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

American City & Country

“Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. Cunningham adds that proper training for system operators “must cover not only system operation but also legal and ethical considerations.”

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Leveraging Data Analytics in Procurement: Unlocking Efficiency and Strategic Value

Tracker Intelligence

Procurement analytics is quickly becoming a core practice for efficient operations and effective sourcing in today’s rapidly changing business environment. contract compliance, procurement cycle efficiency). It also provides transparency which encourages compliance with regulatory frameworks and positive ethical procurement practices.

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What is Strategic Procurement, and How Can Cooperative Purchasing Help?

American City & Country

Leverage Group Purchasing and Cooperative Contracts for Cost Efficiency One of the most effective ways to streamline procurement is by using group/cooperative purchasing contracts. This not only reduces manual labor but also minimizes errors and improves procurement efficiency.

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How Certified Procurement Professionals Drive Efficiency in Supply Chain Management

The Procurement School

Armed with a Public Procurement Certificate , these individuals bring a new level of efficiency and strategic insight to the field. We will uncover how their expertise contributes to supply chain management’s efficiency and success. Certified procurement professionals play a pivotal role in enhancing supply chain efficiency.

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ICCA Hong Kong 2024: Advocacy, Procedures, and Ethics in Focus

Kluwer Arbitration

Inter-Personal Conduct and Ethics For the first parallel panel of the early afternoon session, moderator Abby Cohen Smutny was joined by speakers Funke Adekoya , Brandon Bang , Nicolás Gálvez Solis , Matthew Gearing KC and Jonathan Lim to discuss ICCA’s Guidelines on Standards of Practice.

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AWS’ Renzo Rodriguez Named WashingtonExec Cloud Council Co-Chair

WashngtonExec

First, we’ll explore Generative AI’s impact on government services, focusing on responsible implementation that enhances both citizen experience and federal workforce efficiency. Cybersecurity remains paramount, particularly as we integrate zero trust architectures and quantum-resistant solutions.

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Arbitration Tech Toolbox: Emotion AI: A Game-Changer for Efficiency and Due Process in International Arbitration?

Kluwer Arbitration

In international arbitration, parties or arbitrators could consider using emotion AI to enhance efficiency and due process (or to gain a strategic and tactical advantage). Although applications are varied, we will focus on two uses: (1) efficiency through facilitating settlement; and (2) due process through ensuring arbitrator attentiveness.