Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ethical procurement is becoming increasingly important in our ever more complex, interconnected, and global economy. In this post, we explore what ethical procurement means and why it is so important. Why is Ethical Procurement Important? What is Ethical Procurement? What are the Challenges to Ethical Procurement?

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VWV

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It is also important to note that the scope of the exclusion regime has been widened to include associated persons and connected persons. Connected persons include individuals who have significant influence or control over the supplier. Being placed on the debarment list could therefore have a serious reputational impact for suppliers.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Economic conditions, regulatory requirements, and organizational performance metrics are key factors influencing government purchasing decisions. This approach can more effectively influence their purchasing decisions and improve your chances of securing a government contract.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 9, 2024

In this context it is important to recall that bias is not used in a pejorative sense, rather it means the absence of demonstrated independence and impartiality ( Yiacoub v The Queen [2014] UKPC 22 ). The principle is far too important to allow it to be passed over [….]”

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

To understand the importance of trust and how to build it, she busted three myths associated with the term. First , although many workers think they have no influence over trust in their organization, they do, Sanchez said. It’s not enough to issue a paycheck for the work. It’s about making workers see their broader impact.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Procurement as a Strategic Driver of Digital Transformation Public procurement wields immense influence over markets, technology adoption, and the direction of societal progress. These lessons underscore the importance of designing procurement strategies that prioritize clear objectives, technical competence, and stakeholder collaboration.

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Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

Government Contracts

JANUARY 16, 2025

My experience playing rugby, including a near-fatal accident, has influenced my legal practice on a professional, organizational and personal level by showing me the importance of maintaining empathy, fostering team empowerment and embracing the art of preparation, says James Gillenwater at Greenberg Traurig.

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Federal News Network

JULY 12, 2024

The differences between the BAA and TAA are important considerations as government and industry work together to address supply chain security and resiliency. The post Competing global supply chain approaches first appeared on Federal News Network.

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AWS Public Sector

APRIL 25, 2024

We’ve also learned that it’s vitally important to be clear about what the public sector offers in terms of non-financial benefits. And while it’s important for some people to work for the greater good, we’re also aware that professional priorities can change at different stages of a career.

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Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This effect can be particularly important in countries with scarce physical and human capital. The debt threshold is not the same for all countries because it can be influenced by different factors such as the economic structure, for example. Our research shows that several factors influence the effects of public debt on growth.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The discipline of performing live music has directly and positively influenced my effectiveness as a litigator — serving as a reminder that practice, intuition and team building are all important elements of a successful law practice, says Jeff Wakolbinger at Bryan Cave.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 10, 2025

By combining these disparate data sources, the university can gain a deeper understanding of the factors influencing student outcomes. This eliminates the need to export data, develop models using separate tools, and then re-import the model back into your data warehouse.

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FedScoop

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

I think one of the most important responses — something that the government can actually deliver and even deliver this session of Congress — is to provide people some way of defending themselves against deepfakes. FS: How worried are you that companies might try to influence what legislation is crafted to sort of benefit their own finances?

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Finance Influencing Transparency IT 142

The Procurement ClassRoom

JULY 7, 2024

Influence of Procurement Method on Timeline Each procurement requirement, as guided by the procurement plan, is closely linked to a specific procurement method. Practitioners must be well-informed about how different procurement methods influence this timeline.

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GovLoop

JULY 6, 2023

Why is Automation Important to Productivity? If championing an automation project, partner with employees who understand your vision and have influence in the organization. Once programmed, the phone can dial a number faster than you ever could manually and never get it wrong. That’s the vision for automation in a nutshell. Don’t fret.

Influencing 105

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement’s value became evident, as did the importance of the supplier relationships they had built.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The importance and positive contribution of public procurement law to the adequate management of public funds may seem difficult to appreciate in ordinary times, and there are recurrent calls for a reduction of the administrative burden and bureaucracy related to procurement procedures, checks and balances.

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GovLoop

JUNE 24, 2024

Another important quantum property is entanglement , which makes it possible to manipulate multiple qubits, as explained in this video. Two people spend time together, influencing each other, so interconnected that they act as one. When they are apart — no matter how far away — a connection remains, and they still influence each other.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The government has promoted public participation in procurement monitoring, which is vital to combating corruption and improving efficiency, but few independent civil society organizations and individuals had the information, skills and influence to track contracting effectively. million (~US$24,000) being returned to the budget.

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Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Corruption 120

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This article will explore what is prime contractor roles, responsibilities, and the importance of prime contractors in government projects. Importance in Government Projects The successful realization of federal contracts greatly depends on prime contractors fulfilling their contractual obligations.

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AWS Public Sector

APRIL 3, 2024

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 26, 2023

It is now important for the Centre to show that it is independent and efficient with a commitment to promote ADR services in Asia and beyond. This is one of the most important features that will assist in the enforcement of the Islamic arbitration awards.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 7, 2024

However, the 2024 IBA Guidelines underscore that the role of counsel and parties in this context is equally important. The first addition (“a person or entity over which a party has a controlling influence”) is easy to explain. These objectives are usually seen primarily as duties of the arbitrator(s).

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 11, 2024

Enhancing Arbitrator Expertise for International Tech Disputes Technology’s influence on arbitration is increasing, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of proceedings. Recognizing and understanding these differences is crucial, as it influences how arbitrators perceive and judge the credibility of testimonies.

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Select GCR

APRIL 30, 2024

Additionally, becoming a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) is another key certification alongside WOSB that underscores a commitment to diversity and inclusion, highlighting the importance and advantages of being a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Influence Over Spend: Spend influence is among the top measurements of procurement’s performance, leading to reduced purch asing costs, improved quality and better strategic outcomes such as product innovation. Procurement has a big role to play here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 10, 2024

Sobota highlighted significant legislative measures enacted by the United States, such as the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 , aimed at bolstering domestic technology production and imposing restrictions on semiconductor imports.

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AWS Public Sector

APRIL 30, 2024

In 2022, Emory launched the AI.Humanity initiative to explore the societal impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and influence its future development to serve humanity. Emory’s AWS-powered HPC cluster illustrates the university’s commitment to support growing AI scholarship by increasing its scholarly computing and infrastructure services.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

It is important to support this workstream through a team of key individuals: Sponsor: A high-level executive who champions the procurement application implementation, the sponsor provides critical support, resources, and influence.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The experience with the implementation of fiscal rules in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) shows that compliance with fiscal rules is far from perfect, and understanding the multiple factors that influence compliance is key to enhance the effectiveness of this instrument to promote the sustainability of public finances.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The program bridged and expanded the discussion that took place at a highly popular program featured in the 2022 edition of WAW on the influence of public international law (“PIL”) on ISDS (read the prior KAB coverage here ). He explained that the ICJ (or “World Court”) has referred to ISDS cases only in very few instances.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 23, 2024

While analyzing this massive dataset can help uncover factors (such as demography, road network, or characteristics) influencing rideshare patterns and their spatial variation across city areas, the datasets required can quickly become unwieldy to work with. csv("s3a://ga-engine/Transportation_Network_Providers_-_Trips_-_2019.csv")

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

This ICCA Congress had as its theme “International Arbitration: A Human Endeavour,” which highlighted arbitration as a human activity and the importance of arbitration in human society. Referring to his seminal book ( Dealing in Virtue , 1994), Garth discussed the role and importance of people in developing arbitration.

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FedScoop

MARCH 25, 2024

We’re all obviously concerned about election integrity and the implications for AI in nefarious hands to influence the elections one way or another. SF: I think establishing those guardrails is gonna be important, but where those are, and that’s something I still haven’t landed on. I think we’re all rightfully worried about that.

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FedScoop

APRIL 16, 2024

They also stressed the importance of transparency and continuous feedback and focused on the tangible benefits of eased workloads and enhanced efficiencies. Waugh’s comments underscored the importance of integrating various Google products within organizational applications.

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Procureware

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

This is important because the different contracting methods influence how buyers will select contractors. The National Institute of Government Procurement (NIGP) recently released a whitepaper about construction delivery methods. The Selecting the Appropriate Construction Delivery Method whitepaper provides an excellent introduction.

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Inter-American Development Bank

AUGUST 1, 2023

This option is currently of particular importance, as inflation has been high, surpassing 15% in most emerging markets and reaching the highest average levels in the last 25 years in advanced economies. We also found two other important features, which are reflected in Figure 1.

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