on November 20 will feature expert panels addressing “what’s next” after the election for the future of federal procurement. Join us as we dive into what lies ahead for federal procurement in 2025 and beyond! Market and Procurement Outlook Panel: What’s Next?

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Price Buyers 52

ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

There are, however, already some clear lessons to be learned by Procurement and Supply Chain leaders. Balance Procurement Objectives. Before diving into specifics, I feel it is important to note how the crisis has emphasized the importance of Procurement / Supply Chain leaders having a balanced set of objectives.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Management Supplier E-procurement 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Creating consistency across the program based on sound application of the rules will increase efficiency and reduce costs for FAS. PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example. Given the significant pricing policy changes outlined in the PAP, it should have been subject to public review and comment.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Supply Chain Procurement 52

Procureware

APRIL 12, 2019

Most procurement software projects are focused on efficiency; however, transparency needs to have equal attention. Trust is the cornerstone of procurement and transparency builds trust. Step 1: Post Solicitations Online Public notification of bid opportunities is a cornerstone of public procurement in most developed countries.

Transparency 40

Transparency Bidding Bidder Tender 40

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

Enhancing the transparency of government in general and of public procurement processes in particular has been increasingly on the agenda of governments, civil societies and businesses as evidenced by initiatives such as the Open Government Partnership which has seen 70 OGP members making 189 open contracting commitments by March 2019 [1].

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Bidder Transparency Public Procurement Contract 40