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. Early indication in this situation would be key to risk management.

Import 59

Import Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 59

Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

In identifying concerns for digital identity risk management, NIST focuses on three main concerns: identity proofing, authentication, and federation level. Organizations using AI and ML systems must implement the NIST AI Risk Management Framework to evaluate risks and must consult SP1270 for managing bias in AI.

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Risk Management 52

FedScoop

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The top concerns related to the risks of using generative AI include a lack of controls to ensure ethical/responsible information generation, a lack of ability to verify/explain generated output and potential abuse/distortion of government-generated content in the public domain.

Government 86

Government Government Ethics Balance 86

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The panel delved into (i) the mechanisms and challenges of dispute resolution in the decentralized space, and (ii) the integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”) into judicial systems and arbitration proceedings and the underlying legal and ethical considerations.

Ethics 52

Ethics Integration Integrity Risk Management 52

Extract Systems

AUGUST 22, 2023

Finance: Fraud detection, risk management, and portfolio optimization. However, they also present ethical challenges, such as their impact on employment, privacy concerns, and the need for responsible development. Recommendation Systems: Suggestions for books, movies, products, etc.

Ethics 52

Ethics Data Media Finance 52

FedInsider

MAY 5, 2024

He reports directly to the DON Chief Information Officer (CIO) on the effectiveness of DON’s Cybersecurity Risk Management Program. These strategic initiatives include Secure the Defense Industry Base (DIB) and implementation of a Cyber Ready approach to Risk Management. Close CISO, U.S.

Leadership 52

Leadership Risk Management Engineering Management 52

FedInsider

MAY 5, 2024

He reports directly to the DON Chief Information Officer (CIO) on the effectiveness of DON’s Cybersecurity Risk Management Program. These strategic initiatives include Secure the Defense Industry Base (DIB) and implementation of a Cyber Ready approach to Risk Management. Close CISO, U.S.

Leadership 52

Leadership Risk Management Engineering Management 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Despite the general consensus that risk management is important, recent studies have found that many companies still have a long way to go and a lot of work to do…. Many countries have also introduced new regulations on sustainability (modern slavery, conflict minerals), or diversity, which add new risk factors in terms of compliance.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Risk Management Management Import 40

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Using a cooperative purchasing program ensures compliance with state and federal laws while reducing the risks associated with supplier management. .” – Kym Kent | Co-Founder and Director | Extend Homeschool Tutorial Embrace Sustainable Procurement Practices Sustainability has become a key consideration for many organizations.

Purchasing 58

Purchasing Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 58

FedInsider

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In his career, he has served as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity topics related to risk management, incident response, cybersecurity analysis, and cyber policy. Key areas of interest include: Data Governance, Data Privacy, Ethical uses of AI and Machine Learning, and practical approaches to multicloud data sharing.

Engineering 98

Engineering Leadership Education Management 98

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Originally published on Risk Management Monitor. A better way of looking at those relationships is as partnerships—albeit ones that require management and alignment of objectives first and foremost, but ultimately mutually beneficial relationships.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Management Warehouse 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Williams, and Mickey Liebner; Mayer Brown Bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the US Congress would mandate the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (“NIST”) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (“Framework”) by federal agencies. Both in-person and virtual attendance are offered for the course.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Negotiation Utilities Procurement 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2024

After 20 years of service, Santina retired from the military and returned to the Texas Military Department as a civilian where she now serves as the agency’s Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).

Government 97

Government Government Engineering Leadership 97

ivalua

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Qualifying checks establish an understanding of the supplier’s business continuity planning and evaluates things like risk management policy, financial viability, quality controls, cloud security and performance tracking across your supply chain. insurance, liabilities) and reputational risks (e.g.,

Supplier 40

Supplier Supply Chain Balance Innovation 40

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

They introduced a Code of Ethics and assigned official compliance officers in 17 key public buyers, those with the largest budget, such as health, education, medicine purchases, agriculture, housing and the police. DGCP trained staff on public procurement, risk management, and supplier due diligence.

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Departments of Energy and Homeland Security will also address AI systems’ threats to critical infrastructure, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and cybersecurity risks.

Education 52

Education Leadership Data Evaluation 52

ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

Most supply risks, whether from disruptions or ethical violations, lurk not among immediate suppliers, but in the sub-tier. Effective risk management or improvement plans must include sub-tier suppliers. The breadth of 360-degree visibility into your immediate suppliers must be complemented with depth.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Collaboration Supply Chain 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Software Acquisition Guide for Government Enterprise Consumers was created by the Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force, a group co-led by CISA and industry representatives. To register, click here. To register, click here.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Bidding 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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.

Price 52

Price E-procurement Logistics Procurement 52

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Disruptions, ethical and compliance risks are more likely to occur deep in your supply chain. Look for unified data models, where new information is instantly linked to the same record instead of different records in different parts of the S2P process which then have to be mapped in a separate data layer. Second, map your sub-tier.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

After 20 years of service, Santina retired from the military and returned to the Texas Military Department as a civilian where she now serves as the agency’s Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).

Government 52

Government Government Engineering Leadership 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Managing Risks and Ensuring Compliance in Sole Source Procurements While sole source procurement can be an effective solution for specific procurement challenges, it is not without its risks. Therefore, procurement teams must implement strategies to manage these risks effectively.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Looking ahead, the panel discussed upcoming trade trends, such as the growing role of sustainability and carbon credits, Latin American companies expanding into Asia, opportunities arising from US-China tensions, India’s potential in services, and the importance of adaptability and risk management in international trade.

Import 40

Import Efficiency Supply Chain Transparency 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

This panel of government and industry experts will provide a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity compliance issues and how to address them effectively.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement Price 52

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 31, 2023

What is the place and role of the Office for AI and the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation in all this? Moreover, the AI WP indicates that the ‘ proposed framework is aligned with, and supplemented by, a variety of tools for trustworthy AI, such as assurance techniques, voluntary guidance and technical standards.

Innovation 52

Innovation Consulting Collaboration Supply Chain 52

FedScoop

APRIL 23, 2024

Funding agencies “should require responsible AI use plans from researchers that would assess potential AI-related risks,” the report states, matching the principles called out in the White House’s AI Bill of Rights and the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s AI Risk Management Framework.

Risk Management 116

Risk Management Ethics Collaboration Data 116

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Section 2(g) refers to AI risk management, and states that It is important to manage the risks from the Federal Government’s own use of AI and increase its internal capacity to regulate, govern, and support responsible use of AI to deliver better results for Americans. Section 10.1(b) Section 10.1(b)

Risk Management 69

Risk Management E-procurement Procurement Evaluation 69

Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

OMB Releases Draft Guidance To Agencies for Implementing AI EO On November 1, 2023, OMB released draft guidance on Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence. The draft guidance would implement many of the provisions of the AI EO.

Supply Chain 147

Supply Chain Ethics Risk Management Education 147

FedScoop

JANUARY 22, 2024

This risk raises critical ethical and legal issues — and also poses a challenge as federal agencies ramp up their efforts to support AI research. These databases are helpful because they’re extremely large and represent a diverse range of topics, but they can end up collecting illicit imagery that goes undetected.

Collaboration 131

Collaboration Data Ethics Accountability 131

FedScoop

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In response to a FedScoop inquiry to OMB about the themes, a spokeswoman said the office “continues to work with agencies as they implement AI risk management practices to ensure the responsible and ethical use of AI in their operations.”

Data 135

Data Quality Government Government 135

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

From strategic planning and effective communication to ethical procurement and sustainability, we ensure our students develop a well-rounded skill set essential in today’s procurement landscape. The comprehensive skill set acquired through our courses is crucial in enhancing supply chain management.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Management 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The AISIC will develop guidelines for “red-teaming, capability evaluations, risk management, safety and security, and watermarking synthetic content,” and will be housed within the U.S. AI Safety Institute.

Price 52

Price E-procurement Ethics Purchasing 52

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Seasoned practitioners in public procurement can be jaded from situations that have gone wrong, and it is common for inexperienced public buyers to experience risk aversion and fear of the unknown. Additionally, a simplistic risk transfer strategy may reduce market interest, and the number of bids submitted.

Participation 52

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52