article thumbnail

Transforming Government IT Procurement: Better Contracting Initiative Priority 2

Great Government Through Technology

Strategic collaboration and enhanced efficiency Our approach under Priority 2 of the BCI involves collaboration and strategic negotiation directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), which are essential in managing the government’s vast array of IT resources.

article thumbnail

Achieving Healthcare Transformation, Powered by Supply Chain

ivalua

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. Share on Twitter. Big Opportunity Ahead.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Friday Flash 06/07/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Our government guests for the meeting are: Clarence Harrison Jr, Senior Advisor, IT Vendor Management Office, ITC, FAS Warren Blankenship, Deputy IT Government-wide Category Manager, Government-wide IT Category Management, ITC, FAS Angela Washington, Office of Business Centers, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), U.S.

article thumbnail

Update to Better Contracting Initiative 2

Great Government Through Technology

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.

article thumbnail

Friday Flash 01/31/2025

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Witnesses emphasized the “Restoring Freedom’s Forge” Plan, introduced last December by Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) to promote efficiency in DoD processes, as essential to reestablishing American manufacturing, reducing unnecessary regulations, and enabling innovation in the acquisition space. To register, click here.