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Governments need to plan for the entire product lifecycle when they purchase technology today

American City & Country

When local governments purchase technology, it’s crucial they understand the unique constraints and responsibilities they face. Here are a few more skills Cunningham feels belong on the IT purchasing team: project management, financial analysis and communication skills. Focus on the interoperability and scalability of solutions.

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CKS Benelux and Ivalua partner with Punch Powertrain to digitalise strategic sourcing

ivalua

The Strategic Sourcing modules of Ivalua allow Punch Powertrain buyers to define Purchasing needs collaboratively, consolidate the tendering documents and ease costing by suppliers (cost breakdown files, dialogue with the projects on technical feasibility).

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Everyone, including top leaders, need to be on-board when agencies install new technology

American City & Country

One of the most important factors for local governments to consider before purchasing any new technology is how quickly and effectively it can be integrated into an organization’s existing tech stack without disrupting day-to-day operations. According to Witt, governments must also consider the total cost of ownership of the new system.

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CKS Benelux and Ivalua partner with Punch Powertrain to digitalise strategic sourcing

ivalua

The Strategic Sourcing modules of Ivalua allow Punch Powertrain buyers to define Purchasing needs collaboratively, consolidate the tendering documents and ease costing by suppliers (cost breakdown files, dialogue with the projects on technical feasibility).

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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 main difference relates to cost. Traditional sourcing was all about sourcing goods at the lowest possible price. What is strategic sourcing?

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Navy’s journey to new procurement system remains in peril

Federal News Network

30, 2026, according to a 2020 memo from Kim Herring, the then-acting principal director of the Office of Defense Contract and Pricing. It’s typically called out in the request for proposals that there will be a past performance, a technical assessment and evaluation of price and volume.

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Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 1

The Procurement School

Once the above steps are completed the procurement resource will have identified the type of procurement method, the associated risks and mitigation strategy, RFx scope and deliverables, required disclosures, evaluation criteria and pricing strategy. Here is a link to the Federal Government’s website explaining its procurement process.