Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

According to the SEC, the new rules “enhance and standardize” disclosures of cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance by public companies under the reporting guidelines of the 1934 Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC determined that inconsistent disclosure practices necessitated new rules. billion to whistleblowers.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Office of Personnel Management and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence do not have adequate data for assessing government security clearances and other vetting processes, the Government Accountability Office said in a report released Monday.

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Risk Management Data Accountability Management 115

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 12, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, managing risks associated with subcontractors is a critical skill that can make or break your project’s success. This article will delve into the best practices for mitigating risks and ensuring smooth collaboration with your subcontractors.

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Management Government Government Quality 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Supply Chain Risk Management on the World Stage – Lessons Learned. Efficiency concepts like using lean initiatives and just-in-time delivery to manage inventory have become commonplace for many years and have made individuals like Deming household names in many business schools.

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Supply Chain Supplier Risk Management Inventory 105

ivalua

AUGUST 16, 2021

A checklist guide to getting the most out of your supplier risk management program. This reliance can increase supplier risk or uncover a large source of value and supplier innovation for organizations. . Objectives for Supplier Risk and Performance Management. Assess and mitigate risk across the supply chain.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The bill would also require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop recommendations for agencies regarding “high-impact” AI systems, which the Office of Management and Budget would then implement. It would also support NIST’s development of a methodology to mitigate unanticipated behavior from AI systems.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

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Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

FedScoop

JUNE 5, 2024

Cynthia Kaiser, deputy assistant director of the FBI’s Cyber Division, pointed to the agency’s use of AI to help manage the FBI tip line. At the time it was created, Miller said, the panel established a number of ethical controls similar to that of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Risk Management Framework.

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Ethics Transparency Innovation Inventory 120

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Redwood City, CA – March 24th, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave : Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022. Ivalua is honored to be recognized in this important evaluation covering a broad range of Procurement and Supply Chain processes.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

Over the next four years, GSA fine-tuned the applicability/scope of TDR, established evaluation criteria, and monitored TDR performance. In 2021, after reviewing the Fiscal Year 2020 evaluation results, GSA decided that the “TDR Pilot” was eligible for expansion.

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Federal News Network

MAY 14, 2024

Margaret Boatner, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for strategy and acquisition reform “We are targeting a couple of really key processes like our test and evaluation processes, and importantly, our cybersecurity processes. We really condensed down the entire risk management framework (RMF) process to six critical controls,” he said. “On

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Sustainability Evaluation Inventory IT 122

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

November 20 – Governmentwide Highlights: During the governmentwide day on November 20, attendees will learn about a range of timely topics from agencies including the Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Management and Budget, and more including: What’s next for Congress? James Peake , M.D.,

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E-procurement Logistics Budget Procurement 52

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. Ivalua Supplier Risk and Performance Management Checklist.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Preparation is essential for success in government contracting, involving steps such as registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), identifying your NAICS code , and assessing business readiness. Filing a bid protest can arise from allegations of unfair evaluation practices or other improper actions.

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Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these. is elevating the position to candidates by making them aware of the various aspects of Procurement beyond sourcing and category management.

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Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Jarrod McAdoo, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Ivalua. Currency and country exposure — Decreases financial risks by accurately tying projected spend to the correct currency to facilitate hedging strategies. Risk management. Why Supplier Buy-in for Data Management is Critical. Who Should Own Supplier Master Data?

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Supplier Data Management Procurement 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

November 20 – Governmentwide Highlights: During the governmentwide day on November 20, attendees will learn about a range of timely topics from agencies including the Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Management and Budget, and more including: What’s next for Congress? James Peake , M.D.,

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Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2020

Learn about our exciting, NEW Risk Center feature which provides one unique scorecard to give risk managers a 360 degree vision of supplier risk. The post Washington 2020 – Christophe & Jyotsna appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supplier Risk Management Evaluation Management 40

Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

And experts said merely withdrawing the technical assessment, which the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (PEO-MLB) asked for as part of its risk management strategy, doesn’t offset the critical findings. DON ePS will provide standardized, seamless, end-to-end contract management (i.e.,

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Procurement Electronics Contract Evaluation 119

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Data-driven decision-making enables procurement teams to improve performance and align with wider organisational goals including corporate social responsibility and risk management. Prior purchase data is also used for demand forecasting improving resource management and operational efficiency.

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Efficiency Data Procurement Supply Chain 52

ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis. Risk & Performance Management.

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Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Procurement Team 69

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

How Transparency is Ensured in Procurement Transparency is achieved through open contract notices, public tenders, and clear evaluation criteria. A well-managed procurement project ensures long-term efficiency and benefits for the community served, preventing unnecessary expenses over a contracts lifecycle.

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Public Procurement Transparency Procurement Tender 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Managing identities and access across Microsoft Entra ID, Google Cloud, and AWS is a growing challenge for government agencies at all levels. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE.

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Government Government Engineering Participation 69

ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

Others may still be applied to help businesses better manage the effects of the crisis. And to maximize the impact of these and other objectives, Procurement needs to be managing all spend and all suppliers. Spend under management is key. For proactively monitored contracts for risk, 94% vs. 16%.

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Supply Chain Management Supplier E-procurement 40

Federal News Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

As you know, certain agencies have the ability to create and manage government wide contract vehicles. In fact, as you know, Laura Stanton, who runs the GSA affairs, is ITC organization is the governmentwide category manager for technology products and services. I do think that in the case of, for example, IT services.

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Supply Chain Balance Supplier Data 103

ivalua

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Making this decision involves evaluating the reliability of your outsourced suppliers’ suppliers versus re-shoring your supply chain. Looking for solutions to achieve quick wins, such as automating the sourcing process or the contract management process can drive these initiatives forward. . Lesson Two.

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Supply Chain Supplier Risk Management Evaluation 52

ivalua

JULY 22, 2020

Top management dismissal. On the other hand, complying with these guidelines ensures a better risk position and therefore a competitive advantage in the industry. According to the EBA guidelines, outsourcing an activity shall never: Transfer bank’s senior management responsibility of running core management functions (e.g,

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Supplier Risk Management Management Contract 52

FedInsider

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Jones managed the oversight for IT investments and acquisition programs, ensuring the secure and keen use of IT across NSA. Jones has a dual Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and a Master of Science in Technology Management from the University of Maryland, Global Campus.

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Engineering Leadership Education Management 98

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

At this stage of the procurement cycle (stage 10), our work should be focusing on the management of the contract to ensure that the supplier is delivering as per our expectations. The second KPI gives the supplier the exact details of what is required and as such allows the organisation to fairly manage the supplier’s performance.

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Import Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 59

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Oxford English Dictionary defines benchmarking as: Evaluating (something) by comparison with a standard. Explore our CIPS courses today and gain insights into effective supplier management strategies. But how do you determine whether your suppliers are truly offering the best value? The answer lies in benchmarking.

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Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Supplier Cost of Ownership 52

Federal News Network

MARCH 25, 2024

The winter months saw a tsunami of proposed rules, management memos, and attestation forms all addressing various aspects of cybersecurity. How is AI being leveraged to streamline procurement processes and evaluations? Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Price Evaluation. Supply chain risk management and domestic sourcing.

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Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Buyers 59

FedScoop

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Over half of the respondents are either assessing or planning to evaluate its impact, with a similar percentage looking to implement AI to support mission activities. Source: FedScoop “Gauging the Impact of Generative AI on Government “ Another domain where generative AI is gaining traction is mission intelligence and execution.

Government 80

Government Government Ethics Balance 80

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

Spending, taxation, public investment, debt management and financing policies can contribute to transform the behavior of different economic actors. In this regard, ministries of finance face the challenge of strengthening their capacities for early identification and management of transition risks.

Finance 52

Finance Price Sustainability Capacity 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 9, 2024

Over the next four years, GSA fine-tuned the applicability/scope of TDR, established evaluation criteria, and monitored TDR performance. In 2021, after reviewing the Fiscal Year 2020 evaluation results, GSA decided that the “TDR Pilot” was eligible for expansion.

Price 45

Price Transparency Supply Chain Evaluation 45

ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making. It may be the most basic level, but data management may also be the most daunting for some organizations. Managing a Complex Network of Direct Material Suppliers.

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Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Supplier 10

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

From this discussion, we compiled a list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that to improve, build, and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. Having a platform in place that offers a robust supplier management solution can help organizations ensure they have options.

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Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team Freight 52

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

They discussed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement and came up with this list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that can help Procurement teams build and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. In fact, they experienced just two weeks of disruption before they were up and running.

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