DemandStar

MARCH 1, 2022

As a government procurement agent, you’re a pro at creating RFPs. But what happens when no one responds? Here are a few tips on how to get bids, when your bid number is zero. Review your ask – Check out your RFP and really look at what you’re asking the vendor to provide. Will their bid end up looking more like a novel? Vendors may be weighing the time required to addresses each point of your RFP against the likelihood of them securing the job.

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ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

TOP TEN CPO PRIORITIES for 2022: Webinar Recap. 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? . Vishal Patel, VP of Product Marketing, Ivalua and Chris Sawchuk, Principal and Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader, The Hackett Group discussed disruptive trends and growth projections across a variety of Procurem

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The annual inflation rate in the United States rose 7% in 2021, its highest rate since 1982. The construction industry has not been immune from this general trend, with steel prices rising 200% and lumber prices soaring as high as 288% at different points in 2021. Usually when confronted with such an extreme economic situation, businesses generally pass on at least some of the additional costs to consumers.

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DemandStar

MARCH 1, 2022

Following compliance guidelines is an important part of what a procurement agent does. By adhering to guidelines, they can ensure that their department is free from ill-advised spending, corruption, and fraud. Here are the top five compliance traps that procurement agents should be aware of, and some tips to avoid them: 1. Rushed procurement When the process is rushed, things are bound to fall through the cracks.

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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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DemandStar

MARCH 1, 2022

You know what they say: Work smarter, not harder. What if instead of checking each government agency in your area individually for new work opportunities, there was a way to fill out one central profile and connect to all of the government procurement divisions in your area? It’s possible with a digital bid network! From schools to sewage, from vector control to police departments, bidding programs allow vendors to scout for contracts with one simple profile.

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ivalua

MARCH 3, 2022

The post Bridging the Gap between Procurement & Finance appeared first on Ivalua.

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