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Governments need to plan for the entire product lifecycle when they purchase technology today

American City & Country

No question, government procurement is different from acquisitions outside the public sector, Cunningham believes. Here are a few more skills Cunningham feels belong on the IT purchasing team: project management, financial analysis and communication skills. Prioritize stakeholder engagement, including community input.

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Friday Flash 11/08/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

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)?

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A red light for corruption: How the Dominican Republic is using open data, better processes & collaboration to fight corruption

Open Contracting Partnership

Challenge: In 2020, public procurement in the Dominican Republic lacked public trust and credibility due to several high-level corruption scandals. The island’s procurement agency faced more than 250 open complaints and allegations of collusion and low competition in the procurement process. More recently, it canceled a RD$1.3

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5 Tips to Leverage Digital Tools to Deliver Tangible Sustainability Improvements

ivalua

Procurement Leaders Webinar. With mounting pressure for organizations to make tangible contributions to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, the procurement function must strategize to implement and report their collective efforts. Speakers: Arnaud Malardé, Ivalua | Hélène Vermont, Michelin Group.

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Friday Flash 10/20/23

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Correspondingly, it also will increase competition and access to commercial services, solutions, and products by eliminating the significant variations in the application of the key MAS procurement rules across the program, all to the benefits of customer agencies, GSA, and industry partners. We look forward to seeing you all there!

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Friday Flash 08/02/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

” The White House also released an accompanying Fact Sheet that announces a “new goal to phase out Federal procurement of single-use plastics from food service operations, events, and packaging by 2027, and from all Federal operations by 2035.” Coffey , and Michael E. Authored by Evan C.

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Embracing Data-Driven Change to Enhance Customer Experiences

FedInsider

This is an area where government agencies can begin to explore the impact that AI and other tools can have in driving improved customer and employee experiences while thoughtfully balancing human interaction, automation, and risk management. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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