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Modernizing Public Infrastructure: The Power of Strategic Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

To succeed, governments must embrace innovation, integrate cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, and empower procurement teams to lead the way. Governments worldwide control vast budgets through procurement, giving them the power to: Drive innovation by demanding advanced solutions from vendors.

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10 Key Issues The Hackett Group Says Will Impact Supply Chain Transformation in 2021

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What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Supply Chain Risk and Supply Continuity: Risk moved front and center of Procurement during the pandemic, as procurement organizations grappled with constrained supply chains.

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Procurement Methods vs. Solicitation Tools: What Every Procurement Professional Needs to Know

The Procurement ClassRoom

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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Centralised procurement for the health care sector -- bang for your pound or siphoning off scarce resources?

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The National Health Service (NHS) has been running a centralised model for health care procurement in England for a few years now. They are as follows: DHSC [the Department of Health and Social Care] set Supply Chain a cumulative target of making £2.4 Supply Chain calculated its reported savings against the £2.4

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What is Ethical Procurement and Why is it Important?

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

Ethical procurement is a company’s code of conduct and commitment to environmental, social and legal issues. It involves a set of principles which guide a company to proactively eliminate unethical practices throughout its supply chain. Why is Ethical Procurement Important?

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Friday Flash 11/01/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

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. James Peake , M.D.,

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Friday Flash 11/08/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Having spent over $100 billion on information technology (IT) products and services in 2023, the federal government sees itself as a market driver able to steer industry policy through government-wide procurement strategies. James Peake , M.D., James Peake , M.D.,