How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I am delighted to present to How to Crack a Nut readers an outline of my recently published book Framework Agreements, Supplier Lists and Other Public Procurement Tools: Purchasing Uncertain or Indefinite Requirements (Hart Publishing, 2023). I wish you an enjoyable and, most importantly, useful reading!

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Framework Agreement Public Procurement Public Procurement System 52

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 1, 2024

With a grant from the Open Government Partnership, WeSolve and Move As One reviewed 12 publicly available contracts with the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) website. PhilGEPS was such an important partner in the project,” says Abante.

Budget 136

Budget Transportation Transportation Bidder 136

ivalua

APRIL 11, 2022

Implementation of the project was led by Optis’ expert consulting team with support from Ivalua professional services, allowing TELUS to streamline their procurement processes through a simplified system that manages spend, ensures compliance, provides a rich catalog of products and services, and creates a full digital record of purchases.

Procurement 52

Procurement IT Buying Process Consulting 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The Purchase Order has been touted as the only way to manage ‘maverick’ spend (stopping off budget expenditure), but it’s also a way to automate invoice processing. Is there a budget and contract (the purchase order is a contract) for these items? It was time to rethink, step back and ask – what are we trying to achieve?

Supplier 94

Supplier E-procurement Buyers Supply Chain 94

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 30, 2024

Yet, many governments have not introduced policies and procedures for buying greener and even where it is possible to use green criteria for purchasing, many procurement officers are unsure of how to include them. When choosing a model, it’s important to understand its training data.

Procurement 62

Procurement Public Procurement Green Public Procurement Electronics 62

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

Sustainability needs to be seen as a wider issue, not just green purchasing and the environment, but also supporting women businesses and local economic development. Building the e-GP systems that show the transparency of overall procurement is important to me, as it will help check that our national systems are ready and strong.”

Public Procurement 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

ivalua

JULY 1, 2021

One outcome of the Covid crisis has been the realization that paying suppliers is important. This approach calls for change and will be an approach that is no longer linked to the final settlement on invoice, but spreads the payment across the purchase lifecycle, from contract to acceptance. . The Need for Change in Payment Processes.

Supply Chain 10

Supply Chain Supplier E-procurement Electronics 10

NIH NITAAC

JANUARY 5, 2022

The supply-chain bottlenecks -- around the world -- have caused record shortages of many products that American consumers are used to having readily available, such as household goods, electronics and, most importantly to NITAAC, information technology (IT). billion for unclassified and classified information technology.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Warehouse Capacity Electronics 52

SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

That rule requires that an offeror be registered in SAM at the time of offer submission, “and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement” per FAR 52.204-7(b). Questions about this post?

Evaluation 78

Evaluation Bidding Negotiation Government Contracts 78

ivalua

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Business models have evolved to a point where suppliers are so important to success that they are now considered an extension of the manufacturer’s enterprise. them dynamic diminished as suppliers developed greater expertise and purchased components became more sophisticated. What has changed? This us-vs.-them

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Supply Chain Supplier Purchasing 40

Import and Trade Remedies

JULY 5, 2024

The programs, set to end by March 25, 2025, provide point-of-sale incentives for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles. Submissions should be sent electronically to tariff-tarif@fin.gc.ca goods in response to Section 232 tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian steel and aluminium.

Consulting 40

Consulting Export Supply Chain Finance 40

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

Public procurement accounts for around 13-20% of global GDP , so it has the potential to be an important tool for governments to promote gender equality. This step is important as it facilitates collaboration and input from the various stakeholders in the initiative, not just the procurement agency. 2) Definition of requirements.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Participation Procurement Supplier 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Why is modernizing these processes and tools so important? . In a matter of days, LADWP worked with a solution provider to establish a portal where vendors could register and submit their bids electronically and then automatically open bids at closing to meet the requirements of their charter with the city. . A Path Forward.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Procurement Team Bidding 52

Bonfire

APRIL 3, 2023

No eSourcing: ERP systems often don’t have eSourcing capabilities, making it hard to manage sourcing events electronically. They’re not tied in to co-op and piggyback sourcing opportunities, and they can’t bring all your sourcing data together to help you make better purchasing decisions.

Eprocurement 52

Eprocurement Strategic Sourcing Supplier Bidding 52

GovSpend

APRIL 29, 2024

Pay attention to how the agency purchases, including the utilization of NAICS & PSC codes, whether awards are on IDIQs/GSA, the set-aside status, and who your competitors are within that specific agency. Understand Your Competitor: Competitive intel is a key input into a smart and efficient strategy.

Data 52

Data Contract Price Procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

New strategies included implementing an electronic bidding platform, piloting approaches to vendor outreach for high-priority purchases, and incorporating bonus point questions for sustainability and equity in all their requests for proposals (RFPs). Implementing an e-bidding procurement system was core to this effort.

Procurement 52

Procurement Sustainability IT E-procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 11, 2024

features an entirely remote arbitration process, including remote filing and electronic signatures. of all filings, and more than 100,000 electronic deliveries, more than 20,000 electronic signatures, and nearly 3,000 remote hearings were made in the same year. Conclusion The panel focused on two important aspects of Sino-U.S.

Electronics 52

Electronics Management Efficiency Networking 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Recent trends have increased the strategic importance of an effective, transparent Invoice-to-Pay process, managed by AP. The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the importance of effective cash management, of which Invoice-to-Pay is a key lever. Using Invoice-to-Pay to create a top performing Accounts Payable Team. What is Invoice-to-Pay?

Supplier 40

Supplier Accountability Supply Chain End to End 40

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. The policies and procedures of clocking in are critically important for employees to remember. Who May Experience a Floor Check?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. The policies and procedures of clocking in are critically important for employees to remember. Who May Experience a Floor Check?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. The policies and procedures of clocking in are critically important for employees to remember. Who May Experience a Floor Check?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. The policies and procedures of clocking in are critically important for employees to remember. Who May Experience a Floor Check?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. The policies and procedures of clocking in are critically important for employees to remember. Who May Experience a Floor Check?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. The policies and procedures of clocking in are critically important for employees to remember. Who May Experience a Floor Check?

Accountability 52

Accountability Government Government Internal Control 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. The policies and procedures of clocking in are critically important for employees to remember. Who May Experience a Floor Check?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. The policies and procedures of clocking in are critically important for employees to remember. Who May Experience a Floor Check?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. The policies and procedures of clocking in are critically important for employees to remember. Who May Experience a Floor Check?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. The policies and procedures of clocking in are critically important for employees to remember. Who May Experience a Floor Check?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JULY 2, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. The policies and procedures of clocking in are critically important for employees to remember. Who May Experience a Floor Check?

Contract 52

Contract Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JULY 2, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. The policies and procedures of clocking in are critically important for employees to remember. Who May Experience a Floor Check?

Contract 52

Contract Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52

Capital Edge Consulting

APRIL 10, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. The policies and procedures of clocking in are critically important for employees to remember. Who May Experience a Floor Check?

IT 52

IT Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52

Capital Edge Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. The policies and procedures of clocking in are critically important for employees to remember. Who May Experience a Floor Check?

Price 52

Price Government Contracts Government Government 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JUNE 13, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. The policies and procedures of clocking in are critically important for employees to remember. Who May Experience a Floor Check?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

ivalua

AUGUST 5, 2020

This is supported by data from The Hackett Group’s most recent Purchase-to-Pay Performance Study that flags organizations with high levels of AP automation software as saving 54% on invoice processing costs and using one-third as many internal employees. With Ivalua you have peace of mind, simplicity, and global coverage.

Supplier 52

Supplier E-procurement Accountability Networking 52

The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

Gain Access to Government Incentives Government entities at various levels recognize the importance of sustainability and offer incentives to businesses that have verified their sustainable practices through adoption of standards. These incentives often take the form of inclusion in green procurement programs, tax incentives and grants.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Evaluation Retail Transparency 52

The Procurement School

JUNE 25, 2023

Since governments depend primarily on voter confidence to remain in office, avoiding such negative publicity is of paramount importance to government bodies. While many of the free trade agreements only govern nation-to-nation disputes, the latter two treaties are of particular importance to procurement at all levels of government in Canada.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Thresholds Transparency 52

Capital Edge Consulting

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. The policies and procedures of clocking in are critically important for employees to remember. Who May Experience a Floor Check?

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52