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.,

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ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

The always astute Pierre Mitchell from Spend Matters recently called out an unnamed solution provider for “trying to create some thought leadership about upstream value creation and downstream value capture.” This reminded me of a prior post I wrote about the subject and I wondered if Pierre was writing about me. If so, in my (imperfect?)

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

One of the most important factors for local governments to consider before purchasing any new technology is how quickly and effectively it can be integrated into an organization’s existing tech stack without disrupting day-to-day operations. This leadership support is crucial to propel any cultural changes necessary for a successful adoption.”

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AWS Public Sector

APRIL 10, 2024

AWS Marketplace brings ease and speed to the procurement process, enabling customers to purchase software from 15,000 listings across 65 categories more quickly, all while utilizing their AWS commitments. The courses span critical professional skills such as project management, development, leadership, and more.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Fresh budgets make the best time to give your purchases a security refresh. Reporting tools: Developers and agency leadership can use dashboards, visualization, and monitoring tools to better understand development pipelines, schedules and security vulnerabilities. By Hayden Smith. What’s the spending strategy here?

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ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

The always astute Pierre Mitchell from Spend Matters recently called out an unnamed solution provider for “trying to create some thought leadership about upstream value creation and downstream value capture.” The post This is NOT Thought Leadership, it’s Practical Talk About Supplier Value Management appeared first on Directworks.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In the context of digital infrastructure, procurement decisions extend beyond purchasing hardware and software. Ensure inclusivity by lowering barriers for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete in procurement. By prioritizing innovation and collaboration, the country set a global standard for citizen-centric infrastructure.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 12, 2024

Under the bill, DHS would be able to waive the prohibition if it determines the battery purchases don’t pose a national security risk. Gimenez also said he was expecting a report from DHS within the coming months describing the potential impacts of the proposed ban. DHS would also be able to issue a waiver if there are no viable alternatives.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A top technology trade group is nudging the leadership of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the House Oversight and Accountability committees to advance a bill aimed at modernizing the federal procurement process. In a letter sent Monday to Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., and Rand Paul, R-Ky., James Comer, R-Ky.,

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AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Despite the rapid growth of software marketplace usage in recent years, some state and local government (SLG) purchasers are holding back. SLG agencies can set up an AWS account through their reseller so their purchase order and invoicing process works as usual. Being able to click a button to purchase was also fantastic.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 30, 2024

Seize the Perfect Storm with High-Performance Procurement: Read the Profiles of Innovative Local Leadership All roads to a high-performance government start with procurement. Your team ensures the purchasing of everything from infrastructure projects to healthcare services, defense equipment, and supplies for public schools.

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ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. The company chose Consus and Ivalua for their deep capabilities in the Source to Contract space to support their critical purchasing processes. has gone live with Ivalua’s Source to Contract solution. About Consus.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

He provides technical leadership and guidance for the NG911 Interoperability and Compliance Program designed to ensure that NG911 solutions built by industry will be evaluated for compliance to standards and demonstrated interoperability.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

A frequent thought leadership contributor for the Ivalua Blog, Jarrod has worked across multiple industries, including higher education, public sector, retail, manufacturing, and engineered products.

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ivalua

AUGUST 28, 2019

27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — States are becoming more data-driven and value-focused in their purchasing. The report examines purchasing policies and practices in 29 states, weighing factors such as contract management and effective implementation of technology. WASHINGTON, Aug. Contact: Justine Brown. e.Republic. 916-932-1463.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

– Editor/Co-Author CIPS Finance for Purchasers Level 6 Graduate diploma. – CIPS – SME book reviews: Global supply chain, Diversity Management & Strategic Programme Leadership. My role is part of Global Business Services (GBS) and a member of that leadership team spanning the group.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Continues 3 rd party recognition of Ivalua for leadership in Procure-to-Pay technology. Procure-to-Pay software suites optimize the purchasing process, supporting improved financial controls, process compliance, cost savings and risk mitigation. They also improve employee productivity, particularly when employees work remotely.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Continues 3rd party recognition of Ivalua for leadership in Procure-to-Pay technology. P2P suites optimize the purchasing process, supporting improved financial controls, process compliance, cost savings and risk mitigation. They also improve employee productivity, particularly when employees work remotely.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Having over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, with 7 years focused on large/complex enterprise transformations, he has been consistently recognized for his leadership and innovation in transformation programs that deliver breakthrough enterprise business results.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2019

Innovation highlights will include a range of AI applications that will transform procurement, making corporate purchasing as simple as consumer shopping and bringing actionable insights to user fingertips. Customer keynotes from executives at Michelin, Baylor Scott & White Health, Covea, Chassis Brakes International, Total and more.

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ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. The company chose Consus and Ivalua for their deep capabilities in the Source to Contract space to support their critical purchasing processes. has gone live with Ivalua’s Source to Contract solution. About Consus.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The Summit will focus on showcasing success stories in public procurement, thought leadership sessions on how to maximize value and technological innovations that will transform the ability of procurement leaders to deliver value to their constituents. Thought leadership on how to enable smarter procurement today. .

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Public Procurement Innovation Procurement Government 40

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

As is, the healthcare supply chain is complex with multiple players involved such as manufacturers, distributors and group purchasing organizations (GPOs) supporting and interacting with multiple departments and care delivery points. The Path to Supply Chain Excellence.

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ivalua

MAY 8, 2019

He had taken on a few leadership roles in Flex such as Procurement Compliance Director, led the Global Sourcing team, and is currently member of Flex Supply Chain Council and Supply Chain Risk Management. How to manage spend across a decentralised, non industrial, multi-business unit environment. Louis Wong, Solutions Consultant.

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How to Crack a Nut

JANUARY 13, 2025

The plan also formulates a series of core principles underpinning those goals, which include the need to Invest in becoming a great customer: government purchasing power can be a huge lever for improving public services, shaping new markets in AI, and boosting the domestic ecosystem.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Leadership from several GSA FAS categories will be in attendance to discuss their upcoming priorities, programs, and initiatives. The most recent guidance is one more step towards using that purchasing power to direct industry practice towards increased security, responsibility, and interoperability. James Peake , M.D.,

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Programs like this often grow quickly, as evidenced by examples like GSA’s SmartPay program, where purchase card dollar volume grew by 50% in the first five years and has maintained a relatively steady march upward to what is now more than $20 billion each fiscal year.

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Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 3, 2023

“Purchasing has always been finally responsible for quality, cost, and delivery, but with some of the global challenges we’ve had. The post The Opportunity for Procurement to Collaborate with End Customers appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Long before you make a purchase decision, you must create the right structure for vendor relationships with your procurement organization. Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) GPOs and cooperative purchasing networks leverage the purchasing power of their members to achieve lower costs on materials, goods and services.

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ivalua

MARCH 21, 2022

Audrey IZARD, Chief Purchasing Officer for Indirect Sourcing for the L’Oréal Group , will address the audience with her ESG-inspired keynote “Partnering for a More Sustainable World”. . Breakout Sessions.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

You know the deal: Engineering owns and operates the PLM/PDM systems, Purchasing uses the Source-to-Pay suite, Finance does their thing in the ERP, CRM is for Sales, and so on. First, it will never happen without leadership. engineering, purchasing, quality, supply chain) and the suppliers who provide the parts to build their products.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 30, 2023

percent claim to have successfully developed a data culture within their organizations, according to NewVantage Partners’ Data and Analytics Leadership Annual Executive Survey 2023. It can now quickly scale to add more data systems and sets without purchasing or managing new hardware.

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Data Warehouse Networking Education 75

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Insurance: You can also purchase insurance to protect against disruptions in the supply chain. A frequent thought leadership contributor for the Ivalua Blog, Jarrod has worked across multiple industries, including higher education, public sector, retail, manufacturing, and engineered products.

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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. Understanding this dynamic has compelled some buyers to extract longer payment terms in exchange for higher purchase volume.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

The latest bid, which followed at least two previous failures, is facing similar troubles as earlier projects: incomplete planning, a technology platform with questionable maturity and, maybe most striking, the hubris of the leadership that their current plan will be successful no matter what evidence emerges that tells a different story.

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ivalua

APRIL 17, 2023

Our experts at Ivalua are here to provide guidance and assist in your selection process through their extensive knowledge of providing thought leadership advice around procurement technology solutions. Integration When selecting a procurement software, integration is essential to ensure the product meets your business needs.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2019

For the rest of indirect spend, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) are common, based on the fact that the vast majority of transactional purchases are common across institutions. Those purchases, while indirect, do justify closer and more strategic supplier relationships, similar to a direct materials supplier.

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