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

Ethics 120

Ethics Innovation Quality Efficiency 120

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

KPIs are popularly related to areas such as: On time delivery Amount of rejects Cost reduction Ethical conduct Sustainable approaches Lead times KPIs can be written to measure any aspect of supplier performance but must be relevant to the contract to add value. The issue could be a minor blip in production but it could be more serious.

Import 59

Import Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 59

How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

For example, where ethical walls need to be set up within the bidding organisation to prevent conflicts of interest, how can I be sure that a shared AI bot won’t take information from one side of the ethical wall and feed it to the other? Adherence to ethical guidelines, ensuring that there is no theft of intellectual property.

Bidder 52

Bidder Tender Buyers Bidding 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 5, 2024

And finally, performance monitoring with a focus on accountability regarding the ethical and data management specifics. For example, our partners at ChileCompra will talk about how they developed their ethical framework for procuring AI technology , including templates for tender documents.

Public Procurement 58

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Ethics 58

ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2021

Responsible sourcing is the incorporation of ethical, sustainable and socially conscious principles into sourcing, procurement and overall supply chain management practices. There is a growing trend among consumers for responsible sourcing or ethical sourcing. Responsible sourcing requires a shift in thinking and priorities.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Ethics Supplier Sustainability 52

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

Compliance and Ethics Government construction projects are subject to strict compliance requirements and ethical standards. It’s essential to understand and adhere to these regulations to avoid legal and reputational risks.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Negotiation 52

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

AWS offers a comprehensive suite of data services, such as Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) for secure and scalable data storage, Amazon SageMaker Ground Truth for creating high-quality training datasets, and AWS Lake Formation for building and managing data lakes with automated governance and compliance controls.

Government 71

Government Government Ethics Transparency 71

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

This demonstrates that businesses increasingly recognize diversity as a global issue and these programs provide an “ethical” mechanism to connect with customers through community engagement. However, the ethical justification is no longer the totality of the value proposition as leaders now see the overall value for their business. .

Supplier 98

Supplier Ethics E-procurement Supply Chain 98

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 29, 2024

Considerations when buying from overseas should include: Exchange rate volatility Extended lead times Cultural, language and time differences Different accepted standards of ethics and working conditions Political unrest Larger carbon footprint Quality concerns Lack of control IPR risk Extended supply chain equating to more management required Consider (..)

Global Sourcing 59

Global Sourcing IT Price Supplier 59

Oles Morrison

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

WHEN: October 12-13 8:30AM – 11:45AM (PT, each day) WHERE: Online COST: $25 The Federal Contracting Seminar is brought to you by a partnership with Oles Morrison Rinker Baker LLP , Pacific NW Defense Coalition , AGC , and Washington PTAC with the goal of providing high quality training to businesses throughout the region.

Government Contracts 40

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 40

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 17, 2024

To enhance our status and ensure that we are providing optimum value without reducing quality, we can work to a LEAN approach. This approach was first implemented in manufacturing in the 1950s after the Second World War. The logic behind LEAN is to reduce waste and make processes more efficient.

Inventory 59

Inventory Manufacturing Transportation Transportation 59

ivalua

APRIL 22, 2021

In many cases, international markets have different environmental and ethical regulations when it comes to how suppliers operate and treat their employees. This gives you greater control over the details involved in your supply chain.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Freight Ethics 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MAY 28, 2024

An attractive account is one that pays on time, communicates well, promotes innovation, builds trust, is ethically aware, forward thinking, environmentally friendly and sustainability focused. In this situation a supplier may seek to take advantage and price above the average or reduce quality.

Supplier 59

Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Accountability 59

The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

A lack of clarity will be reflected in the quality of the solicitation document, the evaluation criteria and the bid submissions. For example, setting the pricing allocation too high indicates that the solicitation issuer is more interested in price than quality.

Procurement 52

Procurement Market Analysis Bidder Evaluation 52

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The National Anti-Corruption Program , recently approved by the Parliament, gives civil society organizations (CSOs) and media a greater role in preventing corruption and “strengthening an ethical, corruption-free public service.” Of course, the more reliable and continuous the government data supply is, the better.

Data 115

Data Corruption Supplier Media 115

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Global governments and businesses are now recognizing diversity programs as an effective “ethical” mechanism to increase community engagement and correct systemic issues or historic inequality. However, the ethical justification is no longer the totality of the value proposition. Building Business Cases and Momentum.

Business Strategy 64

Business Strategy Supplier Supply Chain Ethics 64

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Drawing on his extensive experience and illustrious career in various forms of dispute resolution, as an advocate at Bar, as a recorder (part time judge) of the Crown Court, as a judge at the Court of Justice of the EU and now as an arbitrator, Christopher offers excellent insight in the requisite qualities of a good arbitrator.

Management 52

Management Ethics Corruption Quality 52

Extract Systems

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Members pay dues to the organization to call themselves Realtors and assure home sellers and home buyers that they are aligned with the organization’s strict policies on ethics and home transactions.

Buyers 52

Buyers Ethics Quality Collaboration 52

Extract Systems

AUGUST 15, 2023

There are sessions on Day 2 discussing the uses and ethical implication of Chat GPT and other AI tools, another on Technology Enhanced Courtrooms, and one focused on how to handle data requests. These are only three examples of great presentations (all on Day 1!) slated for this year’s conference.

Ethics 52

Ethics Utilities Quality Data 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 17, 2023

A vital piece of the puzzle is to select a high-quality quantum expert to help present a client’s case. Herfried recommends that counsel select an expert who understands the applicable law, has strong analytical skills, and maintains credibility and ethical standards that allow the arbitral tribunal to rely upon the expert’s assessments.

Ethics 52

Ethics Influencing Corruption Quality 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Key Issues in the Ethics of International Arbitration Practice The second panel addressed key issues in the ethics of arbitration, in a session moderated by Erin Collins (Associate, DLA Piper LLP) and a panel composed of M. The panel discussed the ethics of expert preparation across legal cultures. Further, Ms. Smagin , 599 U.S.

Ethics 52

Ethics Insurance Participation Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 16, 2024

However, the use of AI necessitates ethical and procedural considerations. Parties or arbitrators using AI tools must ensure the confidentiality of the proceedings, while also scrutinizing the origin and quality of historical training data to prevent bias and replication.

Ethics 90

Ethics Data Integration Integrity 90

GovLoop

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Will it raise the quality and speed of your output? For managers, Kinnard says it’s critical to understand the ethical issues that may complicate AI use. Getting used to AI can be an uncertain journey. Will it expand the scope of your job, or put it at risk? AI doesn’t come with agency-centered values.

Inventory 52

Inventory Ethics Data Education 52

GovLoop

JUNE 16, 2023

For one program, they increased service delivery by 20% — and without affecting the quality of service or the size of the staff. “We were asking questions around the completeness and accuracy of the data, and about getting it where we needed it and when we needed it,” Cooke said. The effort paid off.

Data 52

Data Education Quality Strategic Planning 52

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JULY 18, 2017

Oversees the analysis of cost, performance, quality, service and delivery. Manages and oversees the central procurement system to maintain the integrity of the public procurement process and guard against ethical challenges and charges of fraud, waste or inefficiency.

Purchasing 100

Purchasing Management Warehouse E-procurement 100

ivalua

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Lowering due diligence standards can lead to unexpected quality, ethical, or sustainability issues.

Procurement Team 52

Procurement Team Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 52

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I continue exploring the use of public procurement as a tool of digital regulation (or ‘AI regulation by contract’ as shorthand)—ie as a mechanism to promote transparency, explainability, cyber security, ethical and legal compliance leading to trustworthiness, etc in the adoption of digital technologies by the public sector.

Procurement 52

Procurement Tender Buyers Contract 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 6, 2023

See, for example, prior coverage on Kluwer Arbitration Blog on related topics, such as building quality and trust in the arbitral process and the Spanish Arbitration Club’s code of best practice in arbitration.

IT 45

IT Ethics Participation Accountability 45

Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

A study featured on GovLoop highlights the strategic advantage of cultural competence in improving service quality and addressing racial and ethnic disparities. It emphasizes the development of a workforce adept in delivering high-quality services to all, irrespective of cultural or linguistic backgrounds.

Import 52

Import Contract Leadership Government Contracts 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

These scenarios often involve a need for expertise, standardization, quality, compatibility, and exclusive availability of products or services. However, a sole source justification based solely on quality, preference, or standard price comparisons is invalid. There are several common scenarios where it is vital.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Strategic suppliers deliver additional benefits to your enterprise beyond typical operational aspects such as cost, quality and service. ethics, workforce, environmental) once in production. A critical supplier has value and cultural alignment as a transactional supplier , but not as much as a strategic supplier does.

Supplier 40

Supplier Supply Chain Balance Innovation 40

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

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.

Participation 52

Participation Import Sustainability Ethics 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

At the bottom layer of the generative AI stack, it is vital to have high quality, up-to-date data for training the models. AWS is focused on collaborating with regulators and the industry to support the safe, secure, and ethical advancement of AI technology. A critical step to achieving this is moving data to the cloud.

Sustainability 68

Sustainability Data Innovation Transparency 68

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 14, 2024

The AAA-ICDR has dedicated innovation staff members and innovation chairs that are working on a series of AI-linked initiatives and analyzing employee ideas to use AI to support case filing, create improved tools, improve process quality, and speed up workflow.

Corruption 59

Corruption Innovation Quality Import 59

The Softly Spark

AUGUST 24, 2023

Wayfair’s Shop Sustainably filter allows customers to view products that have been certified for lower environmental impacts, responsible sourcing, air quality, and more. Additionally, all suppliers must follow Wayfair’s code of conduct , which includes following ethical and socially responsible business practices.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Retail Supplier Purchasing 52

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.

Data 85

Data Quality Management Integration 85

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Under pressure to quickly identify new sources of supply, due diligence has–at times been reduced, thereby increasing the likelihood of quality issues, unknowingly supporting forced labor, or exposing organizations to fraud. Supply chains are increasingly critical to success or failure.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Risk Management Management Supplier 52