ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution. . Now, customers who are more strategic with negotiated rates are given preferential treatment. SRM software helps to analyze this information and even allows for innovative perspectives into this analysis.

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ivalua

AUGUST 25, 2016

Johnston best of luck in her next price negotiation with a “proven enterprise technology company.” This is an open post to all those corporate types out there who pretend to be interested in “innovative and disruptive” enterprise technologies: please stop wasting our time. I sincerely wish Ms.

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Innovation IT Price Negotiation Negotiation 40

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Historically, if you asked sourcing leaders to name the one competency they felt they needed their procurement and sourcing teams to master in order to achieve ongoing sourcing and supplier management success, most would likely have said negotiation skills. In many cases, collaboration is simply an advanced state of negotiation.

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Supplier Collaboration Management Negotiation 69

ivalua

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Businesses more reliant than ever on suppliers as the pace of innovation increases, but two-thirds view their relationships as primarily transactional. This comes at a time when pressure is growing on businesses to develop new, innovative products, faster and at a lower cost.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

These contracts are competitively bid and offer access to a broad range of goods and services at negotiated rates, making them ideal for organizations of all sizes. Procurement is a constantly evolving field, and staying informed about industry trends, new technologies, and innovative solutions will help you stay ahead of the curve.

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Purchasing Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 58

Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

I think most government contractors have contracts that are negotiated and the prices are negotiated upfront, and then they have to adhere to those prices over the course of the entire five-to-10 year contract. Not the case if they’re just commercial, even if it’s a brand new type of innovative product.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Additionally, the RFP may be used for goods procurement where there is a service component or where suppliers are required to provide innovative solutions. Letter of Invitation (LOI) and Direct Negotiation Documents Restricted or Limited Bidding A method restricted to a preselected list of suppliers.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The release includes a broad set of innovations to help organizations better manage their spend and suppliers. Specific release highlights include: Supplier Management Innovations: . Sourcing Innovations: . Ivalua streamlines the process of building, quoting, and analyzing supplier proposals. Learn more at www.ivalua.com.

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

But outdated legacy systems hold these agencies back: they’re clunky, slow to innovate, and vulnerable to cyber-attacks, weather events, and other disasters. For law enforcement and emergency response teams, keeping systems running smoothly 24/7 is non-negotiable.

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Data Product Management Accountability Professional Services 59

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) set forth the policies and procedures for the evaluation and negotiation of “fair and reasonable” contract level pricing under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program. Price protections — most favored nations clauses.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 17, 2024

Unfortunately, Schedule contractors now face a long, painful slog negotiating contract pricing at the contract level, instead of relying on competition at the task or delivery order level to provide fair and reasonable pricing.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In a joint letter , the Cybersecurity Coalition and the Alliance for Digital Innovation (ADI) argued the “full access” provision in the rules should be removed. Schneider, the former federal CISO, said he believes the rules are the government’s “opening negotiation point” in setting critical cyber requirements for contractors. “I

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 24, 2024

Our Demystifying Intellectual Property in Government Contracting Series breaks down the complexities of IP rights, helping you understand how to protect your innovations while working with the government. Negotiating Terms and Conditions Negotiating favorable terms and conditions is essential for the success of your government contracts.

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Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 19, 2024

Today, I am excited to discuss the strides we are making under the BCI, particularly Priority 2, which focuses on negotiating common enterprise-wide software licenses. The Better Contracting Initiative is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence in government IT procurement.

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Procurement IT Government Government 52

Procureware

MAY 3, 2018

Buyers sometimes feel tempted to be vague in RFPs in the hope it will draw varied and innovative solutions from bidders. Encourage Vendor Innovation Structure the RFP around solving the business problem, rather than solely on the technical specifications or pricing, and you will spur vendors to propose innovative solutions.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

18 – How to Hold Your Team Accountable Whether it’s a missed deadline, unprofessional behavior or maybe even a commitment issue, there are certain behaviors that are non-negotiable and must be addressed as a supervisor. Join us online Monday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. But first, you have to be willing to deal with conflict head on.

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Accountability Negotiation Innovation Data 64

Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

This TDR expansion is another positive step forward for GSA as it seeks to modernize the program by creating a market-centric framework that enhances competition, value, and innovation. GSA is to be commended for its efforts to date in adopting and implementing TDR. The TDR Journey to Date GSA first announced the “TDR Pilot” concept in 2015.

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Price Transparency Supply Chain Data 84

ivalua

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Believing they have secured an order with one of their suppliers, only for this order not to be honored because a customer who is more strategic, more generous with the negotiated rates and quicker at paying, has been given priority. To whom will they offer their latest innovation? Who will they favour when there are shortages?

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Tender 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Historically, if you asked sourcing leaders to name the one competency they felt they needed their procurement and sourcing teams to master in order to achieve ongoing sourcing and supplier management success, most would likely have said negotiation skills. In many cases, collaboration is simply an advanced state of negotiation.

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Supplier Collaboration Management Negotiation 40

ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2022

The initial focus is on streamlining the purchasing process, improving the experience for employees, and capturing negotiated savings to support profitability. Aegion combines innovative technologies with market-leading expertise to maintain, rehabilitate and strengthen infrastructure around the world. About Aegion Corporation.

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Procurement Supply Chain Procurement Team Negotiation 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

As organizations look to restore growth, Procurement leaders must rebalance their focus from tactical activities to support more strategic objectives such as accelerating innovation, improving sustainability, strengthening the supply base and lowering risk.

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Purchasing Supplier Negotiation Sustainability 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 29, 2024

These vendors bring a wealth of expertise and innovative solutions to the table, from developing fast-charging technology to creating scalable, modular charging stations that can be easily deployed in a variety of settings.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 29, 2024

The moratorium prevents WTO members from imposing customs duties on digital products and services, and as such promotes innovation and accessibility in the digital space. The extension of the moratorium comes at a time when the broader negotiations on e-commerce within the WTO have been making slow progress.

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Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 7, 2024

General Services Administration (GSA) is deeply committed to supporting small businesses, recognizing them as the backbone of our economy and a critical component of innovation and growth. What our customers are saying The success of 8(a) STARS III is a testament to the capabilities and innovation of our industry partners.

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Innovation Efficiency Procurement Negotiation 52

ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution. . Now, customers who are more strategic with negotiated rates are given preferential treatment. SRM software helps to analyze this information and even allows for innovative perspectives into this analysis.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team Tender 52

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 1, 2024

I’ve had clients who pushed back, delayed and then negotiated what the Justice Department really wanted. Carahsoft, for example, provides infrastructure at reasonable cost to have all contract vehicles that allows the government to buy things especially from innovative companies,” she said.

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Supply Chain Price Supplier Government 114

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) set forth the policies and procedures for the evaluation and negotiation of “fair and reasonable” contract level pricing under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program. Price protections- most favored nations clauses.

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Negotiation Price Government Government 40

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Pre-negotiated terms are provided that reduce the complexity for contracting authorities in procurement whilst allowing suppliers to capture opportunities more efficiently. Tracker Intelligence is a great tool to help vendors precisely and easily negotiate the complexity of the tendering process.

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Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

NIH NITAAC

MARCH 31, 2021

innovation and competitiveness. The SBA negotiates with agencies to establish individual agency goals that, in the aggregate, constitute government-wide goals. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses are the lifeblood of the U.S. In fact, small businesses create two-thirds of net new jobs and drive U.S.

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Negotiation Innovation Participation Contract 52

Bonfire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

are creating opportunities for teams to address maintenance that has been deferred for many years, as well as kickstart innovation on new projects. Second, I had to prove that we’re more efficient…because we’re implementing innovative solutions that are less expensive than our prior practices.”. We need to have transparency.

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Finance Management Utilities Procurement 59

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

By leveraging this innovative tool, the Town of Epping has transformed the way it manages purchasing, saving valuable hours previously spent on research and supplier negotiations.

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Purchasing IT Supplier Negotiation Efficiency 58

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The panel considered a hypothetical case study covering the life cycle of an equity investment into a renewable energy company and explored the legal and practical considerations for investors when negotiating and enforcing information rights. Issues to Consider During Negotiations Statutory Rights Ms.

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Management Negotiation Corruption Collaboration 52

ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

In today’s turbulent business landscape, the challenges facing organisations have become increasingly complex, with uncertainty from geopolitical events such as Brexit and tariff negotiations impacting day-to-day operations. Leading the charge in navigating this constantly shifting trading environment is the Procurement department.

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Procurement Procurement Team Supply Chain Supplier 61

ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

Organizations are increasingly dependent on suppliers to successfully bring innovative goods and services to market on time, improve ESG performance, and meet other objectives. Even reducing costs often depends more on effective collaboration rather than negotiation in today’s market. Yet, too few businesses do so well.

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How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 21, 2023

This webinar will provide an opportunity to take a hard look at the likely effectiveness of AI regulation by contract through procurement and its implications for the commercialisation of public governance, focusing on key issues such as: The interaction between tender design, technical standards, and negotiations. Registration: [link].

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Procurement Tender Public Procurement Innovation 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

With Ivalua, Ahlsell was able to highly automate and standardize the process of negotiating contracts with several suppliers at the same time, delivering an unparalleled level of efficiency and benefits. “We Improve supplier collaboration to accelerate time-to-market and innovation. Breaking New Ground to Gain a Competitive Edge.

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Procurement Retail Supplier Supply Chain 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Procure-to-Pay technology has been particularly important during the Covid-19 pandemic as it helps organisations capture negotiated savings to protect profitability, ensure employees are productive when remote and better manage cash flow, among other benefits. The awards continue the ongoing recognition of Ivalua’s Procure-to-Pay suite.

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