Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

AUGUST 23, 2023

In this post, we explain what strategic sourcing is, why it is important and how it can be implemented. Where traditional sourcing focuses on high volumes and bulk buying to secure discounts, strategic sourcing focuses on securing the best quality for the lowest cost. Why is strategic sourcing important?

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

KPIs need to be created with the understanding of what is important to the business, what information can add value and with consideration on how the information required can be gathered. Looking at KPIs in a more strategic manner, it is important to try and relate them to the organisation’s strategy, vision and mission.

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ExecutiveBiz

MAY 15, 2024

government, has promoted Pamela Schoppert, formerly the company’s vice president of human experience and quality, to chief people officer. In a press release Tuesday, Alba Aleman, CEO of Citizant, said, “Pam Schoppert embodies our ‘palms-up’ philosophy of giving and teaches the importance of […]

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Learning Objectives We’ll Discuss: Outline the steps to educate and empower the federal workforce on using AI safely—and the importance of keeping a “human in the loop.” Neal gold medals for excellence in business journalism as well as numerous national awards for journalism by the American Society of Business Publication Editors.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Sometimes, quality, delivery, innovation, or other benefits are more important than price. This proposed statutory authority will immediately open up a world of innovation and efficiency for the government and industry. Competition at the order level includes price competition.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. Better contracts and processes, for example, could reduce the risk of delays, quality problems or unexpected costs.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2023

And that’s really important so that federal agencies and Congress and others can have accurate information about the extent to which the required E-Verify clause is being included in federal contracts. Rebecca Gambler Yes, this is a really important point from our report, Tom. Tom Temin Got it. How does it work? Tom Temin Got it.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

MAY 11, 2024

This discussion delves into the importance of these principles, examining both the goals to be achieved (effectiveness) and the optimal use of resources (efficiency). It aims to achieve best value for money by balancing life-cycle costs and quality to meet user needs beyond just the lowest initial price.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The HR Line of Business and Quality Service Management Office completed this year-old effort earlier this summer to update the HR business reference architecture. It is our guiding principle for human capital management that includes the employee lifecycle. What data elements do you need in order to deliver on these standards?

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Federal Construction Contracting

APRIL 26, 2022

It is important in all of this for contractors to refrain from “falling in love” with their claims. The greater the risk, the more important a settlement strategy becomes. While some might see this as giving the government “free” discovery, there is no reason to hide the quality of your position.

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AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 25, 2024

Eighty percent of health and quality-of-life outcomes as well as health risks are driven by these factors. We’ve seen participants in the Health Equity Initiative create incredible solutions that effectively address the equity gaps in accessing quality health services. Jacaranda Health is looking to help reduce these numbers.

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GovLoop

MAY 12, 2023

Data visibility is just what it sounds like: the ability to see and access information. But it’s a hot topic for government agencies for more complex reasons, many associated with how it can support cybersecurity efforts and compliance requirements.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 3, 2024

To help tackle the issue, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is supporting AirGradient , a manufacturer of affordable and accurate air quality monitors, to launch an air quality tracking program with Mechai Bamboo School. Students from the Mechai Bamboo School pose with one of the air quality monitors.

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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. Three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are still dealing with its economic consequences. But public debt can also have indirect effects on growth, which can be detrimental.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 19, 2024

QLoRA is a technique that allows language models to efficiently learn on smaller, high-quality datasets by freezing a portion of the original model weights and training an adapter overlay, which can be merged with the base model. The Notebook instances pane in SageMaker after a notebook is created. A Jupyter notebook dashboard will open.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

“Cross-departmental collaboration and scalable solutions are important to maximizing ROI and adapting to changing citizen demands within budget constraints.” Additionally, it’s important to plan for the entire product lifecycle, factoring in system maintenance, upgrades and eventual replacement when considering budget constraints.”

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 14, 2025

Compliance Cycle times Defects ESG Innovation KPI performance Lead times Quality And of course . Price forms part of cost, and cost is what we should be benchmarking, therefore in procurement areas such as the following should be regularly checked against standards.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

One of the most important factors for local governments to consider before purchasing any new technology is how quickly and effectively it can be integrated into an organization’s existing tech stack without disrupting day-to-day operations. The human aspect of deploying and adopting new technology is important.

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AWS Public Sector

JULY 23, 2024

As the pace of technological change advances in every market, the need for a globally diverse, digitally skilled pipeline has never been more important. Central to these policies is the push to ensure post-secondary programming leads to high quality career pathways for Texans. We prioritize investing in our community’s individuals.

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USFCR

APRIL 30, 2024

This commitment to sustainable development opens a dynamic avenue for tree and landscaping businesses to contribute their expertise to important federal projects, fostering community green spaces and enhancing environmental sustainability.

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Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 21, 2023

Particularly when taken together, those data support the idea that the bid protest system serves a necessary and important oversight function, improving the integrity and quality of government contracting actions. This is not the first time Congress has tried such an approach.

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ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making. This is where Source-to-Pay systems can help – by providing procurement teams with a system that centralizes information and ensures data quality meets a high standard. It may be the most basic level, but data management may also be the most daunting for some organizations.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 29, 2024

The benefits of sourcing from overseas include factors such as: Access to a wider market Access to expertise and technology Lower prices If you read last month’s blog you will have discovered or been reminded of understanding the importance between price and cost. What effect will this have on the company’s carbon footprint?

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

By working closely with suppliers, organizations can ensure quality, on-time deliveries, and mutually beneficial partnerships. It’s also important to regularly audit procurement processes and ensure you’re following industry best practices. “For me, group purchasing brings two major benefits.

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The CGP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

We hope this weekend brings you well-deserved relaxation, joy, and quality time with loved ones. As we celebrate, it is equally important to recognize the historical significance of Labor Day and remind ourselves of the labor movement’s efforts to secure the fair treatment and working conditions that we enjoy today.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Think of the quality data that lives and breathes as an ecosystem.” That’s enormously important for federal data, Chang said. In data transformation, it helps to view things through a different lens. As data management health grows, so does the entire organization. The architectural design also must help strengthen system security.

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GovCon Chamber of Commerce

AUGUST 5, 2024

Update your registration whenever your qualifications and other important information change. In the image below we show how the results would look from a 'cloud technology' search. Step-by-Step Guide to Register in HHS SBCX PREREQUISITE | Make sure you have your UEI and CAGE numbers (grabi it from your DSBS profile here ).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 14, 2025

As a threshold matter, it is important to note that the remaining 85 percent of supplies and products are ordered manually across the VA. Specifically, t he Veterans Health Administration (VHA) can and should adopt a commercially available, best-in-class, automated ordering platform for medical supplies and devices.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 22, 2024

Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Illegal Importation for Reselling Chinese Goods as U.S.-Made Made Washington State Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Marketing and Selling Low-Quality Ballistic Protective Equipment Produced in China to Dozens of Law Enforcement Agencies and the U.S. Never a dull moment!

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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.

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Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 30, 2024

As Kohn emphasizes, over half of the awards granted in Dodd-Frank cases were issued to anonymous whistleblowers, underscoring how important anonymous whistleblowers are to successful prosecutions. Unfortunately, Nelson and Kohn contend, it may not be as simple as Monaco claims.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

As a result, the officials — who are responsible for data and AI initiatives in their bureaus — are also playing an important role in the department’s efforts to support its international affairs work. “We Khan said that improved the quality of the data and saved more than 600 labor hours. But more positions are expected to be added.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

For Körber’s supply chain management community, quality, innovative strength, legal certainty, adherence to delivery dates and the sustainability of suppliers and service providers play a decisive role – as does cost. The goal was to increase efficiency across the Group’s Business Areas.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

It is an important part of the decision-making process and requires careful consideration of a wide range of factors, such as cost, quality, reliability, and delivery times. When you work with local experts and access nearby resources, you can ensure top-quality products.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

We designed a data analysis project to show how public open datasets can be used to uncover important issues and bring public attention to who is supplying what, for how much and whether there are any links between suppliers and high-ranking public officials. A capacity-building curriculum is vital too.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As one of only two Beneficiary and Family Centered Care-Quality Improvement Organizations (BFCC-QIO) in the US, the company helps more than 140 million Medicare beneficiaries access and protect their Medicare rights to improve quality of care. And the benefits don’t stop there.

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GovLoop

JUNE 9, 2023

Discussions about the value of an enterprise approach to data governance often miss an important point: The difference it actually makes to anyone outside the IT department or the chief data officer’s (CDO) team. We’re one city, and we need to be acting as a single solitary unit.” You need to talk impact. .”

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