The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

These steps may not apply to every procurement but once completed they will inform the procurement strategy which then leads to development of procurement document. Needs analysis ensures an accurate understanding of the goods / services being procured. The Procurement Process – Buyandsell.gc.ca

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Framework Public Bodies will be notified in advance of the effective date of any new pricing and a new Lyreco catalogue will be uploaded in due course. Framework Public Bodies are encouraged to complete the RFI and confirm their interest in participating in a User Intelligence Group (UIG) for the new procurement exercise. to £281.31

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Collaboration E-catalogue Framework Agreement E-procurement 67

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This year’s tables include: November 20: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) November 21: VA FSS Community Care Network (CCN) View the agendas for more details. Requests for transparent pricing across the AI lifecycle.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Logistics Budget Procurement 52

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

billion target by using 2015-16 prices as its baseline. Even if prices had not reduced in any year compared with the year before, a saving was reported as long as prices were lower than that of the baseline year. The model includes savings generated across the total system, not just the price of the product.

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Supply Chain Procurement Price Efficiency 64

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

However, outdated evaluation criteria tailored to on-premises infrastructure still commonly shape procurement processes. Organizations traditionally emphasize pricing to control costs when selecting vendors. Why can’t we just focus on price? Rationalize applications before procuring to align with strategic needs.

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Procurement IT Price Sustainability 80

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Predictive Analytics: Uses advanced data analytics, such as machine learning, to predict future demand, analyze potential supply chain risks, and facilitate informed procurement decisions. Analytics can help organisations to identify opportunities for cost savings, improved contract compliance and better procurement strategies.

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Efficiency Data Procurement Supply Chain 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

The global energy transition, driven by technological change and international commitments to comply with the Paris Agreement, generates uncertainty about future fossil fuel demand, prices, and associated government revenues. The following is a summary of the main opportunities found in this new publication.

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Finance Price Sustainability Capacity 52

American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

How VMI Transforms Procurement Vendor Managed Inventory is about much more than having parts on hand. It’s a procurement strategy that saves time, reduces operational costs, and increases overall productivity. For agencies facing labor shortages or limited resources, VMI can be a game-changer.

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Vendor Management Inventory Management Inventory Management 58

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Reporting results enhances accountability and assists in measuring the effectiveness of procurement strategies. By analysing competitors and bid requirements, it ensures your public procurement strategies align with key social value objectives, driving positive community outcomes.

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Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This year’s tables include: November 20: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) November 21: VA FSS View the agendas for more details. Requests for transparent pricing across the AI lifecycle. Thank You Sponsors !

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Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

In late 2021, The Hackett Group asked Procurement Leaders about their strategic priorities and initiatives for the coming year. After a rollercoaster 2021, how do we pivot and plan for a successful Procurement strategy in 2022? .

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Supply Chain Procurement Team Supplier Procurement 52

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

in October 2021*, the highest in more than three decades, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The average procurement department’s overall data aptitude is increasing, but most organizations classify themselves as novices and only occasionally use data to drive actual strategies. What can we expect in 2022?

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Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Consumer Demands 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

One of the early objectives of Procurement was to optimize tail supplier management. Tail suppliers are typically low-volume suppliers, often not under contract and with non-standard pricing. They contribute to the broad range of products offered and supplement limited in-house resources.

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Procurement Retail Supplier Supply Chain 52

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

Likewise, our research into the experience of e-GP implementation in lower capacity contexts highlights significant gaps in global assistance around developing locally owned and maintained e-GP systems versus pursuing lowest price, off-the-shelf products.

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Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Sustainability 89

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MAY 28, 2024

In this situation a supplier may seek to take advantage and price above the average or reduce quality. This could be because the business is unethical, does not pay on time or that they do not have a good reputation. Final Quadrant The final quadrant is nuisance. Here the supplier sees the buying organisation as low importance.

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Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Accountability 59

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Robust competition in public procurement can bring these promising outcomes. Yet, limited competition in the procurement landscape can be disastrous. Without competitive bidding, prices go up, and the quality of goods and services languishes.

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Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Postal Price Increases – The Postal Services framework terms allow for price reviews aligned to the date at which Royal Mail retail price increases take effect. Revised Pricing Schedules have been uploaded within the Framework Agreement documentation, including full terms & conditions available from the Knowledge Hub.

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Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 44

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Postal Price Increases – The Postal Services framework terms allow for price reviews aligned to the date at which Royal Mail retail price increases take effect. Revised Pricing Schedules have been uploaded within the Framework Agreement documentation, including full terms & conditions available from the Knowledge Hub.

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Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 40

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Capturing Value occurs when a contract has been established that governs the responsibilities and obligations of both supplier and buyer, and well as when the organization has the right Procure-to-Pay processes in place to ensure compliance to those agreements, goods, services and prices. . appeared first on Ivalua.

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Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Team 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Spend Analysis: Understanding their spend is one of the first steps a Procurement organization goes through-as a determinant for: Who are you buying from, what are you buying, how much are you buying, what price are you buying at, is it on or off-contract, etc. Sourcing: Where Procurement often creates value first.

Supplier 52

Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 March 27, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Steve Carter The biggest change to Accounts Payables since the introduction of double entry journals is about to hit finance departments–but are they prepared? Read More : Under Pressure, Will Procurement Take Performance Higher in 2023?

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E-procurement Procurement Strategies Supplier Finance 52

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Escalating bonding and insurance values directly increase bid pricing and that cost flows through to an owner, no matter what. With bundling, the requirements may eliminate SMEs from contention, and the bidding market may become constrained to a shrinking pool of participants with greater resources to meet the higher thresholds.

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Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 26, 2024

The agreement enables GSA to obtain services ranging from retail and wholesale electricity market price analysis to procurement strategies compliant with Executive Order 14057, which focuses on clean energy-related job creation, the company said Wednesday. Under the contract, Guidehouse will also […]

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Consulting Retail Procurement Procurement Strategies 59

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

The additional costs may also be passed down the supply chain, leading to higher prices for end consumers. This not only affects their product pricing strategy but also impacts their competitiveness in both domestic and international markets. These tools can also help in scenario planning and making informed decisions quickly.

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Supply Chain Export Automotive Supplier 52

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

They follow public procurement best practices strategies that help you not only win contracts but keep them coming. Crafting A Winning Procurement Strategy A proactive approach gives you the edge. By studying past contract awards , you can uncover key insights: Whats the winning price range? The secret?

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Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Tracker Intelligence’s spend analysis tool simplifies public procurement by offering clear insights into spending trends, enabling data-driven decisions to improve efficiency. It helps identify opportunities for cost optimisation while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.

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Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 52