The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Procurement decisions may also be influenced by emergencies, such as the need for the prompt delivery of goods and services to address disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. The level of competition in the market can also influence the choice of procurement method.

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Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A new field of forensics aimed at uncovering unscrupulous actors in research could be used to help discover and prevent cases of foreign influence and interference in defense research.

Influencing 64

Influencing Integration Integrity 64

Government Contracts

APRIL 9, 2025

Third-party litigation financing amplifies inefficiencies from litigation and facilitates national exposure to foreign influence in the U.S. justice system, so full disclosure of financing arrangements should be required as a matter of institutional integrity, says Roland Eisenhuth at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association.

Insurance 52

Insurance Finance Influencing Integration 52

ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Up front efforts to define roles and responsibilities, document requirements, integrate with other enterprise systems, and maximize the value of data will be rewarded in multiple forms well beyond the conclusion of the implementation. With reliable and actionable data, this workstream can help identify trends and motivate informed decisions.

Procurement 95

Procurement Change Management Supply Chain Data 95

Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Economic conditions, regulatory requirements, and organizational performance metrics are key factors influencing government purchasing decisions. This approach can more effectively influence their purchasing decisions and improve your chances of securing a government contract.

Government 52

Government Government Buyers Government Contracts 52

Whistleblower Network News

MAY 10, 2024

“Third-party recruiters who demand illegal financial incentives for recruiting students to institutions of higher learning, no matter where those institutions are located, undermine the integrity of our system of higher education,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M.

Education 107

Education Demand Influencing Participation 107

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This post aims to provide recommendations that prioritize data integrity, security, compliance, and resilience while aligning with the Well-Architected Framework pillars. It supports AWS to AWS integrations and AWS to other integrations, such as other cloud providers or customer on-premises data centers.

Data 75

Data Government Government Demand 75

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

that prohibits SETA contractors from using their insights and influence to gain an unfair advantage or worse, commit fraud. Some major technology companies have sought to influence government contractors through kickbacks, job offers and special discounts. conflict of interest and false claims rules. Congress must enforce FAR 9.5

Public Private Partnership 98

Public Private Partnership IT Influencing Corruption 98

FedScoop

APRIL 16, 2024

Enhancing collaboration Public sector agencies operating worldwide are adopting cloud-based collaboration tools to create a more integrated work environment where documents and projects are easily accessible anytime and on any device. Doing so facilitates more seamless project communication, budgeting and reporting.

Collaboration 70

Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Integration 70

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Good data governance — how you manage the security, accessibility, usability and integrity of your data — is the essential underpinning for effective use of AI. AI also helped the department determine what programs could influence people to stay. “In government, we just got used to DevSecOps, and now we’ve got this new thing to learn.

Data 98

Data Influencing Quality Engineering 98

Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 21, 2025

In our recent publication, Asymmetric Sovereign Risk: Implications for Climate Change Preparation , we explore how perceptions of climate risk influence sovereign spreads across countries with varying economic conditions. This includes mechanisms for reallocating budgets and evaluating expenditures to create fiscal space for contingencies.

Finance 52

Finance Sustainability Education Budget 52

AWS Public Sector

APRIL 3, 2024

We utilize AWS serverless technology, including Amazon Bedrock for invoking LLMs for content generation, Knowledge Bases for Amazon Bedrock to integrate teaching content, and Amazon Aurora Serverless as an updated data store for student grades. Read more: Develop generative AI applications to improve teaching and learning experiences.

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Education Data Utilities Integration 128

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 11, 2024

Enhancing Arbitrator Expertise for International Tech Disputes Technology’s influence on arbitration is increasing, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of proceedings. The integration of technology, particularly artificial intelligence and platforms like OpenAI, is becoming central in arbitration. Unlike in the U.S.,

Influencing 59

Influencing Integration Integrity Manufacturing 59

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

I doubt that this committee is going to be in a position to micromanage the [integrated circuit] industry. FS: How worried are you that companies might try to influence what legislation is crafted to sort of benefit their own finances? Bill Foster: It’s an interesting tradeoff. It would shock me if that didn’t happen.

Finance 136

Finance Influencing Transparency IT 136

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 26, 2023

They incorporate specific Islamic elements and principles to ensure consistency in interpretation, integrity of the arbitral proceedings, and enhanced party autonomy. In practice, our i-Arbitration model clause is integrated into many domestic and international contracts. are modelled after AIAC’s Arbitration Rules.

Influencing 98

Influencing Efficiency Leadership Innovation 98

FedInsider

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Attackers can gain unauthorized access to a company’s data if Active Directory is compromised; monitoring your AD will help protect system integrity, availability, and overall cybersecurity. Eric was previously a Cyber Solutions Architect & Engineer at Leidos.

Engineering 111

Engineering Leadership Management Networking 111

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Payment Structures The payment terms for prime contractors and subcontractors can differ greatly, influenced by various factors such as their role in the project, area of expertise, and prevailing industry standards. Maintaining strong relationships with current and former subcontractors is also crucial for long-term success.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 4, 2024

Over three days, the participants will explore the ways in which arbitration reflects and influences human behavior, and affects individual lives and wider societal dynamics alike. Garth , titled “Unveiling the Human Dimensions of International Arbitration: Dealing in Virtue Then and Now”.

Ethics 52

Ethics Influencing Participation Quality 52

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The law is intended to ensure the integrity of the procurement process by prohibiting contributions to officials who have influence over contract awards.

Influencing 52

Influencing Bidding Consulting Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

While the Memo is directed at agencies and does not impose new requirements on contractors directly, those providing AI products and services could soon see it influence contract requirements, source selection evaluation criteria, and contract terms.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Logistics Budget Procurement 52

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 22, 2024

We’re headquartered currently here in Palo Alto, California, but recently announced our new manufacturing assembly integration and test facility in Torrance, California, in the L.A. And the first satellite integration activity will be taking place end of this year for one of our commercial customers.

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Integration Integrity Manufacturing 59

ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

Supply chains are particularly affected by these changes, as well as other external influences that threaten to disrupt their daily operations, such as: extreme weather conditions, supply shortages, global health issues, and economic crises. Leveraging Technology to Transform The Supply Chain.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain End to End Transparency Logistics 52

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The ultimate determination depends on a variety of non-exclusive factors relating to that source or article, including the functionality and features of the covered articles; the security, authenticity, and integrity of covered articles; ownership of, control of, or influence over the source or covered article(s) by a foreign government or parties (..)

Supply Chain 147

Supply Chain Contract Government Government 147

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

He noted that the challenge of ESG reporting is the complexity of the data and insights, with siloed data sources, inconsistent data quality and integrity, a lack of unified standards, and the time and resource intensity of data collection. Leveraging AI however, can accelerate the collection of ESG reporting and facilitate insights.

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Data Quality Efficiency 81

SmallGovCon

JANUARY 31, 2024

The VSB protest process plays a crucial role in detecting such schemes, helping to maintain integrity and fairness in the VSB Program. They restrict the financial support a Non-Qualifying Veteran may provide to a VSB and prohibit any financial dependence or influence. Such is often referred to as a “Rent-a-Vet” scheme.

Influencing 105

Influencing Participation Management Demand 105

FedScoop

MARCH 25, 2024

We’re all obviously concerned about election integrity and the implications for AI in nefarious hands to influence the elections one way or another. I think we’re all rightfully worried about that. We’ve got a tremendous advantage, I think, now over maybe the rest of the world; we want to make sure we preserve that.

Public Private Partnership 102

Public Private Partnership Influencing Innovation Participation 102

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

Attendees can expect engaging sessions on topics such as ‘Integrity in International Arbitration’ and discussions on the Silk Road, BRICS initiatives, and the evolving legal landscape, reflecting JAW’s commitment to addressing foundational and contemporary arbitration issues.

Ethics 52

Ethics Influencing Integration Integrity 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Integration and migration plans should be communicated months ahead of time, and may need to be repeated to make sure the core messages get through to end users. This may include posters with project progress, presentations, and the mobilization of internal influencers. Change Management. Executive Level Project Sponsors.

Eprocurement 40

Eprocurement Change Management Influencing Procurement 40

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Visibility into ‘unit costs’ (for example, the cost-per-student of a solution) helps budget and product owners demonstrate a connection between the demand for an application and how this demand influences cost. This will result in more accurate cost forecasting, and drive viable business models and pricing strategies.

Price 75

Price Demand Education Efficiency 75

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The event opened with a keynote speech on handling complex disputes, followed by panels addressing key topics including diversity in arbitrator appointments, efficiency, the integration of AI, and the evolving challenges of disclosure and confidentiality. A Morning Coffee Debate: Will Diversity Kill the Party-appointed Arbitrator?

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Balance Quality 52

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

A separate study by Forrester Consulting, commissioned by Ivalua, found that timeliness of and visibility into payments was the top factor influencing suppliers’ willingness to collaborate with and share innovations with a specific customer. All within the same automated workflow, tightly linked to the invoice and procure-to-pay process.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Transparency Finance 52

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

By integrating big data, such as satellite imagery and human activity indicators, the tool alerts stakeholders about risks, enabling preemptive action. Additionally, concerns about data privacy, especially when serving vulnerable communities, can influence decision-making.

Sustainability 75

Sustainability Data Transparency Innovation 75

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 9, 2024

They noted that VR and AR can be costly, complex, and raise questions of confidentiality, reliability, and influence. Conclusion The future of arbitration can be shaped by integrating ESG factors and AI, and by prioritising diversity, accessibility, and transparency.

Finance 98

Finance Transparency Demand Sustainability 98

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Arbitrations evolution has intensified during the time of my editorship and has influenced the ways in which public discourse on arbitration is currently conducted. Morgan MWENDA, Regional Arbitration Centres for Investor Protection African integration is progressively strengthening regional ties and offering new economic opportunities.

Management 52

Management Corruption Negotiation Import 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

From this narrow perspective, procurement would be primarily concerned with ensuring the integrity and probity of decision-making processes involving the management of public funds, as well as fostering the generation of value for money through effective reliance on competition for public contracts.

Public Procurement 105

Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 105

ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

Over the years, we have moved from the first spend analysis initiatives, laboriously building Excel-based “spend cubes”, through to today’s automated, cloud-based, AI-driven, integrated, holistic (add your own buzz-word here…) procurement platform.

Procurement 66

Procurement Supply Chain Innovation Category Management 66

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Scope of Application Differently from traditional investment agreements, the stated purpose of the SIFA is not only to foster foreign direct investment (“FDI”) (Article 1), but also to do so in a manner that integrates environmental and labour standards, transparency, and corporate social responsibility.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Transparency Influencing Negotiation 52