November, 2022

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End-to-End Artificial Intelligence Supports Federal Mission Sets

FedTech Magazine

Data is moving increasingly toward the edge. Gartner, for example, predicts that by 2025, more than half of enterprise-managed data will be created and processed outside the data center or cloud. At the same time, government agencies increasingly recognize the need to apply artificial intelligence to data, leveraging AI to accelerate analytics to drive actionable decision-making.

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80% of UK businesses say Brexit caused the biggest supply chain disruption in the last 12 months

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83% fear the biggest disruption from Brexit is yet to come, while increasing supply chain disruption caused revenues to drop by an estimated 18%. London, UK, 28th November, 2022. Research from Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider , has revealed that 80% of UK businesses say that Brexit has been the biggest disrupter to supply chains in the last 12 months, while 83% fear the biggest disruption from Brexit is yet to come.

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[Pod] The Great Procurement Talent Reshuffling w/ Joe Payne and Jennifer Ulrich

Art of Procurement

“The stigma associated with outsourcing is from bad experiences. I think so many people have hired an outside firm with. The post [Pod] The Great Procurement Talent Reshuffling w/ Joe Payne and Jennifer Ulrich appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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The Value of Self-Reflection

GovLoop

As another year comes to an end, it’s a great opportunity to take some time for self-reflection. There’s no doubt these last few years have been challenging for many of us. As we look back on the year, what are some of the highlights we want to carry forward? Have we accomplished the goals we set for ourselves? What else do we want to tackle in the remaining days?

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Webinar: Is Globalisation Coming to an End for Procurement?

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

Watch our latest Procurement on Demand webinar that discusses whether globalisation is coming to an end for procurement. With the current economic crisis that we are facing, is low-cost sourcing and global purchasing now coming to the end of their value-adding opportunity? Many businesses have become reliant on overseas suppliers due to their more competitive costs against sourcing at home.

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Ivalua Supports the Digitalization of Tchibo’s Indirect Purchasing Process with its Source-to-Contract Solution

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Redwood, CA, 14 November, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that Tchibo, one of the largest coffee roasters in the world, has chosen Ivalua and its partner Capgemini to digitize Source-to-Contract (S2C) for its indirect purchasing of goods and services. Tchibo is one of Germany’s largest international consumer goods and retail companies.

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[Pod] Procurement 6 – November 25th, 2022

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a new short podcast from Art of Procurement that will be published in the Art of Procurement. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – November 25th, 2022 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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3 Simple Steps to Retain and Motivate Top Talent

GovLoop

In today’s very competitive world, it is often difficult to find great talent. Someone who can play many roles on your team, be a leader, a motivator and an individual whom other employees look up to. They are typically the cornerstone of your team, a leader not in title but in action. They are self-driven and not only see your vision and strategy, but often influence others in the implementation of that strategy.

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Doing Deals: Challenges in Negotiations

The Procurement School

Author: Larry Berglund Negotiation competencies are a must in procurement. Whether in the private or public sector, you are always negotiating. Some of the challenges to expect include: The Day you meet Goliath It’s inevitable that you will be involved in doing a deal with an oligopolistic market leader. Characterized as one of a few players in a market which control pricing or supply such as foods, communications, airlines, or office supplies.

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Webinar: Sustainable Procurement: It’s Not Just About Being Green

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

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. But is it just about environmental credentials? It is also about tackling the challenges of implementing Environmental, Social and Governance into Procurement, Commercial & Contracting practices, includin

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‘Customers First’ Concept Becomes a Key Element in Government IT Modernization

FedTech Magazine

Americans and others trying to get assistance from the Department of Homeland Security and its subagencies spend about 190 million hours every year on paperwork, says DHS CIO Eric Hysen, who wants that time to be cut dramatically. DHS is hiring hundreds of new employees tasked with improving customer experience, an issue that’s gaining traction across government thanks to an executive order issued last December.

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The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022: What It Means for the Future of Manufacturing

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US Government Passes the CHIPS Act to Increase Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research. On August 9th, 2022 the US CHIPS and Science Act, now more commonly known as the CHIPS Act, was passed into law. The CHIPS Act was created in response to pandemic-induced shortages of semiconductors and other critical manufacturing supplies, causing widespread disruption to supply chains across the country. .

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[Pod] Achieving an Exponential Vision Against the Odds w/ Tony Uphoff

Art of Procurement

“The goal wasn’t really a digital transformation. The goal was a business model transformation because, if we didn’t get to. The post [Pod] Achieving an Exponential Vision Against the Odds w/ Tony Uphoff appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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It’s Open Season! How to Stay Calm and Make Choices

GovLoop

No matter what differences there are in our daily responsibilities, there’s a few things we all do that require some serious “adulting.” One of those is establishing or renewing our health insurance plan. Few people understand the details in full, and we may have to make a choice that we’re not altogether sure about. Maggie Martel, Enrollment and Member Support, Healthcare and Insurance in the Office of Personnel Management offered some guidance for navigating open season.

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The next great IT vehicle promises far reaching change

NIH NITAAC

Since NITAAC was founded in 1996 as part of the Clinger-Cohen Act, our federal acquisition program has been focused on reimagining information technology procurements with outstanding customer service. In that time, NITAAC has proudly served nearly every federal agency and department in the United States through multiple iterations of our popular technology contracts.

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How to Hold a Successful Kickoff Meeting

Key Solutions

The Kickoff Meeting is a critical milestone on the Proposal Schedule. It provides information, direction, and motivation to the Proposal Team.

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How Federal Agencies Can Future-Proof their Investment in Serverless Architecture

FedTech Magazine

Serverless architecture is not a new concept in government IT, but it is in the early phases of adoption. When it comes to computer models, it’s an upcoming trend to keep an eye on. Despite its name, a serverless architecture does require servers. After all, applications need a place to run. However, a serverless architecture differs from server-based architectures because it is managed by a cloud service provider, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, or Microsoft Azure.

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Ivalua Named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Procure-to-Pay Suites for 4th Consecutive Year

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Redwood City, CA – November 30, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner “ Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites ” for the 4th consecutive year. The Gartner report evaluated procure-to-pay (P2P) solutions from 16 different software vendors across a broad set of criteria, placing Ivalua in the Leaders Quadrant based on its ability to execute and completeness of vision.

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[Pod] Putting Digital Procurement in the Spotlight w/ Matthias Gutzmann

Art of Procurement

“If you look at some of those big event players out there, they have a lot of events per year. The post [Pod] Putting Digital Procurement in the Spotlight w/ Matthias Gutzmann appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Innovation Begins With Data

GovLoop

An interview with Nick Psaki, Principal Technologist, Pure Storage. Agencies might have a wide variety of technological innovations to choose from, but for Nick Psaki at Pure Storage, those reforms all come down to one thing: data. “Digital transformation fundamentally starts with your data,” Psaki said. “What do you want to do with it? How do you want to leverage it?

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A Primer on Agency-Level Protests of Federal Procurements – Part I

The Contractor's Perspective

The Nuts and Bolts As most federal contractors are aware, unlike commercial contracts, federal contractors may challenge solicitation defects or contract award decisions made by the government through the bid protest process. Although protests at GAO and the Court of Federal Claims receive most of the attention due to the fact that their decisions are ultimately made public (at least in part), another forum also exists for disappointed offerors: protests made directly to the agency.

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CDA Claims vs. Requests for Equitable Adjustment

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

This is the fourth of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

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Digital Signage Guides Travelers and Tourists to the Right Location

FedTech Magazine

Visitors entering the partially reopened National Air and Space Museum will be greeted by new high-resolution digital signs to guide them to the refurbished exhibits. They will also find signature artifacts augmented by technology designed to better show off the museum’s collection. The popular Washington, D.C.-based museum, in the midst of a seven-year, $1 billion face-lift, completed the first phase of its modernization effort in early October.

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Ivalua Receives ISO 27001 Certification for its Management System Supporting the Commercial Cloud

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Redwood, CA, 15 November, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that it has received the ISO 27001 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS) supporting the commercial cloud service. ISO 27001 is one of the most widely recognized and internationally accepted information security standards. It identifies requirements for a comprehensive ISMS, and defines how organizations should manage and handle information in a secure manner, including appr

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[Pod] Procurement 6 – November 4th, 2022

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a new short podcast from Art of Procurement that will be published in the Art of Procurement. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – November 4th, 2022 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Human-Centered Design: Keep Users in Mind to Keep Services Fresh

GovLoop

When a term makes it into a presidential executive order, it’s safe to say that it’s gone from trendy to imperative. The “Executive Order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government,” issued in December 2021, calls out human-centered design (HCD) seven times, stating in no uncertain terms that agencies should use it.

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DOE Considers Using the Defense Production Act to Increase Output and Deployment of Clean Energy Technologies

The Contractor's Perspective

On October 3, 2022, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued a request for information (RFI) from the public seeking input on ways the DOE can leverage its authority under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to stimulate domestic manufacturing of clean energy technologies. DPA Authority The DPA grants the President authority to shape national defense preparedness programs.

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Practical Litigation Strategies for CDA Claims

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

This is the third of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

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Assess Identity Management Maturity to Protect Against Credential Theft

FedTech Magazine

As federal agencies work towards a zero-trust environment, identity verification becomes critical. Users be able to verify their information before entering the network, and they will need assistance in protecting those credentials. Captured credentials remain the most efficient and undetected technique for compromising an enterprise, and well-designed identity and access management (IAM) programs are a critical barrier against these threats.

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The Top CPO Metrics Used to Measure Inflation, Risk, and Uncertainty

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In recent years, the overall state of Procurement has been bolstered by increased proficiency, expanding engagement, and a growing direct impact on operations. However, the path to success is never easy. With inflation rising, CFOs must tighten their belts. And they’re not the only ones—other department heads are also increasingly budget-conscious, creating a new opportunity to partner with procurement for better budget management.

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[Pod] Unlocking the X Factor in Procurement Transformation w/ Radhika Samant and Lalitha Rajagopalan

Art of Procurement

“I think we are at a tipping point where procurement is no longer a command-and-control, center-led, centralized kind of process. The post [Pod] Unlocking the X Factor in Procurement Transformation w/ Radhika Samant and Lalitha Rajagopalan appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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How Government Can Become a Talent Magnet

GovLoop

The government workforce tends to get a bad rap, which makes it hard for agencies to recruit and retain employees. Case in point: As of June 2022, 100% of the private sector had recovered jobs lost during the pandemic, but only 55% of the public sector had. One of the problems is that government workers have for too long let people who are not civil servants define what it means to be one, said Traci DiMartini, Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) at the General Services Administration (GSA).

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DOE Office of Science Adds Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Requirement to Solicitation Process

The Contractor's Perspective

The Department of Energy through the Office of Science has announced that beginning in FY 2023, all DOE funding solicitations, including the Office of Science Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) and DOE National Lab Announcements, will require applicants to submit as an appendix to proposal narratives, a “Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Research (PIER) Plan.

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Essential Elements of CDA Claims – Tips and Latest Trends

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

This is the second of an eight-part blog series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act. Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important issue as contractors seek to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

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New Tech Tools Mean Better Experiences for Federal Workers and Customers Alike

FedTech Magazine

Once upon a time, there was a popular TV show called The Six Million Dollar Man, about a former astronaut given superhuman strength through technology. According to the opening credits, he became “better … stronger … faster.” In current dollars, he’d be The Forty Million Dollar Man — a solid chunk of the $65 billion requested for civilian IT spending in President Joe Biden’s fiscal 2023 budget — but he’d still be a federal employee who was able to do his job better and faster with the help of m

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