The Procurement School

AUGUST 11, 2023

Author: Larry Berglund As part of the assessment on the ability of a supply chain department to deliver value effectively , is its ability to do so efficiently. To have an objective assessment on efficiency, there should be a set of KPIs or measurement tools to compare. Efficiency metrics examples 1.The

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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. contract compliance, procurement cycle efficiency). Prior purchase data is also used for demand forecasting improving resource management and operational efficiency.

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FedScoop

APRIL 3, 2024

Sharpe said that the modernized approach for the astronaut application process in concert with the pre-screen assessment “reduced burden on NASA’s HR staff and allied the Astronaut Office to focus on the highest quality candidates in the applicant pool for further evaluation.”

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FedScoop

AUGUST 8, 2024

Most experts agree that the long-term potential of artificial intelligence (AI) depends on building a solid foundation of reliable, readily available, high-quality data. One area where data quality and readiness play a particularly crucial role for federal, state, and local government agencies is identity management.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Agencies are actively seeking ways to improve the quality of services they provide to both employees and constituents. Unfortunately, they’re facing several roadblocks to achieving higher levels of flexibility, modernization and cost savings. Enter containerization, one of the latest developments in the evolution of cloud computing.

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FedScoop

MAY 2, 2024

The technology could be a game-changer in everything from “treating rare diseases to lowering costs by improving the efficiency of our electrical grid,” he added. AI advancements will improve the quality of life for all Americans. Grand challenges have proven successful in the ways to advance towards new scientific discoveries.

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Modern, cloud-based systems will improve transparency, be more user friendly and provide more efficient service, the spokesperson said. We still need human developers, testers and quality control reviews to evaluate and approve the rewritten code, the spokesperson continued.

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ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

This greatly increases the company’s agility, allowing highly efficient purchasing operations. Ultimately, the buyer can efficiently compare offers and select the optimal supplier(s) according to a best value/best price logic or lower total cost of ownership.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Efficiently addressing internal customer support tickets can profoundly impact an organization’s productivity and employee well-being, apart from their ability to focus on the mission at hand. That said, the team is always on the lookout for ways to improve efficiency and support scaling.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and budget-conscious public sector environment, efficient procurement practices are more crucial than ever. Time Savings Cooperative purchasing also increases efficiency by streamlining the procurement process. Public sector entities can save time and effort by using competitively solicited contracts.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As one of only two Beneficiary and Family Centered Care-Quality Improvement Organizations (BFCC-QIO) in the US, the company helps more than 140 million Medicare beneficiaries access and protect their Medicare rights to improve quality of care. And the benefits don’t stop there.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The Growing Need for Enhanced Event Safety With the increasing frequency of large-scale events, procurement teams are tasked with finding reliable, high-quality solutions for crowd control and event safety. With OMNIA Partners, procurement teams have access to a portfolio of suppliers who provide quality, compliance, and reliability.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

According to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 — which established and expanded the program — its goals are to promote “data fluency and data collaboration;” “increased data analytics use in critical decisionmaking areas;” “data integration integration and standardization;” and increase efficiencies in the department.

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FedScoop

APRIL 12, 2024

“These tools have the potential to lower the barriers and costs of practicing before the office as well as helping law practitioners offer services to their clients with improved quality and efficiency,” the notice states. “As

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FedScoop

JANUARY 24, 2024

This will in turn make the agency and the federal government more efficient and effective in promoting and protecting a competitive economy.” GSA, meanwhile, will use the TMF’s award of $19.7 By modernizing our EHR system, we’re not just upgrading technology, we’re enhancing the lives of some of our nation’s bravest heroes.”

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. He offers this purchasing example: “Using cooperative contracts for government IoT technology procurement offers significant benefits in cost savings, efficiency, and risk management.”

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

DLA’s efforts to increase the use of automation in their contracting system include using that information to asses a supplier’s risk and quality score as a necessary validation before making an award. We’re also leveraging new technology to improve contracting efficiency.”

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

These frameworks have led to big efficiency wins: the traditional tender procedures take between four months and one year to complete while the framework procedure takes between four and six weeks on average. Before G-Cloud, the average IT tender elicited three to four bids; after G-Cloud, it elicits eight or nine.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This crucial work helps CDPH improve the efficiency of monitoring activities and the early detection of public health events through the collection of complete and timely lab result information on a statewide basis. This allows for 24/7/365 reporting and receipt of notifiable conditions.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The HR Line of Business and Quality Service Management Office completed this year-old effort earlier this summer to update the HR business reference architecture. Federal human resources employees now have a standard set of data and business elements, and performance measures to lean on as they modernize their hiring and other processes.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

The goal was to increase efficiency across the Group’s Business Areas. For Körber’s supply chain management community, quality, innovative strength, legal certainty, adherence to delivery dates and the sustainability of suppliers and service providers play a decisive role – as does cost. .

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Understanding these factors and applying them appropriately ensures effective and efficient procurement that aligns with organizational policies and objectives. In summary, the selection of a procurement method depends on factors such as cost thresholds, market conditions, the nature of the requirement, and the urgency of the situation.

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Government procurement should be transparent and efficient. Data is the core of the GovSpend value proposition, and increasing data coverage and quality is a top objective. Today we are dramatically improving the overall volumes, quality, and refresh rates of data – and we’re not letting up. Any final words?

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The USPTO in 2021 sent its top engineers to Google to be certified in TensorFlow and develop neural network feedback loops for patent examiners to rate algorithms, as well as to apply machine learning and AI to patent classification, search and quality. Our budgeting process is stupid. Our procurement is stupid.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 11, 2024

She is passionate about championing alternative dispute resolution across Africa and beyond and fostering a culture of cooperation, efficiency, and excellence among the diverse stakeholders involved in dispute resolution. The use of AFSA services is cost-efficient for our clients.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

These actions range from improving IT infrastructure efficiency, to empowering sustainable hybrid working environments, to carbon accounting and smart building energy efficiencies, and more. Audience members heard how utilising AWS Cloud can lead to both carbon and cost savings for organisations.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Containers enhance and modernize public sector applications with improved application quality, portability, security, scalability, and fault isolation. In the public sector, where security, compliance, and efficiency are paramount, GitOps can be a transformative approach when combined with Amazon EKS.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

And it prevents employees from resolving pain points as efficiently as possible and enjoying a more satisfying work experience. A Factor in Rebuilding Trust Application testing is not just an IT issue: Agencies must strengthen the trust people have in government by improving the quality of services they provide.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The event opened with a keynote speech on handling complex disputes, followed by panels addressing key topics including diversity in arbitrator appointments, efficiency, the integration of AI, and the evolving challenges of disclosure and confidentiality.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 24, 2024

Data management tools, like pricing algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), are playing an ever-larger role in Federal procurement as agencies look to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve contract outcomes. Such access is in the public interest because it promotes efficiency and realism.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This fragmentation also hinders gaining a comprehensive, EU-wide understanding of public procurement activity, trends, and insights that could drive more efficient, data-driven policymaking and public spending. A data quality analysis tool is also available, enabling users to evaluate and ensure the integrity of their data.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 9, 2024

We need to consider quality, lead time, supplier reputation, warranty, maintenance, operational expenses, carriage, insurance, and many more aspects. Lower priced procurements often come with defects, reduced efficiency, poor environmental consequences, and high operational requirements.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

It is an important part of the decision-making process and requires careful consideration of a wide range of factors, such as cost, quality, reliability, and delivery times. When you work with local experts and access nearby resources, you can ensure top-quality products.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. Better contracts and processes, for example, could reduce the risk of delays, quality problems or unexpected costs.

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FedScoop

MAY 1, 2024

But the agency is working on a strategy to also onboard commercial services and looking to ensure that information it provides is fresh so people will want to regularly return, Steve Krauss, a senior advisor for OPM’s HR Quality Services Management Office, or QSMO, told FedScoop.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 8, 2024

This can help them answer customer queries efficiently, pinpoint significant changes to contracts, and assess risks such as fraud more accurately. Common use cases in public sector could be determining the best way to reduce Friday afternoon congestion, or how to manage building utilities more efficiently.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 8, 2024

This story demonstrates that implementation can be accelerated without compromising quality. The new OMS is improving operational efficiencies, for example, lessening the time to intake and assign an individual, and reducing IT infrastructure and maintenance.

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