Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Public procurement spending accounted for an average of 30% of total public spending across the region [1] and as much as 74% of that spending is wasted due to inefficiencies [2] , according to data from FISLAC , an analytics platform developed by the IDB’s Fiscal Management Division (FMM). Source: Authors’s elaboration.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Throughout the evolution of project and public procurement management, terms and expressions in the field have increasingly been used interchangeably. Additionally, the procurement management team may select the procurement method based on the nature or complexity of the requirement.

Procurement 105

Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In his article “ The Future of Public Infrastructure is Digital “, Bill Gates envisions a world where infrastructure is smarter, more efficient, and digitally integrated. The Role of AI in Procurement AI offers powerful tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in procurement processes.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Mexico City has devised an efficient, participatory, and transparent approach to seek input from potential suppliers and the public on draft contracting documents before a formal call to tender is announced. There are several benefits to this transparent discussion. It all starts with procurement.

Collaboration 57

Collaboration E-procurement Tender Bidding 57

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

From healthcare management and social safety net technology to managing vaccine sign-ups during the pandemic , governments simply need to buy IT better. More often than not, public procurement of technology is viewed as non-transparent, uncompetitive, poorly planned, inefficient, costly, and having high failure rates.

Procurement 138

Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 138

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

These public procurement principles allow businesses of all sizes to participate equitably, protect the integrity of taxpayer money, and encourage competition and efficiency. A transparent approach lowers procurement risk, prevents corruption, and fosters confidence between suppliers and public sector organisations.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Procurement Tender 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 19, 2023

At 2 am on Saturday morning, the day after the 10th Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was meant to end in Atlanta, exhausted negotiators finally adopted a resolution on “ Promoting transparency and integrity in public procurement in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ”.

Public Procurement 140

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement IT 140

FedScoop

APRIL 22, 2024

In March, the agency announced several initiatives that aim to use the technology, including a pilot project that the Federal Emergency Management Agency will deploy to address hazard mitigation planning, and a training project involving U.S. Zhou also pointed to record management and data storage as a potential issue.

Electronics 130

Electronics Impact Assessment Transparency Thresholds 130

American City & Country

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Technologies once relied on to manage this process and reduce knowledge loss are no longer able to do so in an efficient, transparent way—skyrocketing costs, zapping institutional knowledge and worse. Today, many agencies are entangled in legacy systems that resist integration with modern AI solutions.

Government 114

Government Government Budget Integrity 114

Extract Systems

AUGUST 1, 2023

Striking a balance between transparency and protecting sensitive information is a challenging task for government entities. To achieve this goal, the county collaborated with Extract Systems and their existing Case Management System (CMS) provider, PROWARE, to implement ID Shield software—a cutting-edge redaction solution.

Balance 52

Balance Transparency Collaboration Data 52

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The anticipated public procurement law, coupled with the revival of anti-corruption initiatives and institutional reforms, symbolizes a renewed commitment to good governance and the prudent management of public resources. But at the heart of this transformation lies the principle of transparency.

Public Procurement 123

Public Procurement Procurement Corruption Transparency 123

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) employs project management principles to deliver public sector cloud outcomes. This blog post highlights project management tools, references, and AWS Management Console tips that give public sector customers better project visibility, automate task management, and help accelerate project outcomes.

Project Management 80

Project Management Management Budget Thresholds 80

FedScoop

JUNE 5, 2024

Under the model, which ostensibly is named after the popular ABC show “Shark Tank,” Miller said the agency has put in place a constraint of 90 days to prove a concept and at the end the agency has “validated learnings” about cost, missing skill sets that are needed, and potentially any concerns for integrating it in the organization. “By

Ethics 119

Ethics Transparency Innovation Inventory 119

FedScoop

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The 17-page document, titled “ Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-Being: Principles and Best Practices for Developers and Employers ,” details eight key priorities for AI companies and management to follow that are intended to keep the focus on “centering worker empowerment and well-being.” “We

Impact Assessment 117

Impact Assessment Transparency Quality Ethics 117

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Data is a critical part of the new drug product life cycle management and journey. Data mesh to the rescue Data mesh is an architectural framework that enables organizations to redefine how they manage and utilize their data assets. By adopting a DaaP mindset, pharmaceutical companies can unlock a host of benefits.

Data 75

Data Management Quality Supply Chain 75

FedScoop

APRIL 3, 2024

Through a partnership with the Office of Personnel Management, the latest hiring cycle featured an automated application and online pre-screen assessment. Patrick Sharpe, USA Hire program manager at OPM, said in an email to FedScoop. NASA did not respond to FedScoop’s request for comment by the time of publication.

Quality 122

Quality Evaluation Data Integrity 122

Procureware

APRIL 12, 2019

Most procurement software projects are focused on efficiency; however, transparency needs to have equal attention. Trust is the cornerstone of procurement and transparency builds trust. To give vendors the control that they expect, you need an online vendor registration that creates a self-managed supplier profile.

Transparency 40

Transparency Bidding Bidder Tender 40

GovSpend

JANUARY 22, 2025

Notably, last year we expanded our product capabilities dramatically , employing AI in compelling ways, building out more customization, and delivering solutions to integrate more deeply with our customers. Im proud that we achieved an average Customer Satisfaction score of 9.73

Quality 59

Quality Data Utilities Integrity 59

GovCon Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

The military branch said Wednesday it will implement the Commercial Space Strategy through four lines of effort: collaborative transparency, operational and technical integration, risk management

Risk Management 59

Risk Management Transparency Collaboration Integrity 59

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world. Unfortunately ,they often have not been adequately integrated into the design of e-GP systems. Inefficiencies, data duplication, and reduced transparency often result.

E-procurement 82

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 82

ivalua

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

UAE-based System Integrator and Digital Enabler will be a partner for Ivalua’s eProcurement solution in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Raqmiyat , a leading system integrator and digital enabler, is pleased to announce the partnership with Ivalua , a global leader in spend management. Dubai, UAE, 15 November 2022.

Procurement 98

Procurement Eprocurement Supplier Media 98

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

By integrating the EIC’s functionalities in their procurement practices, organizations can dramatically accelerate sustainability agendas with reliable emissions data for all the direct and indirect products and services they acquire, and establish transparent reporting standards.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Innovation Supplier Sustainability 98

FedScoop

AUGUST 22, 2024

Five of the country’s leading software and tech advocacy organizations are urging Senate and House leadership to pass bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at improving federal agency oversight and management of software purchases before this congressional term comes to a close. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.,

Purchasing 127

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 127

ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

Effectively managing suppliers is now one of the most important factors in organizational success. Business leaders must adopt a new, holistic approach to supplier management. Below, we outline the 5 steps toward modernizing supplier management, addressing both transparency and effective engagement.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Collaboration Supply Chain 52

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In its place, the realignment focuses and centralizes MAS contracting management structure for the Office of Information Technology Category, the Office of Professional Services & Human Capital Categories, and the Office of General Supplies and Services Categories. Third, the alignment provides an opportunity to improve data management.

Negotiation 87

Negotiation Price Transparency Data 87

Capital Edge Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) ensures that government contractors comply with strict financial regulations to maintain the integrity of federal funds. Such a system helps contractors accurately track costs, allocate resources properly, and maintain transparency. What happens if my accounting system is not DCAA approved?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Government Contracts Consulting 52

ivalua

JANUARY 15, 2021

The solution will support Intalere’s Supplier Management, eSourcing, Contract Lifecycle Management and transactional procurement processes. Consus Global led the implementation and transformation efforts to support Intalere’s critical efforts for driving cost savings and organization-wide transparency and efficiencies”.

Supplier 10

Supplier Supply Chain Management Category Management 10

ivalua

OCTOBER 6, 2021

New partnership will allow seamless management of external workers and contingent staffing within a single source-to-pay suite. Procurement continues to face a need to manage more contingent talent and services spend temporary staff, consultants and contractors,” said Brian Hoffmeyer , Beeline senior vice president of market strategies.

Integrity 52

Integrity Integration Supplier End to End 52

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

On the other hand, let us not forget a wise piece of advice from Procurement Management expert, Natacha Trehan , in her keynote last year at Ivalua NOW – every customer wants to collaborate with the best suppliers, which means that, eventually, the supplier chooses who they want to work with. What are they transparent about?

Supplier 59

Supplier Management Buyers Innovation 59

ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Finance Procurement Sustainability 98

AWS Public Sector

MAY 31, 2024

It can further integrate individual data with the extensive general knowledge of the FM to personalize chatbot interactions. Having an architecture that can integrate with different options means the solutions can be serverless, in-memory, fully managed, or have dynamic segment placement.

Evaluation 128

Evaluation Data Efficiency Integrity 128

ivalua

AUGUST 16, 2021

A checklist guide to getting the most out of your supplier risk management program. They are integral partners that require management to reduce supplier risk, improve supplier performance, and foster supplier collaboration across the entire supply chain and throughout the complete supplier lifecycle. . People and Organization.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Risk Management 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 31, 2025

Legacy systems : Many public sector organizations have long-standing legacy systems and infrastructure that need to be accounted for and integrated with any new technology solutions. You can access our RACI template to get started. You can learn more about the AWS CAF by visiting this webpage.

Accountability 52

Accountability Consulting Collaboration Efficiency 52

ivalua

AUGUST 1, 2022

The Future of Supplier Management is Here, and it’s Holistic. Leading, high-performing procurement organizations share one common trait–they consistently prioritize a holistic and integrated approach to Supplier Management. In fact, they go beyond simply supplier management, what they do is Supplier Engagement.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Sustainability 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Pimentel joined the agency after making a name for himself as a transparency and anti-corruption campaigner, having been Executive Director at Transparency International’s local chapter Participación Ciudadana. By 2022, DGCP launched its data and monitoring system “Sistema Integral de Monitoreo y Análisis de Datos” publicly.

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

They are responsible for managing the entire project, including hiring subcontractors, coordinating tasks, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and contractual obligations. Additionally, prime contractors must manage all contractual obligations to ensure the project’s successful completion.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52

FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

The bureau CDO, or BCDO, program officially began in September 2022 as a way to improve its use, governance, and management of data throughout the department. So far, Khan said, it’s led to better knowledge sharing and collaboration among bureaus, and advanced its efforts on artificial intelligence.

Data 115

Data Collaboration Efficiency Accountability 115