Import and Trade Remedies

JANUARY 22, 2025

( Click the image to play the video ) 2024 marked a year of enhanced enforcement and further protections for Canadian domestic industries as well a procedural changes for importers and exporters in respect of self-reporting anti-dumping duties and obtaining normal values.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 2, 2025

A recent dispute between the Air Force and a simulation software subcontractor proved an important point. Interview transcript: Tom Temin: Dan, this is one of those cases that sounds really arcane, markings on technical drawings, but you feel this is an important case for governmentwide. Tell us about it. Dan Ramish: Sure, Tom.

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FedScoop

JULY 2, 2024

During a call announcing 12 new initiatives that would receive funding through the Tech Hubs effort, officials in response to a FedScoop question highlighted the importance of being able to manufacture technologies that would help fuel innovation and the country’s overall economic competitiveness.

Manufacturing 127

Manufacturing Purchasing Innovation Import 127

Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 23, 2024

On April 22, 2024, the Ministry of Economy published in the Federal Official Gazette an amendment to the Tariff Schedule of the General Import and Export Duties Law (“TIGIE” for its acronym in Spanish) increasing the duty rate applicable to 544 tariff items of the TIGIE.

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FedScoop

JULY 11, 2024

Federal government agencies would be prohibited from using certain products if they were purchased from an entity other than the original manufacturer or an authorized reseller under a new bipartisan Senate bill. The Securing America’s Federal Equipment (SAFE) in Supply Chains Act was introduced Thursday by Sens.

Electronics 104

Electronics Purchasing Supply Chain Manufacturing 104

FedScoop

JUNE 5, 2024

Gaudioso also noted the importance of building AI systems based on more advanced data than the internet-based sources used to build systems like ChatGPT. We can then do new manufacturing. That includes government datasets, she added. We can make digital twins of the human body to take drug discovery from decades down to months.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 11, 2025

On March 4, 2025, the Korea Trade Commission (KTC) announced the launch of the anti-dumping (AD) investigation into hot-rolled steel plates imported from Japan and China. With protectionism on the rise in various countries and South Korea’s exports also struggling to grow, the unprecedented AD investigation against Japan is progressing.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Why is visibility so important?

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Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

Import and Trade Remedies

MAY 21, 2024

trade actions that have or may impose new or increased tariffs on certain imports of Chinese merchandise and solar products. Section 201 On May 16, 2024, the Biden Administration announced changes to safeguard duties under Section 201 currently in effect on certain solar product imports from numerous countries.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 3, 2025

There is a perception among certain folks in DoD and in Congress that the government doesn’t have enough rights to manufacture items in its supply chain that it needs, and that this allows manufacturers to extort DoD and require it to pay exorbitant prices. I don’t really think that’s true.

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Procurement Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain 52

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

One such organization was Navistar, a leading manufacturer of commercial trucks, busses and proprietary engines that recently participated in a series of CPO interviews conducted by Ivalua and Art of Procurement. Why is visibility so important? It’s really important to take this into consideration as part of your TCO calculations.”

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Supplier Procurement Team 52

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

including clean energy permitting and workforce requirements — priorities that seemingly echo policymakers’ discussions about boosting semiconductor manufacturing. The meeting centered on key aspects of the physical infrastructure required to build AI infrastructure in the U.S., Similarly, the U.S.

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Data Manufacturing Participation Leadership 132

Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The nonmanufacturer rule generally requires that, in procurements set aside for small businesses, if the awardee does not manufacture the product itself, it must provide products from a domestic small business manufacturer or processor—or obtain a waiver of the requirement.) We would like to thank Cherie J. The post “Et ‘two,’ GAO?”:Recent

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Import Manufacturing Procurement 52

Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 2, 2024

Barnett had internally raised claims concerning quality and safety in Boeing’s manufacturing process. The disproportionate rate of retaliation faced by internal whistleblowers underscores the importance of offering protections to internal whistleblowers,” said Kohn.

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Quality Accountability Manufacturing Corruption 124

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. That’s why it’s important to analyze spend and successfully define/execute sourcing and supplier management strategies across all spend.

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Procurement Supply Chain Eprocurement Manufacturing 19

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

The symposium emphasized the importance of data management to track ESG metrics and ensure compliance with regulations. Steve discussed how Procurement teams are in a unique position to drive sustainable initiatives within their organizations and the steps they need to take to drive these changes.

Procurement 97

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

Import and Trade Remedies

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This processing or working should result in the manufacture of a new product or represent an important stage of manufacture. The European Commission has the discretion to lay down specific ROO’s that must be met when determining the non-preferential origin for particular goods (i.e.

Manufacturing 81

Manufacturing IT Import 81

ivalua

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

For product manufacturers, the concept of ‘supply partners’ has changed dramatically in the last 50 years…and they will change more than ever in the next ten. Business models have evolved to a point where suppliers are so important to success that they are now considered an extension of the manufacturer’s enterprise.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Supply Chain Supplier Purchasing 40

Telles.eu

JULY 3, 2023

The email argued that the maintenance shed which is part of the contract object would be used for the manufacturing of the trains and as such constitute illegal state aid. This means economic operators can build the 'maintenance shed' and use it as a manufacturing plant for the duration of the contract.

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FedScoop

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As the capabilities of drones continue to evolve and be utilized by both the federal government and the private sector, it’s critically important that they operate securely,” Thune said in a statement. If we want the drones of tomorrow to be manufactured in the U.S.

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Evaluation Utilities Manufacturing Budget 123

Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

successfully manufactured and sold automobile accessories for years, but failed to take action when it was informed that it was not paying appropriate duties on material imported from China [and] knowingly avoiding those costs gives Yakima an unfair advantage over other manufacturers who pay those required fees.”

Manufacturing 106

Manufacturing Demand Integrity Integration 106

SmallGovCon

MARCH 26, 2025

Why is this important? Awardee, Atlantic First Industries Corporation’s (AFIC) proposal stated that it is a compliance and facility inspection services company that specializes in healthcare, commercial, and manufacturing projects. So, what are the important takeaways here?

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Contract Government Contracts Procurement Evaluation 66

Federal News Network

JANUARY 11, 2024

We have had manufacturing choke points, and it’s really about our ability to surge capacity,” said Halimah Najieb-Locke, the deputy assistant secretary for industrial base resilience. Promoting industrial careers early is important to confront negative stereotypes and increase visibility.” This helps bring that focus,” he said.

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Supply Chain Capacity Public Private Partnership Manufacturing 114

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Two data points help us understand some important facets of federal contracting. It is important to note that a significant number of protests filed with our Office do not reach a decision on the merits because agencies voluntarily take corrective action in response to the protest rather than defend the protest on the merits.

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Thresholds E-procurement Accountability Procurement 90

ivalua

OCTOBER 7, 2015

From the moment that manufacturers began outsourcing the making of parts and components that go into their products, supplier segmentation took on extreme importance. To simplify this multi-variate scheme, it become the standard for manufacturers placed every supplier into a basic ABC segmentation. “A”

Supplier 61

Supplier Supply Chain Manufacturing Import 61

SmallGovCon

JUNE 19, 2024

FAR 25.003 defines “Domestic End Product” as, generally, an unmanufactured end product mined or produced in the United States or, if it is manufactured, a product that is commercially-available off the shelf, or where 65% of the cost of its components is made up of components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States.

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Price Government Contracts Manufacturing Purchasing 105

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Because this seems directed at chip manufacturers. Stephanie Kostro You go back to the AI infrastructure piece of it, and semiconductors and chips are really, really important. So services contractors, the vast bulk of the people that your organization represents, the Professional Services Council.

Professional Services 103

Professional Services Supply Chain Consulting Evaluation 103

FedScoop

JANUARY 22, 2025

Unlike other manufacturers, each part of a Rivian connects to a central processor through just two wires, reducing the number of components that can break or fail, and reducing the cost to maintain. Most vehicles are generations behind the electronics in our pockets when released, then rapidly outdated as time progresses.

Automotive 66

Automotive Integrity Integration Electronics 66

SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

DLA assigned North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333415, Air Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, with a corresponding size standard of 1,250 employees. Among the items requested by SBA were: “A copy of organizational documents (i.e.,

Manufacturing 101

Manufacturing Logistics Government Contracts Import 101

Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Semiconductor manufacturers — as well as manufacturers of materials and equipment used to make semiconductors — that seek to take advantage of the incentives established by the CHIPS Act are likewise required to follow the prevailing wage requirements of the DBA.

IT 130

IT Thresholds Manufacturing Contract 130

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. Supplier Data is at the core of every procurement activity, and it is critical for those dealing with direct materials in manufacturing.

Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Procurement Team 69

AWS Public Sector

MAY 30, 2024

The review process, which includes back-and-forth communication between reviewers and drug manufacturers, is manual and highly labor-intensive. Misinterpreted labeling can result in a variety of medication errors and lead to serious adverse health events, including death.

Efficiency 128

Efficiency Evaluation Collaboration Innovation 128

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is increasingly important and consumers are looking for their products or services to be green, clean and sustainable. When evaluating or working on a specification, it is important to consider both what goes into the product or service and how it can be disposed of at the end of its useful life.

Procurement 59

Procurement Logistics Sustainability Manufacturing 59

American City & Country

OCTOBER 2, 2024

It’s important these days with technology moving as fast as it is to keep your eyes open to products that can help to make things more efficient,” Taylor explains. The product can be used as a metal lubricant, cleaner, degreaser and surface protectant.

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Engineering Efficiency Sustainability Public Procurement 115

SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The DoD is adding “manufacturing, test and evaluation” to the list of assistance that a Mentor may provide to a Protégé, and “manufacturing innovation institutes” to the list of assistance that a Mentor may obtain for a Protégé. It is important to note that these are proposed changes, not final.

IT 113

IT Participation Manufacturing Government Contracts 113

Government Contracts & Global Trade

AUGUST 20, 2024

As federal agencies and states grapple with regulating artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its safety profile, and as businesses race to adopt AI for myriad purposes, it is important to recognize a general safety framework already exists in the form of product liability laws. Some courts consider design defects as a species of negligence.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Distribution Import Data 52

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For the past three years, the NDAA has dedicated a separate Title to cyber and cybersecurity, reflecting the increased importance of these issues in Department of Defense (“DoD”) operations. Of particular importance, the bill would require a three-year pilot program under which U.S. semi-conductor manufacturers.

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Networking Data Evaluation Government Contracts 173