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[Pod] Case Dismissed: Spencer Patton Prevails Over FedEx

Art of Procurement

In August of 2022, the relationship between FedEx Ground and their network of delivery contractors looked like it was about. The post [Pod] Case Dismissed: Spencer Patton Prevails Over FedEx appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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The Value of Design-led Thinking

GovLoop

There are two ways to approach innovation. A marketing approach relies on basic consumer research — brief surveys with closed-ended questions, for instance — and focuses on what people say they want. Demographic and other considerations often get ignored. But design-led innovation looks for information that’s more personal and profound. It cares about what a user said and how they said it, and about demographics and accessibility.

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NSA, NIST Release Cybersecurity Guidance for the Federal Government

FedTech Magazine

Two agencies released guidance in late March to help the rest of government. The first seeks to mature federal identity, credential and access management for mitigating cyberattacks, and the second combats the misconception that end users don’t understand security. A information sheet explains how the federal zero-trust strategy, specifically its user pillar, builds upon the federal identity, credential and access management (FICAM) enterprise approach to designing, planning and executing a comm

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2023 Ivalua NOW Paris: Recap + Photos!

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Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris: Recap + Photos! April 6, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris Day 1 + 2 Recap Paris may be the City of Lights, but Ivalua NOW was a bright beacon in its own right! With the same enthusiasm and innovation as always, we gathered together this year to explore a new frontier of possibilities in procurement.

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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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[Pod] Procurement 6 – April 7th, 2023

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – April 7th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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How GSA Secures Its Hybrid Workforce

GovLoop

In many cases, hybrid work environments are becoming the norm, no longer a temporary adjustment. Accommodating remote work and collaboration is now policy, requiring a cultural shift in government. Here’s a brief look at a case study on how the General Services Administration (GSA) continues to make improvements to its hybrid work environment for a seamless user experience.

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How to Sell to the Government (SLED)

GovSpend

Selling to the government can be a highly lucrative endeavor for businesses, but it can also be a complex and challenging process. This is especially true in the SLED (state, local, and education) market, where procurement processes and regulations can vary widely between jurisdictions. In this blog post, we will provide a detailed guide on how businesses can successfully sell to the government in the SLED market.

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Procuring AI without understanding it. Way to go?

How to Crack a Nut

The UK’s Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) has published a report on Transparency in the procurement of algorithmic systems (for short, the ‘AI procurement report’). Some of DRCF’s findings in the AI procurement report are astonishing, and should attract significant attention. The one finding that should definitely not go unnoticed is that, according to DRCF, ‘ Buyers can lack the technical expertise to effectively scrutinise the [algorithmic systems] they are procuring, whilst vendors

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On the Road to Modernized Transportation  

GovLoop

The primary objectives for state and local transportation departments (DOTs) are to minimize the risk of traffic injury or death, reduce congestion, improve travel, and reduce pollutants that drive climate change and impact public health. Let’s explore this case study, which details how the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is making roads safer with intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and how it could be applied at your agency.

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FAA, IRS Address Questions Regarding Their IT Modernizations

FedTech Magazine

The Federal Aviation Administration defended its ability to withstand cyberattacks after a lawmaker reintroduced legislation to reform the agency in part by improving its security. While the FAA wouldn’t comment on the pending bill from Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., or the specifics of its cyber programs, it touted partnerships with the federal intelligence and security communities as well as industry.

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A Look at Federal Contracting for Women-Owned Businesses

GovSpend

March was Women’s History Month, and as I saw all the posts on women who have had an impact in the various fields, I thought I should discuss a topic close to my heart – federal contracting for women-owned businesses. As I look back on my career in the financial industry and with Fedmine, I have had the unique experience to work and see these businesses succeed through their sheer perseverance, strategic outlook and their passion to make a difference.

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Mission to 10X the Impact of Procurement Decision Making

Art of Procurement

Last week we released a 4-part special podcast series that explores a key principle of our mission to 10X the. The post Mission to 10X the Impact of Procurement Decision Making appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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How Open Source Database Technology Can Support Transformation

GovLoop

Modernizing your applications and services without modernizing the underlying database is like buying a new car but installing your old engine. You’re just holding yourself back. That’s the experience of Enterprise DB (EDB), which provides tools and services to large organizations adopting PostgreSQL (Postgres), a relational database management system based on open source technology.

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10 Things Your ERP Can’t Do (And Why You Need an eProcurement Solution)

Bonfire

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become an essential tool for complex organizations, but when it comes to procurement in the public sector, they aren’t enough. As public procurement partners, we speak to many procurement professionals at public sector agencies, and we frequently hear one common refrain—that they feel imprisoned by their ERP.

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How to Sell to the Government (SLED)

GovSpend

Selling to the government can be a highly lucrative endeavor for businesses, but it can also be a complex and challenging process. This is especially true in the SLED (state, local, and education) market, where procurement processes and regulations can vary widely between jurisdictions. In this blog post, we will provide a detailed guide on how businesses can successfully sell to the government in the SLED market.

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[Pod] Architecting and Enabling Amazing Procurement Teams w/ Fadi El Mouallem

Art of Procurement

“At the end of the day, procurement is a business enabler. No company can grow without its suppliers. And for. The post [Pod] Architecting and Enabling Amazing Procurement Teams w/ Fadi El Mouallem appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Pick Your Professional Development at NextGen

GovLoop

It’s time to break out! With the speakers and schedule all set for the NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit: Powering Your Public Service Career Forward, take a look at these Breakout Sessions to pick which one you’d like to attend on May 10. Don’t forget to register , and we can’t wait to see you there! How to Deal With an Underperforming Team with Carolyn Mooney, Owner and Coach, Enough LLC, and Former Background Investigations Lead Let’s get real: Not all teams are winners.

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How to Write a Staffing Plan for a Proposal

Key Solutions

Proposals oftentimes require a Staffing Plan that shows who, how many, what skillsets, and the Level of Effort (LOE) required to execute the actual work of the contract.

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A Look at Federal Contracting for Women-Owned Businesses

GovSpend

March was Women’s History Month, and as I saw all the posts on women who have had an impact in the various fields, I thought I should discuss a topic close to my heart – federal contracting for women-owned businesses. As I look back on my career in the financial industry and with Fedmine, I have had the unique experience to work and see these businesses succeed through their sheer perseverance, strategic outlook and their passion to make a difference.

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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE AS AT APRIL 2023

Edo State Public Procurement Agency

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How Strong Is Your Cyber Foundation? 

GovLoop

In a recent report, the Senate Homeland Security Committee gave eight critical agencies dealing with sensitive information an overall C- grade in cybersecurity. Do you know how your agency rates? It’s time for a quick check-up to ensure your data is as safe as you think it is. Here’s a quick quiz in five security-related categories: Cybersecurity: Does your agency practice least-privilege access?

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Free April Online Trainings

GovLoop

Data storytelling, cybersecurity mandates, effective conflict resolution, multi-generational management…which topic piques your interest? Having a hard time deciding? No worries! We have plenty of free training opportunities in April to cover all the bases, explore them now: Wednesday, April 5 | 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT How to Explain Data Through Visualization and Storytelling Data stored away in spreadsheets or data siloes can remain virtually useless.

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