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The Postal Service is leaning into AI for better shipping experiences

FedScoop

Other AI use cases with the USPS involve documenting legacy code and writing new code, strengthening logistics and transportation networks and using a natural language processing agent to handle customer calls regarding passports. We want to do this extremely ethically,” Mehra said, “and with security in mind, foremost.”

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ESG Practices for Procurement Professionals

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

Ensuring that the ingredients, components and labour are ethically sourced and recycled if possible is important. An ideal situation is to have a product that follows the reverse logistics procedure as part of the circular economy.

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Procurement Teams Forced to Cut Corners as External Challenges Bite and Investments in New Technology Don’t Keep Pace

ivalua

Lowering due diligence standards can lead to unexpected quality, ethical, or sustainability issues. Procurement teams need greater investment in people, processes, and technologies to uphold sourcing standards, maintain ESG commitments and values, navigate today’s stormy markets and insulate their organizations against future headwinds”.

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Friday Flash 10/11/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update. James Peake , M.D., James Peake , M.D.,

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Friday Flash 10/25/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update. James Peake , M.D., James Peake , M.D.,

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Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 2

The Procurement School

Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards. The individuals in this field understand the significance of their roles and strive to uphold the highest standards of ethics and accountability.

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Procurement & Contract Planning: Canadian Public Sector Guide

The Procurement School

Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards. The individuals in this field understand the significance of their roles and strive to uphold the highest standards of ethics and accountability.