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Logistics and Transportation: Fueling America's Progress

USFCR

Logistics and Transportation: Fueling America's Progress Logistics and transportation form the backbone of our national security and economic vitality, and their importance in today's world cannot be overstated. As a business owner in this dynamic industry, you have the power to make a real difference in the world.

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Several agencies haven’t met IoT cybersecurity requirements, GAO says

FedScoop

The frequency with which the technologies are used makes proper cybersecurity protocols all the more important — especially given the target on IoT’s metaphorical back. IoT technologies are used by federal agencies for myriad purposes, the GAO noted, including to control access to devices or facilities and to monitor systems and equipment.

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Better bike lanes in the Philippines: Civic groups won a budget for bike lanes, then followed the money

Open Contracting Partnership

When the pandemic began, the Philippines government suspended all public transport. They turned their attention to sounding the alarm about the transport crisis , when they were approached by commuters’ rights groups who were also trying to organize at the time. PhilGEPS was such an important partner in the project,” says Abante.

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Honoring the Americans With Disabilities Act

GovLoop

The unprecedented law, enacted in 1990, affirmed the rights of the disabled, making public spaces, places of employment and transportation less discriminatory. Before the ADA, Public transportation, such as trains, were not required to have handicap access. It became known as “the Capitol Crawl.”

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ARPA Funds: A Primer for SLED Vendors

GovSpend

Surface Transportation Projects: Funding for eligible transportation infrastructure projects. Additionally, the 2023 Interim Final Rule introduced new eligible uses: Emergency Relief from Natural Disasters: Providing relief from the impacts of natural disasters.

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EU and China: European Commission imposes provisional countervailing duties on electric vehicle imports from China

Import and Trade Remedies

On 12 June 2024, the European Commission proposed provisional countervailing duties for imports into the European Union (“ EU “) of new battery electric vehicles designed for the transport of persons (“ EVs “) originating from the People’s Republic of China.

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What is Strategic Sourcing and Why is it Important?

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

In this post, we explain what strategic sourcing is, why it is important and how it can be implemented. Why is strategic sourcing important? Strategic sourcing is important because it helps companies to reduce overall costs over time. The post What is Strategic Sourcing and Why is it Important? What is strategic sourcing?