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Procurement Planning: Steps for Issuing a Solicitation

The Procurement School

Market Analysis The level of market analysis is dependent on the outcome of the requirements gathering. If there is a good understanding of the number of potential bidders and their capacity this minimizes the requirement for market analysis. A more formal method is to issue a Request for Information (RFI).

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Kronos Group and Ivalua join forces to optimise H.Essers’ Purchase2Pay & Contract Management

ivalua

The project has streamlined processes from purchase to payment at an international level. The successful cooperation between Ivalua and Kronos Group has provided H.Essers with a highly efficient and complete system for all of its purchase, payment and contract management activities.

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What is Strategic Sourcing and Why is it Important?

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

It formalises the gathering, analysis and application of information to assist companies in aligning their purchasing strategy with their goals and securing the best possible value. The process of strategic sourcing requires continuous market analysis, goal recognition and an ongoing re-evaluation of sourcing activities.

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Congress Discusses How To Govern The Acquisition of AI

Government Contracts Legal Forum

government would purchase AI technologies and establish guidelines and standards for the development and use of those technologies. Peters noted that over half of AI tools used by the federal government are purchased from commercial vendors and that the U.S. government should be careful in its procurement and use of these tools.

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Friday Flash 10/20/23

The Coalition for Government Procurement

government would purchase AI technologies and establish guidelines and standards for the development and use of those technologies. Peters noted that over half of AI tools used by the federal government are purchased from commercial vendors and that the U.S. government should be careful in its procurement and use of these tools.

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Friday Flash 10/27/23

The Coalition for Government Procurement

government would purchase AI technologies and establish guidelines and standards for the development and use of those technologies. Peters noted that over half of AI tools used by the federal government are purchased from commercial vendors and that the U.S. government should be careful in its procurement and use of these tools.