ivalua

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Businesses more reliant than ever on suppliers as the pace of innovation increases, but two-thirds view their relationships as primarily transactional. The research , conducted by Vanson Bourne on behalf of Ivalua, found that 60% of UK businesses say they consider the role of suppliers important when it comes to driving innovation.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Which got me to thinking… If you are a manufacturer, what supplier management practices might you eliminate if you had a clean slate? Here are some to consider: Segmenting suppliers by spend – By segmenting on total spend, and only focusing on those who you are spending the most with, glaring gaps open up.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

It also requires a focus on procurement-supplier relationships, and striving to be the customer of choice for your suppliers. Yet today’s Procurement organizations are plagued with inefficient processes, poor supplier stakeholder collaboration and data silos. Balancing New Priorities Makes Procurement More Valuable.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 22, 2024

The delay is due to ongoing negotiations with the department’s unions, according to an email Su sent to employees on Friday. Su said she will now update employees on the progress of negotiations by Feb. Among other objectives, the NDIS looks to expand the department's suppliers and use simpler acquisition processes. (

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ivalua

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The results were segmented to isolate perspectives for both manufacturing and services-based organizations, here we’ll focus on the later. . TPRM is the process of identifying, analyzing and mitigating risks related to third parties–including suppliers, partners, contracts, service providers, etc).

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Rapid Optimization of Contract Management, Supplier Management and Direct Materials Sourcing. Asian Paints conceptualized a technology solution using Ivalua’s Supplier Information Management , Sourcing and Contract Management solutions to streamline the end-to-end contract management and sourcing processes. . billion ($2.2

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 1, 2024

These include nearly every major technology supplier to the government from Adobe to AWS to Dell to Google to Microsoft to Splunk. I’ve had clients who pushed back, delayed and then negotiated what the Justice Department really wanted. Other equipment manufacturers are incentivized to go through one VAR and not many.

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ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2022

The initial focus is on streamlining the purchasing process, improving the experience for employees, and capturing negotiated savings to support profitability. Ivalua’s platform supports all categories of spend, including project-based spend. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

In this keynote, hear how manufacturing leader Flex’s digital transformation supported their response. Indirect Scope covers Sourcing, Negotiation and Supplier Management of Goods and Services worth USD$2.4Bn Annual Spend.

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ivalua

MARCH 15, 2016

He was the kind of guy you would not want to have to negotiate with way back in the day because he did not negotiate. He said he had seen it all in supply base management and had experienced the feeling of victory leaving plenty of blood on the floor in negotiating with suppliers in his day. He just stared at me.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Creating Value occurs when sourcing and procurement uses relevant sourcing processes and tools to engage and select the best fit supplier. Monitoring and measuring value is where the procurement organization takes a holistic view of the Source-to-pay process and supplier relationships. What is Direct Procurement?

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In return for a relatively modest membership fee, which typically ranges from 1 to 3 percent of their negotiated contract size, hospitals and healthcare systems using GPOs save an average of 13.1 Baylor developed relationships directly with manufacturers in an effort to standardize across its 48-hospital system.

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ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

As a group purchasing organization (GPO), Intalere connects with the right manufacturers and distributors to aggregate purchasing volume across the supply chain and negotiate improved discounts on their members’ behalf resulting in unprecedented cost savings for the healthcare industry.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 8, 2024

Key features of the Regulation Sustainability and manufacturing requirements, including: A requirement for all packaging to be recyclable by 2030. The trialogue negotiation process has been fraught with many reporting an unprecedented level of lobbying from all sides.

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Procureware

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In the beginning, our software was simply a tool to post RFP documents, later we added supplier registration, then online bidding, and finally contract management to our ProcureWare platform. Conversely, it is not as well suited for manufacturing, logistics, or staffing. Today, most sourcing suites include these core tools or modules.

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ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

As a group purchasing organization (GPO), Intalere connects with the right manufacturers and distributors to aggregate purchasing volume across the supply chain and negotiate improved discounts on their members’ behalf resulting in unprecedented cost savings for the healthcare industry.

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Supply Chain Contract Purchasing End to End 52

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

I mean, it says they want to help agencies promote both a diverse federal supplier base, which is defined in a lot of different ways, and advanced contract stewardship. We want more nontraditional suppliers. You know that this bill, which was negotiated both between the House and the Senate. David Berteau It does.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 11, 2024

CAI manufactured shoes in Asia. Despite negotiations, GBO notified CAI that the agreement was terminated, alleging several breaches. CAI , the exclusive distribution agreement between the parties granted GBO exclusive distribution rights for the products manufactured by CAI. Turning back to GBO v.

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VWV

MAY 19, 2021

The most common grounds for direct awards of new contracts under Regulation 32 (use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 include where: No tenders or suitable tenders have been submitted in a previously advertised open or restricted procedure. These are narrowly interpreted.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 15, 2024

This follows the Commission’s proposal of the Regulation on 14 September 2022 , and negotiations between the EU Council and Parliament which took place on 22 January 2024. data concerning the manufacturer and suppliers of these products). It is expected that the Regulation will enter into force by the summer of 2024.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 24, 2024

They help agencies find needed new technologies and potential suppliers at low cost, and they introduce new companies to federal business. So we really see these larger businesses as we vehicles to help companies deal with scaling challenges, deal with manufacturing issues deal with it with other challenges. Matthew Willis Absolutely.

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Select GCR

APRIL 9, 2024

The Federal 8(a) Program , State Certifications like DBE and MWBE, and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) certification are some of the key types that minority businesses can consider. million for manufacturing products. If your business fits the bill, the NMSDC certification can be a game-changer.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Level 1 certification will require a self-assessment, attested to annually by the Affirming Official of the organization and submitted to DoD’s Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). For manufacturers of covered drugs with a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract in place with VA, the pricing update season is fast approaching.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, “[a] principal client’s sudden and unexpected termination of a major contract with the employer, a strike at a major supplier of the employer, and an unanticipated and dramatic major economic downturn might each be considered a business circumstance that is not reasonably foreseeable.” [72]

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

When a single supplier is the only option for your procurement needs, understanding the nuances becomes essential. This step is crucial to ensure that the selection of a single supplier is justified as the only available source for a product or service. But what happens when only one supplier can fulfill a specific requirement?

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Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 25, 2024

The announcement invites public comments, via USTR’s online portal, on China’s practices in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

manufacturing sector ( National Compensation Survey Code 300000; NAICS Code Series 31-33 )). [43] For contracts being developed or negotiated during this period of unusually high inflation, an EPA clause may be an appropriate tool to equitably balance the risk of inflation between the Government and contractor.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

NIST to Strengthen US Manufacturing Resilience Through AI On July 22, NIST announced an open competition for a new Manufacturing USA institute focused on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to increase the resilience of U.S. manufacturers. MAS 101 50 mins Dana Rosa, Jeff Calhoun 12:20p 1.2 SAM dot What??

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Supply Chain Evaluation E-procurement Manufacturing 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

Section 847 requires contractors who sell pharmaceuticals to DoD to report “the amount of each drug manufactured, prepared, propagated, compounded, or processed by the contractor for commercial distribution” to the Department of Health and Human Services. MAS 101 50 mins Dana Rosa, Jeff Calhoun 12:20p 1.2 SAM dot What??

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Supply Chain Bidding E-procurement Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In turn, this will lead to more consistent and sound negotiation and administration of MAS contracts. In the past, the regional structure gave rise to differing cultures, negotiation approaches, and interpretations of applicable regulations and solicitation provisions.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

GSA identified that small businesses could not participate because they did not have the required letter of supply from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). To learn more and register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

GSA and DoD Announce Plans to Purchase Record-Setting Amount of Carbon-Free Power GSA announced last Friday, February 9, that it is collaborating with the Department of Defense (DoD) on a search for suppliers to provide Federal facilities with 100 percent carbon-pollution free electricity by 2030.

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Inside Government Contracts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

opposition to granting China “developing nation” status in treaties under negotiation and by international organizations of which the U.S. ports by cranes manufactured by or in countries of concern, including Chinese commercial entities such as Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co.

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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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ivalua

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

We expect sourcing leaders will be reevaluating their suppliers and bringing more RFPs to market.”. first agenda while negotiating Federal Trade agreements that offered no standard approach. and other countries who believe that for basic security, certain goods should be manufactured domestically,” Bartolini said. “So,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The advisory states that, “These misconfigurations illustrate (1) a trend of systemic weaknesses in many large organizations, including those with mature cyber postures, and (2) the importance of software manufacturers embracing secure-by-design principles to reduce the burden on network defenders.” 57405, 57405 (Oct.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 5, 2021

On the one hand, DoL’s regulations expressly state that the minimum wage increase “does not apply to contracts for the manufacturing or furnishing of materials, supplies, articles, or equipment to the Federal Government that are subject to the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act , 41 U.S.C. 17] See id. [18] 19] 41 U.S.C. 6702(a)(2). [20]

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