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 the past, the main focus for most companies was profit, but more and more companies now understand and value ethical procurement. What is Ethical Procurement? Why is Ethical Procurement Important?

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Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As a follow up to the publication of Scotland’s journey of achieving sustainable procurement outcomes 2002-2022: independent review , we have interviewed key organisations representing and working with the business and the third sector in Scotland about sustainable procurement outcomes.

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Sustainability Procurement Supplier Public Procurement 85

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? The Procurement function is a vital part of the program and can have a significant impact on its success.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MAY 28, 2024

As procurement professionals we spend a lot of time categorising our products, services and suppliers. But do we take enough time in understanding how our suppliers see us? By using the Supplier Preferencing Matrix we can start to understand where we fit in the suppliers’ opinions.

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ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2021

Responsible sourcing is the incorporation of ethical, sustainable and socially conscious principles into sourcing, procurement and overall supply chain management practices. This approach ensures that business between a buyer and its suppliers is conducted in a manner that does not negatively impact society or the environment. .

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VWV

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It is likely that there were sighs of relief when on 12 September the Cabinet Office signaled a four-month delay to the introduction of the Act, intended to allow time for a new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) that reflects the Government's priorities. Where are we now? What can you do to prepare?

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Effective procurement practices allow the establishment of a closed-loop circular supply chain that helps deliver more efficiency, from end-to-end and supports the formalisation of different services, including e-waste management, recycling, resource sharing, and supplier regulatory development.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Improved procurement strategies could reduce public debt by as much as 1.8% This new way of managing contracts can fundamentally change the relationship of parties involved in public procurement. Striking this balance is essential for fostering a procurement environment that encourages responsible innovation and efficiency.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Similar to how CRM manages everything around the customer, an S2P platform manages everything around the supplier. ​ It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. What is Source-to-Pay?

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Join us as we delve into the world of procurement excellence. The Importance of Certification in Procurement Certification in procurement stands as a critical element for professionals in this field. A Public Procurement Certificate signifies a deep understanding and proficiency in procurement practices.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in government procurement. Public sector procurement is driven by competition to achieve economic efficiency and stimulate innovation, providing new ways to deliver vital goods and services.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Many smaller public entities have formal associations [1] where they do outsource their procurement needs. Operating supplies and equipment, which are available through a number of suppliers, lend themselves to being under multi-year contracts. Procurement policies need to reflect current strategies and practices to be credible.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Creating Value occurs when sourcing and procurement uses relevant sourcing processes and tools to engage and select the best fit supplier. Monitoring and measuring value is where the procurement organization takes a holistic view of the Source-to-pay process and supplier relationships. What is Direct Procurement?

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

CPO’s and CFO’s will join forces to combat inflation and supply risk, supply assurance will be perceived as more important than price, convenience and customer service gaining significant popularity, and vigilance against commodity and supply market manipulation will be critical. #3. The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers).

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As these systems begin to play a more important role, the government needs to uncover the risks associated with using artificial intelligence in procurement, and what steps need to be taken to manage these risks effectively. Their use of AI in the tender bidding process, including responding to supplier requests.

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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

Government procurement refers to the purchase of common goods, works and services by government agencies, usually from private sector suppliers. The popularity of government procurement contracts has persisted ever since. It can’t go bankrupt and has an obligation to pay its suppliers on time — within 30 days.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 28, 2023

By utilising AI, companies can streamline the entire procurement and supply process while allowing procurement teams to focus on higher value-added tasks. Cost Savings Through spend and supplier panel analysis, AI can deliver cost savings of up to 40%. They can then identify the most relevant and appropriate AI solutions.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. The impact of all of that is that organizations are actively creating geographical supplier diversity within their supply chains, to strike a better balance between cost reduction and agility,” he said.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

And even if an order from an overseas supplier were to be filled, delivery issues would be compounded by the declining number of air and ocean freight options to move products into the U.S. On February 4, Hyundai Motors announced suspension of production at seven of its plants in Korea. As a result, it wasn’t practical to stockpile them.

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Bonfire

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In our chat, he shares some important factors agencies should consider when making the call. By eliminating vendor paywalls, you lower barriers to entry and encourage more diverse suppliers to participate. Plus, catch his two pieces of advice for early career professionals looking to advance in the field of procurement.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In April, it was pivotal, we launched the public procurement strategy for Scotland, setting out a roadmap for the next five years and giving us an ambitious future vision to put public procurement at the heart of a sustainable economy to maximise value for the people of Scotland.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Among many other concerning issues, the report highlighted how, despite the fundamental importance of measuring savings, ‘ NHS Supply Chain has used different methods to report savings to different audiences, which could cause confusion.’ The NAO published a scathing report on 12 January 2024. When reporting progress against its £2.4

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Supply Chain Procurement Price Efficiency 64

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In April, it was pivotal, we launched the public procurement strategy for Scotland, setting out a roadmap for the next five years and giving us an ambitious future vision to put public procurement at the heart of a sustainable economy to maximise value for the people of Scotland.

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Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability Logistics 40

Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

At the federal level, contractors that import products, parts, packaging, equipment or other articles with components that contain PFAS must confront new and extensive regulatory reporting requirements relating to such imports going back to 2011, and they must do so by May 2025. What Information Must be Reported?

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One reason investing now in the latest Intel chips for your on-premises computing has become especially important is all of the extensions to the silicon that we build into them. The goal is to improve the down-select process that involves choosing more compliant suppliers over those less compliant with the requirements.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

Aimed primarily at imports from key trading partners, these tariffs are set to significantly affect a wide array of goods, directly highlighting the impact of US tariffs on UK supply chains. For procurement professionals, this development presents new challenges in cost management, supplier relationships, and regulatory compliance.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The case study outlines how the Council has engaged with suppliers of all sizes to encourage them to address greenhouse gas emissions in their operations. The case study recognises the importance of sharing lessons learned with colleagues.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This article will focus on tackling challenges in the public procurement process and suggests practical solutions for these challenges. It also highlights how Tracker Intelligence can assist in managing headaches associated with public sector procurement.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 19, 2025

Now we play a major role in this to our programmes of work on our National Collaborative Procurement, Commercial Value for Money programmes and the Single Scottish Estate programme, making a real efficiency and securingsavings for the public sector. And as always, procurement will have an important contribution to make.

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