American City & Country

AUGUST 26, 2024

In today’s world, ensuring clean and healthy indoor air quality has become more crucial than ever, especially with the increasing prevalence of wildfires. However, this creates a unique dilemma: how can we balance the need for ventilation with the dangers of poor outdoor air quality?

Quality 52

Quality Balance Networking Innovation 52

The CGP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The commitment of all those who perform a service, whether in an office, factory, hospital, local business, or any other field of endeavor, sustains our communities and our nation, contributing to progress in the world each day. We hope this weekend brings you well-deserved relaxation, joy, and quality time with loved ones.

Quality 100

Quality Sustainability Procurement Import 100

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. School chairman Mechai Viravaidya.

Quality 74

Quality Education Public Goods Data 74

Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 21, 2023

Moreover, GAO statistics show that in approximately half of all protests filed, protesters got some form of relief, be it voluntary corrective action by the agency or a sustain on the merits by GAO. As another example, how will the pilot apply if GAO sustains a protest in part and denies it in part?

Bidding 130

Bidding Quality Sustainability Accountability 130

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This effect can be particularly important in countries with scarce physical and human capital. Institutional Quality Matters Another important finding of our research is that the effect of public debt on growth depends on institutional quality. This is particularly important in the case of highly indebted countries.

Thresholds 105

Thresholds Quality Influencing Finance 105

GovSpend

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Paige emphasized the importance of assessing a vendor’s credibility and reliability using historical data, including which government agencies they’ve worked with and whether they deliver goods and services on time. Verifying Vendors for Credibility and Reliability: The first topic covered was the crucial process of vendor verification.

Procurement 105

Procurement Price Purchasing Bidding 105

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

This year, we received nominations across four categories: Lifetime Acquisition Excellence , Acquisition Excellence , Sustainability/Green Excellence , and Advocating for Veterans. Their outstanding efforts were instrumental in delivering best value and achieving critical agency missions.

E-procurement 64

E-procurement Sustainability Collaboration Procurement 64

Open Contracting Partnership

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

When we asked which issue areas are most important to you, we saw a deep alignment with our own increased investment in anticorruption, sustainability, and electronic procurement. These will be important points to double down on in our new strategy. More importantly, there was virtually no gap in our indicators across gender.

E-procurement 68

E-procurement Public Procurement Capacity Sustainability 68

The Softly Spark

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The landscape of sustainability claims has evolved, and with the advent of the EU Green Claims Directive, an anti-greenwashing law, the days of casual and unverified claims are now over. It is imperative that brands craft a compelling sustainability narrative that is both clear and transparent.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Retail Transparency Quality 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

Central to the event were the themes of generative AI, sustainability, security, and—importantly for Europe—digital sovereignty. At the bottom layer of the generative AI stack, it is vital to have high quality, up-to-date data for training the models. A critical step to achieving this is moving data to the cloud.

Sustainability 69

Sustainability Data Innovation Transparency 69

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

And this range can have important multiplier effects in expanding the use of existing and proven digital solutions. “A A core focus of the Future of Government Awards is the importance of open source,” said Joe Hooper, director of the UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Sustainable Development.

Government 142

Government Government Innovation Education 142

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Research suggests EHRs translate into better quality and outcomes of care: organisations that implemented EHRs had 30% higher adherence to clinical guidelines, a 54% reduction in medication errors, and a 36% reduction in adverse drug events. It’s important to explain the advantages, the value to the patient, the solutions and the risks.

Data 72

Data Sustainability Innovation Electronics 72

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

Although we have come a long way, the gaps still exist and to realize inclusive economies and sustainable development globally, we must #InspireInclusion. When given opportunities, these businesses excel in delivering quality and innovation. According to the World Bank, women-owned SMEs contribute 20% to the global GDP.

Government Contracts 73

Government Contracts Leadership Government Government 73

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. Why is it Important? Source: Sustainable Procurement: DrivingExponential Impact Across theSupply Chain, Procurious .

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Ethics Supplier Sustainability 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MAY 28, 2024

It is important to see things from a supplier’s perspective to help us ensure we manage the sellers correctly and that they have the right impression of us and our organisation. In this situation a supplier may seek to take advantage and price above the average or reduce quality. Final Quadrant The final quadrant is nuisance.

Supplier 59

Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Accountability 59

The Softly Spark

JULY 1, 2024

made products are superior quality and more eco-friendly, consumers are increasingly seeking the “Made in the USA” label. However, before boasting the red, white and blue, it’s important to understand the requirements and the potential risks of non-compliant labeling. million penalty was the largest in a Made in the USA case.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Import Sustainability 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

These policies can also provide greater resilience to the economy and address the distributional impacts of the transition, safeguarding the sustainability of public finances and avoiding the emergence of stranded assets.

Finance 52

Finance Price Sustainability Capacity 52

Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background “Scottish Government’s vision for public participation is that people can be involved in the decisions that affect them, making Scotland a more inclusive, sustainable and successful place” – George Adam MSP, Minister for Parliamentary Business, 2023.

Framework Agreement 76

Framework Agreement Participation Supplier Public Procurement 76

Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

The higher the value of the contract higher is the team size hence it important to understand the metrics based on which a bid is successful. Procurement Professionals evaluate Tenders based on Price v/s Quality. Hence it is important to put your best foot forward and put across your best potential to the procurement team.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Bidding 52

GovSpend

MARCH 18, 2024

Paige emphasized the importance of assessing a vendor’s credibility and reliability using historical data, including which government agencies they’ve worked with and whether they deliver goods and services on time. Verifying Vendors for Credibility and Reliability: The first topic covered was the crucial process of vendor verification.

Procurement 52

Procurement Price Purchasing Bidding 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Fiscal rules have become a common policy tool to promote the sustainability of public finances, as the number of countries with at least one fiscal rule has grown from ten in 1991 to more than 100 by 2021. These findings have important policy implications. Despite these compliance benefits, fiscal rules do not operate in a vacuum.

Influencing 52

Influencing Budget Quality Sustainability 52

FedInsider

JULY 16, 2024

In fact, recent research suggests that it’s the most important factor for career performance over time and can predict future organizational performance. Agency leaders recognize the need to support their employees’ well-being while maintaining productivity and service quality.

Government 95

Government Government Participation Leadership 95

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 17, 2024

To enhance our status and ensure that we are providing optimum value without reducing quality, we can work to a LEAN approach. Do the minimum necessary to allow functionality but how the finish is may not be important. This approach was first implemented in manufacturing in the 1950s after the Second World War.

Inventory 59

Inventory Manufacturing Transportation Transportation 59

Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 12, 2024

Achieving this balance is not trivial, and a crucial question arises: How can the definition and quality of these escape clauses impact a country’s ability to navigate economic shocks while maintaining fiscal discipline? Subscribe to our newsletter to keep yourself updated about our latest publications, blogs and events.

Government 52

Government Government Balance Quality 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

The discussion also addressed limitations to human cognitive skills, including the average attention span and the importance of engaging visuals. The speakers stressed the necessity of genuine credibility and discussed different ways of fairness.

Participation 52

Participation Import Sustainability Ethics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

The discussion also addressed limitations to human cognitive skills, including the average attention span and the importance of engaging visuals. The speakers stressed the necessity of genuine credibility and discussed different ways of fairness.

Ethics 52

Ethics Participation Import Sustainability 52

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Further, suppliers play a pivotal role in innovation, ESG, risk management, quality, supply continuity, and many other critical organizational functions. Ivalua is honored to be recognized in this important evaluation covering a broad range of Procurement and Supply Chain processes.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Media 52

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

2- Sovereign thematic issuances are increasingly relevant Sustainable debt instruments are becoming increasingly relevant in the capital markets. Among the main advantages of thematic bonds issuance, the document points out: Alignment of policies with contributions to sustainable objectives.

Finance 52

Finance Sustainability Price Budget 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Sustainability and the ongoing FAR case addressing greenhouse gas emissions reporting also have the potential to shape the federal market significantly. Terms and conditions, among them, quality, quantity, delivery, warranty, capability, complexity and place of performance, factor into pricing decisions.

Price 64

Price Procurement Data Quantity 64

Tendersinfo

JUNE 4, 2021

They are the one that drives the organization’s success by using their analytical skills to help the organization build its market place and move towards sustainable business development. It is important to have a good network as that can help to learn and gain real-time insights about the marketplace.

Bidding 52

Bidding Tender Buyers E-procurement 52

GovSpend

MARCH 30, 2022

If so, do you understand why this simple difference can have a massive effect on the important “bottom line impacting” decisions that you take? Besides being time consuming, it becomes cumbersome over time and inevitably fails to sustain itself. Do you know the difference between information and knowledge? Picture the scene ….

Leadership 52

Leadership Contract Quality Bidding 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 30, 2024

Introducing more sustainable procurement policies and processes presents an enormous opportunity for public authorities to not only contribute to reaching carbon emission reduction goals but also to drive sustainable societal and economic development. When choosing a model, it’s important to understand its training data.

Procurement 58

Procurement Public Procurement Green Public Procurement Electronics 58

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 1, 2024

Image Credit: Nadia Cruz / Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities Top findings Here are some of their discoveries. They check the availability and quality of constructed bike lanes, particularly in major metropolitan areas using OpenStreetMaps regularly updated via crowdsourcing.

Budget 132

Budget Transportation Transportation Bidder 132

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 29, 2023

He mentioned that during the new mandate, they will put their best efforts to maintain the quality achieved on the performance of services, diversity, sustainability and best practices in arbitration and other adequate dispute-resolution methods. Barros highlighted the importance of state courts to arbitration. After that, Ms.

Import 52

Import Sustainability Leadership Media 52

ivalua

APRIL 13, 2021

Even in indirect purchasing, giving suppliers more flexibility in how they meet requirements can increase savings and sustainability. For example, supply chains may have to be adjusted to support new company sustainability or other CSR policies. That can be more important than the level of risk of individual suppliers.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 5, 2019

As a result, the role of the supplier has grown in importance – for example, much of the innovation in the aerospace market comes from suppliers rather than traditional aerospace firms. A business’s ability to develop and launch new products that meet customer expectations quickly and profitably is critical to overall success.

Supplier 88

Supplier Innovation Procurement Consumer Demands 88

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The unveiling of new Smart Sustainable Cities and Special Economic Zones, aimed at enhancing business prospects, underscores the KSA’s commitment to fostering strategic sector development and attracting high-quality investments. These initiatives have positioned KSA as a pioneering global investment destination.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Efficiency Influencing Corruption 52