ivalua

JULY 12, 2021

Redwood City, CA, July 13, 2021 – Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, announces an extension of its Procure-to-Pay solution with a new Inventory Collaboration capability. The ability to easily allocate stock to relevant storage locations (i.e. warehouse, plant, stockroom).

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

It is also helping to bridge the supply chain management gap that has traditionally existed between healthcare providers and other industries such as manufacturing. Quite often there can be a general lack of spend and vendor management and strategic sourcing activities. Unfortunately, it just got worse. Share on Twitter.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Not only did they address an emergent operational issue, but they also took the first step toward the digitization of vendor management and purchase order placement processes. . There will be unique challenges public procurement teams will need to address to ensure the bill delivers on its full promise. A Path Forward.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The impact of such training is significant, leading to more streamlined procurement processes and better decision-making in supply chain management. They ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of the right products, streamline procurement operations, and foster strong vendor relationships.

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2023

Breakout Sessions This year, we’ve invited industry thought leaders to join 8 expert panels covering data, supplier collaboration, procurement finance, and vendor management. Below, we list the 5 Reasons to attend Ivalua NOW Paris 1. Access the full speaker list HERE. Listen, learn, and contribute your ideas!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

Last month, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued a draft Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the proposed governmentwide ASCEND Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for cloud services. Its separate pool approach is compounded further by the separate procurements for each of the pools. It is central to ensuring robust mission support through the BPA.

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Bonfire

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

With so many competing priorities and budgetary constraints, when does it make sense to go with a vendor-paid eProcurement model? While he admits “it’s never a right or wrong decision,” he’s never opted for a vendor-paid model because the risks often outweigh the benefits. The case for removing the paywall.

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Procureware

JUNE 28, 2018

Two-Way Messaging is a new feature that lets buyers interact with vendors via email and have all the communications logged in ProcureWare. The communications are automatically associated to the individual vendor, their company, and the relevant bid or contract. Last month ProcureWare had its second major release of the year.

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Great Government Through Technology

APRIL 29, 2024

Contracting officers should consider cybersecurity, supply chain risk management, data governance and other standards and guidelines just as they would with other IT procurements. Manage and Protect Data. I blogged about the procurement considerations it emphasized and we explored the pivotal role of the chief AI officer.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 16, 2025

The General Services Administrations IT Vendor Management Office, or ITVMO, and Microsoft have finalized an agreement to streamline IT acquisition processes and improve cybersecurity standards across federal agencies.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 25, 2025

” Ehikian outlined several ongoing or recent initiatives such as disposing of unused or underused federal properties, streamlining procurement and improving competition and improving oversight and management of IT spending from cloud to software to system consolidations.

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FedScoop

APRIL 10, 2025

GSA added that the agencys IT Vendor Management Office is working in partnership with Google to expand competitive pricing for its cloud platform services, a move intended to help the federal governments ability to utilize innovative technology at better costs for mission objectives.

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Great Government Through Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2024

I described the Governmentwide Acquisition Strategy initiative led by the IT Vendor Management Office (ITVMO) to centralize engagement with critical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and negotiate universal contract and process improvements to ensure that all agencies benefit from best-in-class terms and pricing as One Customer.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 30, 2025

GAO has designated IT Management as a high-risk area, given a history of cost overruns, failed investments, and the scale of government IT systems. In the report, GAO examined every information technology (IT)-related recommendation made to Federal agencies since 2010 to understand barriers to advancing IT systems.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 27, 2025

Better technology tools for the contracting workforce: Improving the procurement technology infrastructure in order to create faster vendor onboarding, reduce paper based workflows, improve vendor management and improve data-driven decisions. Streamline and centralize procurement in support of the new Executive Order.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2025

The EO directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to streamline the Federal contracting process to enhance speed and efficiency, reduce costs, and require Federal contractors and subcontractors to comply with our civil rights laws. It also revokes EO 11246 contracting criteria mandating affirmative action.

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