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What is Strategic Sourcing and Why is it Important?

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

Consider the departments involved, the quantity, where they are located and the processes that are used. Analysis should be focused on risks and opportunities while factoring in all costs, from raw materials to transportation of goods. The next step is to analyse the supply market and create a supplier portfolio.

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EU: European Council and European Parliament Reach Provisional Agreement on the EU Forced Labour Ban

Import and Trade Remedies

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. It is expected that the Regulation will enter into force by the summer of 2024. data concerning the manufacturer and suppliers of these products).

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Procurement in the time of COVID-19

University of Bristol

The JPA is also a mechanism that can aggregate buying power and improve the participating countries’ collective bargaining position, although that is highly dependent on the supply-side structure of the relevant markets. Post COVID-19, every procurement package aimed at restarting the economy needs to avoid that short-termism.

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Friday Flash 10/25/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Transportation to the conference will be provided for guests staying at the Residence Inn Marriott via shuttle in the morning and evening on Wednesday and Thursday. However, the Coalition has secured an additional room block at the Residence Inn by Marriott Fairfax Merrifield , located 1.5 miles away from the Fairview Park Marriott.

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Friday Flash 10/11/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Plus, you will be able to advise your in-house clients regarding topics such as: Disclosure of company records; Establishing management and compliance processes; Establishing ethics programs and mandatory disclosure; Avoiding penalties; and Identifying resources to assist with continuing legal support of your internal GSA/VA Schedule programs.

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Friday Flash 09/20/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

The deadline to avoid a government shutdown is September 30, although Friday, September 27 is seen as the target date for lawmakers to finalize negotiations before returning to their home districts to campaign until the election. Another option is a clean CR through December 2024.

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Friday Flash 10/13/23

The Coalition for Government Procurement

GSA noted the following three updates to the portal: Added a field to allow an Offeror to input the period of performance for Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, or Basic Ordering Agreements to validate whether a Collection of Task Orders was completed within five years before June 15, 2023.