Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In April we published the Annual report on procurement activity in Scotland for 21-22, which highlights how we performed against our Procurement Strategy, how we delivered procurement policy and capability throughout the Scottish public sector. They show that the 16 billion of public procurement spend, we generated 13.8

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Procurement analytics is quickly becoming a core practice for efficient operations and effective sourcing in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Broadly, procurement analytics can be classified into three categories: Descriptive Analytics: Analyzes historical data to understand past procurement performance (e.g.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Doing so will ensure that businesses remain competitive during times of economic uncertainty while still maintaining strong supplier relationships throughout the process – allowing them to continue operating efficiently regardless of external conditions outside their control.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The current system resulted from a redesign of the NHS supply chain that has been operational since 2019 [for details, see A Sanchez-Graells, ‘ Centralisation of procurement and supply chain management in the English NHS: some governance and compliance challenges ’ (2019) 70(1) NILQ 53-75.] emphasis added).

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WashngtonExec

APRIL 10, 2025

Her goal has always been to strike a balance between structure and speed: ensuring the company meets every requirement while still moving quickly and efficiently. Better understanding the range of impacts, helps you provide a better solution that is both efficient and compliant. Absolutely.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Effective procurement practices allow the establishment of a closed-loop circular supply chain that helps deliver more efficiency, from end-to-end and supports the formalisation of different services, including e-waste management, recycling, resource sharing, and supplier regulatory development.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

It involves asking: Beyond the immediate deliverables, how does this procurement positively impact communities? Beyond the Bottom Line: Social value prioritises community well-being over just financial efficiency. Why Does Social Value Matter In Public Procurement?

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . Businesses are either pausing staffing efforts or ramping up talent acquisition strategies depending on the industry. The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers).

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

With Ivalua, Ahlsell was able to highly automate and standardize the process of negotiating contracts with several suppliers at the same time, delivering an unparalleled level of efficiency and benefits. “We Provide a consumer-like experience for procurement stakeholders. Breaking New Ground to Gain a Competitive Edge.

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ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 March 27, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Steve Carter The biggest change to Accounts Payables since the introduction of double entry journals is about to hit finance departments–but are they prepared? Read More : Under Pressure, Will Procurement Take Performance Higher in 2023?

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 28, 2023

AI is capable of improving quality throughout the entire supply chain, from procurement to supplier relations and more. Enhanced Security AI helps to make procurement more secure by assisting teams in choosing the best suppliers and, therefore, reducing the risk of late payments and fraud.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Having spent over $100 billion on information technology (IT) products and services in 2023, the federal government sees itself as a market driver able to steer industry policy through government-wide procurement strategies. James Peake , M.D.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For generative AI, identify outputs that are created or modified through the use of AI, such as by including watermarks or metadata; mitigate inappropriate uses and prevent harmful or illegal outputs; and mitigate the environmental impact by using efficient data centers and prioritizing renewable energy. James Peake , M.D., James Peake , M.D.,

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Importance of Competition in Public Procurement The essence of competition is to allow multiple suppliers to compete for a government contract under the same conditions so that the best value is achieved. Additionally, this lack of diversity in supply chains can lead to overreliance on a few select suppliers.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. The 7 Steps of Source-to-Pay Source-to-Pay is an interconnected cycle that gives Procurement the means to drive value for their business.

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University of Bristol

OCTOBER 14, 2019

For example, new analytics applied to open transport data can significantly improve procurement planning to support more sustainable urban mobility strategies, as well as the emergence of new models for the procurement of mobility as a service (MaaS).

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

However, for government agencies, the AI revolution is about more than harnessing software capabilities; it’s about ensuring agencies have the proper hardware foundation to leverage this transformative technology securely and efficiently. They deliver both cost and energy efficiency. To state it plainly: Hardware matters.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Imagine a competent procurement officer surrounded by a myriad of daunting problems, including legislative procurement compliance solutions, inefficiency, and even the risk of fraudulent activity. This article will focus on tackling challenges in the public procurement process and suggests practical solutions for these challenges.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

They follow public procurement best practices strategies that help you not only win contracts but keep them coming. Crafting A Winning Procurement Strategy A proactive approach gives you the edge. Ethical Procurement Public sector buyers want fairness, transparency, and responsible sourcing.

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