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Congress presses VA on modernization overhaul, supply chain system upgrade

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The Supply Chain Modernization (SCM) acquisition will be an “indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity” services contract and the validation phase has been approved through the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) review, led by the agency’s chief information officer.

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Zara – The Benefits of Agile Procurement / Supply Chain

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The key to Zara’s ability to establish an agile Supply Chain rests on the following unique approaches: Procurement Methodology: Zara’s Procurement team doesn’t work on the number of finished clothes but on the quantity of raw materials needed to manufacture the clothes. They ship very small batches twice a week.

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How I got into SCM without even knowing it

Naomi Clews Consultancy

I made all the decisions about the chart and back catalogue (non chart) singles range I stocked and the pre-order quantities of new release singles. If I didn't, I could be left with additional inventory, nobody wanted to buy. ​ My job was to ensure I had enough stock to fulfil demand and beat my sales targets.

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Why most government contractors are feeling confident about 2025

Federal News Network

So for contractors, I think it becomes a challenge of making sure they understand the inventory of the customers that they’re working with and how the economic and funding environment is affecting those particular agencies so they can operate smarter, be more strategic about where they’re competing.

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Be Prepared: Improving Supplier Risk Management In Your Business

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From inventory management to customer shipping, leave nothing to chance when it comes to supply chain risks. Do this with an eye for quality and quantity, ensuring they adhere to the requirements agreed upon in your contract. A reliable supply chain can decrease purchasing and production costs for manufacturers and sellers.

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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

Procurement Notes

60] Similarly, what the contractor provides as consideration should, if possible, not be a substantial change to work type or quantity. 115, 120 (1999) (the proper valuation of inventory was fair value, which meant fair market value). Obviously, the bigger and more multi-faceted the contract, the more flexibility is afforded.

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Friday Flash 10/13/23

The Coalition for Government Procurement

GSA noted the following three updates to the portal: Added a field to allow an Offeror to input the period of performance for Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, or Basic Ordering Agreements to validate whether a Collection of Task Orders was completed within five years before June 15, 2023.