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Meet Digit – The Future of Warehouse Automation

Art of Procurement

Agility Robotics recently released the latest version of their humanoid warehouse robot: Digit. Digit is 5 foot 9, weighs 141. The post Meet Digit – The Future of Warehouse Automation appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Next week: Rome

Telles.eu

Next week I will be in Rome taking part on the 8th IMPPM Global Procurement Conference (July 6th and 7th) where on Thursday I will be sharing a session with Kirsi-Maria Halonen on competitive dialogue. These days I am more or less out of the traditional conference circuit and refrain myself from participating in more than one or two per year, but it is always a pleasure to speak at this particular conference.

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What Is Artificial Intelligence, and How Will It Benefit Agencies?

FedTech Magazine

Recent discussions around ChatGPT, and generative artificial intelligence more broadly, are improving federal officials’ understanding that AI isn’t simply programmed analytics running queries against databases. AI encompasses machines programmed to simulate human intelligence and learn. This includes machine learning (ML), deep learning and neural networks requiring vast computing power and many iterations.

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Free Summer Series on Reforming the ABA Model Procurement Code

Public Procurement Intl

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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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How to Secure Legacy Systems

GovLoop

Challenge: An Expanding Attack Surface Cloud environments and the introduction of automation and Internet of Things (IoT) devices have greatly expanded the attack surface. “There are a lot of points of entry now,” said Raghurama Pantula, Director of Information Security for Karsun Solutions, a modernization company that applies innovative approaches to help achieve agency missions.

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Debunking the lack of discrimination argument on the Portuguese train tender

Telles.eu

This Monday I was cited again on Portuguese media about the illegality of the train tender for the new 117 trains that are being procured at the moment. This time, with three Portuguese colleagues. Two broadly agreed with me but a third argued that the tender is legal since i) there is no discrimination of foreign tenderers as none would be excluded if they wanted to manufacture the trains abroad; ii) it is a viable solution for Portugal to bring back lost know how for train manufacturing since

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Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium

ivalua

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change. At Ivalua, we recognized the need to stay ahead of these developments and organized our first annual Ivalua Summer Symposium in London on a wonderful sunny evening on the Thames to discuss

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Faceless Bureaucrats? I Think Not

GovLoop

The idea of a faceless government bureaucrat seems like a permanent fixture in the American imagination. And yet it’s so wrong. I’ve been covering the government beat for 30 years, writing about the technologies, programs and policies that serve as the cogs and gears of government. Along the way, I’ve learned one important lesson: What makes government work, in fact, are the so-called faceless bureaucrats.

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Competitive Procurement Opportunities by UNDP for National and International Companies

BLP

UNDP offers national or international companies opportunities for competitive procurement of a technical analysis of the Motagua River and, in addition, an analysis of the classification system of the Judicial Branch. The first seeks to identify and address the water contamination of one of the country’s most important rivers. The second one pursues a system of classification of positions and salaries in that power of the State.

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Federal Agencies Can Leverage Software Bills of Materials for Stronger Risk Management

FedTech Magazine

Modern software development is incredibly complex for federal technology managers, with products typically built from many different components from a variety of global software supply chain sources. The intricacy of this development process will only increase as more advanced software is continually released for ever more powerful enterprise systems and demanding new use cases.

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CDA Claims: Delay Damages for an Early Finish?

Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

One of the most common concerns for federal contractors is delay. Projects can fall behind schedule for a variety of reasons that are outside of the contractor’s control (government-directed changes, differing site conditions, and government interference – just to name a few). Contractors need to take proactive steps to provide proper notice and secure entitlement to additional time and costs based on the delay.

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[Pod] Procurement 6 – June 30th, 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 – June 30th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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4 Factors to Consider When Making the Jump to Cloud

GovLoop

Quick Quiz: Which of the following statements are true? A. Cloud isn’t secure. B. Cloud is prohibitively expensive. C. You can’t move just a portion of your resources to the cloud. D. Putting our data in the cloud means we’ll never be able to find it The answer? They are all false. There are many misconceptions about the cloud today, and federal agencies aren’t immune from them.

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Unleashing Team Synergy: A Guide to Cross-Functional Collaboration

Extract Systems

Whether you're a CEO, a project manager, or a team leader, you're well aware of the importance of effective collaboration within your organization. In today's fast-paced world, leading cross-functional teams is a skill that can take your success to new heights. So, let's dive into the realm of cross-functional collaboration and discover valuable insights and tips that can help you excel in your leadership role.

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CDA Claims: Delay Damages for an Early Finish?

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

One of the most common concerns for federal contractors is delay. Projects can fall behind schedule for a variety of reasons that are outside of the contractor’s control (government-directed changes, differing site conditions, and government interference – just to name a few). Contractors need to take proactive steps to provide proper notice and secure entitlement to additional time and costs based on the delay.

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Top 6 Most Valuable Tech Skills for Procurement

Art of Procurement

Despite the importance of digital literacy in procurement, skills development and recruiting have not kept pace with technology. Not surprisingly, The post Top 6 Most Valuable Tech Skills for Procurement appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Massachusetts Citizens Take Their Local Temperatures

GovLoop

Excessive heat causes more deaths in the United States than any other weather condition, so NOAA’s National Integrated Heat Health Information System and its partner, CAPA Strategies, are organizing citizen volunteers to document urban heat islands — areas where temperatures can rise 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit higher than in surrounding neighborhoods.

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Contractors: Direct Employees to Remove TikTok from Personal Cell Phones, Other Devices

WIFCON: Government Contracts

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UPDATED LIST OF REGISTERED CONTRACTOR AS AT JUNE 2023

Edo State Public Procurement Agency

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[Pod] From C-Suite Priority to Procurement Strategy: Managing Risk at Scale w/ Gordon Donovan and Matthew Montgomery

Art of Procurement

“Getting visibility into the n-tier is the silver bullet that makes procurement every organization’s hero or heroine because everything happens. The post [Pod] From C-Suite Priority to Procurement Strategy: Managing Risk at Scale w/ Gordon Donovan and Matthew Montgomery appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Some Favorite Productivity Hacks

GovLoop

Increasing productivity doesn’t have to be complicated, and moving forward doesn’t always require charts, schedules, and complex plans. We asked six of our experts for their favorite productivity hack — one simple, memorable tactic for accomplishing more. Here’s what they said. A Little Help From Your Friends When you know what you’re doing, work tasks fly by.

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Third-Party Cybersecurity Assessments Potentially Coming Soon to Department of Defense

WIFCON: Government Contracts

Eric S.

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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE AS AT JUNE 2023

Edo State Public Procurement Agency

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what is the difference between public and private sector procurement?

The Procurement School

As a company that provides education in public procurement , this is perhaps the most common question that arises. While there are many similarities, the nuances of public legislation and free trade requirements create a procurement environment that is more regulated, demands a greater level of transparency, and requires vigilance to stay on top of the constantly changing landscape. similarities of public and private procurement There are many similarities between public-and private-sector procu

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Data Is Key to Agencies’ Zero-Trust Implementations for the Rest of 2023

FedTech Magazine

With potential cybersecurity budget decreases looming, agencies need an understanding of the data they’re trying to protect with a zero-trust security architecture, now more than ever. While the debt ceiling deal President Biden signed into law on June 3 didn’t explicitly cut cybersecurity funding, its two-year cap on nondefense discretionary spending will limit the investments Congress authorizes — especially for agencies lacking sound implementation plans.

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Releases Long-Awaited Cybersecurity Regulations

WIFCON: Government Contracts

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