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.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 8, 2023

But then the move is then transmitted to HomeSafe Connect, where then the now-reformed process really starts to move into automation — from the pre-move survey to the inventory process. “MilMove will be the initial customer interface where [base transportation offices] will build out their initial move requirement,” he said.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 17, 2024

Inventory Inventory relates to stock. This is a big challenge for procurement workers as we can reduce the price by buying in bulk (economies of scale) but if that large amount is not going to be required this is waste. Or, it could relate to the route a vehicle takes. How much stock is being held?

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ivalua

JUNE 10, 2021

With real-time pricing and inventory information to ensure that the items selected are available. Access to a curated list of Amazon Business items (up to 100,000 or more) within Ivalua, with real-time pricing and availability, giving procurement teams a higher degree of control. All without leaving Ivalua.

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The Procurement School

APRIL 17, 2023

The price of carpet @ $10.00 per m² has a strong influence on any other price we see-higher or lower. Imagine running an inventory cycle count where the physical count and book values are reconciled on a daily basis. The status quo in many organizations is only the annual inventory count- the anchor.

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ivalua

JUNE 10, 2021

With real-time pricing and inventory information to ensure that the items selected are available. Access to a curated list of Amazon Business items (up to 100,000 or more) within Ivalua, with real-time pricing and availability, giving procurement teams a higher degree of control. All without leaving Ivalua.

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ivalua

JULY 22, 2015

In today’s business environment, however, there are fewer opportunities to drive cost improvements using traditional strategies such as supplier consolidation or strong-arming your way to supplier price concessions. alternatives. alternatives. alternatives. consolidation. alternatives. Financing, hedging, and currency plays. Geographic.

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ivalua

JUNE 10, 2021

Real time pricing and inventory ensures items selected are available. Employees can search across internally hosted supplier catalogs, Amazon Business and other supplier sites to see and compare the results side by side on a single screen, having a true consumer e-commerce experience at work.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Poorly utilized preferred suppliers with negotiated pricing. Allow users to s earch across internally hosted supplier catalogs, Amazon Business, and other supplier sites to view and compare the results on a single screen, with real-time pricing and inventory. . Budgeting challenges as tail spend typically often not planned for

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This is particularly useful for categorizing books, updating prices, or managing inventory. Other use cases Generative AI will help with additional aspects including automation of data entry and processing tasks. Generative AI can also power chatbots that respond to user questions.

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ivalua

APRIL 20, 2021

Leveraging purchasing power to capture volume- based pricing within a competitive supply chain builds sticky relationships with healthy suppliers, keeps input costs low, and acts as a hedge against inflation. The reality is, to turn inventory, make the sale, and then collect funds takes most buyers over 30 days.

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Naomi Clews Consultancy

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

If I didn't, I could be left with additional inventory, nobody wanted to buy. I'd track sales, competitor prices, conduct physical stock counts, re-visit suggested re-order quantities, determine actual re-order quantities, chase back orders, out of stock items, review lead times and search for new and alternative sources of supply. .

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ivalua

JULY 11, 2022

Inventory Efficiency: Improve visibility into stock and process efficiency by defining a distribution scope for each storage location. . This will free up more valuable time for users to manage critical issues around supply disruption, price volatility, as well as environmental, social, and governance risks.”. About Ivalua.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Historically, Procurement for retail has been largely centralized: Stores request and receive inventory from corporate as needed. Retailers will need to determine where to reduce spend and where to invest — and that’s where Procurement can shine. . Decentralize Procurement. Attack GNFR Spend.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Tail suppliers are typically low-volume suppliers, often not under contract and with non-standard pricing. Improve cash positions by optimizing the gross margin return on inventory. One of the early objectives of Procurement was to optimize tail supplier management. Increase strategic insight and identify new sources of savings.

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ivalua

JUNE 12, 2020

They effectively digitized the supplier and new product introduction lifecycle, resulting in bringing more profitable products to market faster and driving significant stock price appreciation. Digitization improves collaboration beyond direct materials. The Supplier Perspective.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 1, 2024

Importers may consider shifting fulfilment and inventory processes to import goods in advance of April 26 (or 29), 2024. The policy objective is not to use a price in a sale between a Canadian resident importer and its Canadian customer as the basis for determining the value for duty.” storage fees).

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

3705, which requires offerors to submit data other than certified cost or pricing data so that contracting officers may determine the price reasonableness of a contract, subcontract, or modification. Cost Accounting Section 802 amends 10 U.S.C. The provision amends the reporting requirement under 10 U.S.C.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In fact, OMB is expected to release an updated governmentwide inventory of AI uses cases on or around Dec. The 2023 inventory showed there were more than 700 AI use cases, but the expectation is that number could easily double or triple given the excitement around generative AI and expanded use of predictive AI. “We

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AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 19, 2024

Simultaneously, Lambda interacts with databases to retrieve dynamic content, including real-time pricing, product availability, and personalized recommendations. This data is critical for maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring products are readily available.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Department of Labor (“DoL”), Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), September 13 Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) Summary states that “[o]ver the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.3 1] Similarly, the BLS September 14 Producer Price Index (“PPI”) Summary states that “[o]n an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand moved up 8.7

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FedScoop

AUGUST 14, 2024

Compiling the CFTC’s AI use case inventory is in progress and the agency is on track to meet Office of Management and Budget timelines, Kaouk said. There’s still the matter of handling those 15 billion records per day, which comprises everything from swap transactions and price volume figures to whistleblower complaints and consumer tips.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

Currently, these use cases are not listed on the VA’s public inventory, which the department is required to update annually. In addition, the VA is currently conducting tech sprints focused on voice recognition technology during clinical encounters and community care document processing that leverage AI.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

There are more than 100 use cases listed on the VA’s 2023 AI inventory , with more than 40 in an operation phase. The VA has already begun adopting AI-based tools to improve clinical experiences and ease VA staff burdens.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

Department of Labor (“DoL”), Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”). 3] Because economists often consider food and energy prices to be too volatile, they may pull those items out to see what is called “core inflation.” [4] Here, I provide some of the latest information and updates.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

DoD to Prohibit Greenhouse Gas Disclosures The Office of Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC) issued a class deviation this week that prohibits Department of Defense (DoD) contracting officers from requiring defense contractors to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions through at least December of 2024. for all SUP-free packaging.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 7, 2025

There are many variables that drive best value pricing. Suppliers take into consideration many factors, including pricing to address excess inventory, pricing to meet sales goals or drive market penetration, and pricing in response to the buyers requirements. Volume commitments drive pricing.

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WashngtonExec

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Systems Planning & Analysis has won a firm-fixed-price contract for data analytics support to the U.S. As part of this work, SPA will help with inventory projections, fleet management, divestment and modification planning, service-life forecasting and strategic planning for all aircraft in the F-15 fleet.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

The additional costs may also be passed down the supply chain, leading to higher prices for end consumers. This not only affects their product pricing strategy but also impacts their competitiveness in both domestic and international markets.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The hallmark of that effort to date had been a proposed rule that would, if finalized, require thousands of federal contractors to inventory, publicly disclose, and, in some cases, seek reductions in GHG emissions (see our prior discussion here ). How will the scope of the SC-GHG be defined for each procurement?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This year’s tables include: November 15 Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) GSA Pricing Tools Customer and Stakeholder Engagement (CASE) VA Med/Surg Supply BPAs November 16 VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) VA Pathfinder Program Be sure to check both agendas for more details! Webinar: VA Covered Drug Price Updates, Oct.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

White House Publishes 2024 Federal Agency AI Use Case Inventory Fedscoop reports that on December 18, the White House released the 2024 Federal Agency Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Case Inventory. Only use cases that can be publicly disclosed are included in the inventory. To add the icon to your products on GSA Advantage!

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