University of Bristol

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Photo credit: Flickr While carrying out research on the impact of digital technologies for public procurement governance, I have realised that the deployment of artificial intelligence to promote sustainability through public procurement holds some promise. And it should then put that evidence base to good use.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The latest addition to the Sustainable Procurement Tools website is a case study detailing how Falkirk Council is addressing climate change and other sustainable procurement factors in its two new frameworks for care requirements. James King, Procurement Coordinator at Falkirk Council.

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ivalua

JUNE 24, 2020

Implement and demonstrate the value of their sustainability strategy and improve their company non-financial rating . Digitization has been an integral part of our procurement strategy. Effectively manage third party risk with 360 degree visibility, including subcontractor exposure.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

That’s why we are leading our new strategy with a bold ambition that puts people right at the center of our work and impact. We want to enable one billion people to live in more equitable, prosperous and sustainable communities by 2030 by improving US$2 trillion in public procurement spending.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2024

The report demonstrates how we’re delivering procurement policy and capability across the Scottish public sector and the real impact public procurement continues to have in our drive towards a sustainable economy and delivering for the people of Scotland.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

This vision aligns with the aspirations of many governments: leveraging technology to enhance public services , reduce costs, and promote sustainability. However, one critical element often overlooked in these discussions is public procurement. Foster sustainability by prioritizing green and energy-efficient technologies.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Develop a Strategic Procurement Plan Procurement shouldn’t be reactive; it should be proactive. Start by developing a strategic plan that aligns procurement goals with your organization’s overall objectives. Cooperative purchasing can help you stay agile and strategic in your procurement activities.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This is usually when we are offering possible courses of action or procurement strategies that involve leveraging OTA; I hear a lot from some of the services, ‘I don’t have time for that, I’m just going to go with what my contracting officer already knows, I’m just going to do the FAR-based thing.’

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As part of Scot Climate Week 2023 , we hear from some members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) on how their organisations are embedding climate action in their procurement activities. We will continue to promote the use of sustainability tools and Climate Literacy training uptake across the sector.

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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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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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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

The research went on to reveal that more digitally “advanced” procurement departments are far exceeding “beginner” procurement departments that are less digitally mature in the range of KPIs they track, how frequently they measure success and the levels of planned technology investments.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Bravida is the Nordic region’s leading supplier of end-to-end technical solutions in service and installation.They help their customers to create effective and sustainable properties by providing installation and maintenance services for critical infrastructures.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And I’m really proud to see procurement play a pivotal role in our drive towards a sustainable economy and delivering for the people of Scotland. It was developed with representation from across the sector, and the expectation is that all organisations will make this vision real in their own strategies.

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ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2021

Responsible sourcing is the incorporation of ethical, sustainable and socially conscious principles into sourcing, procurement and overall supply chain management practices. This is actually proving to be a profitable strategy for many. It is clear that Procurement plays a big role in executing ESG strategies.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In a recent webinar hosted by Ivalua , Chris Sawchuck, Principal and Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader from The Hackett Group shared 10 key issues that will have a significant impact on Procurement organizations in 2021. For the last several years, sustainability was among the top 10 priorities in Europe, and now in the U.S.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Early development work on the re-let has commenced and a Prior Information Note (PIN) will be issued shortly which will include a Request for Information (RFI) to gain views from the market and stakeholders, to inform our Procurement Strategy.

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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? . Ultimately, it is the combination of these two that drives sustained success.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

What is Smart Public Procurement? Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. Improved procurement strategies could reduce public debt by as much as 1.8%

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Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2024

The report demonstrates how we’re delivering procurement policy and capability across the Scottish public sector and the real impact public procurement continues to have in our drive towards a sustainable economy and delivering for the people of Scotland.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

He also understands what it takes to deliver sustainable bottom line results in the optimum time frame. He is currently the Director for Procurement at Rolls Royce (Group CPO). Develop and lead the implementation of the Indirect procurement strategy. Leadership of the centralised indirect procurement team.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In this post, we explore what ethical procurement means and why it is so important. What is Ethical Procurement? Ethical procurement refers to the consideration of a wide range of issues relating to the ethical and sustainability goals of an organisation.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In April we published the Annual report on procurement activity in Scotland for 21-22, which highlights how we performed against our Procurement Strategy, how we delivered procurement policy and capability throughout the Scottish public sector. They show that the 16 billion of public procurement spend, we generated 13.8

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

These policies can also provide greater resilience to the economy and address the distributional impacts of the transition, safeguarding the sustainability of public finances and avoiding the emergence of stranded assets. The following is a summary of the main opportunities found in this new publication.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

Figure 2 shows the AWS Cloud Value Framework: cost, productivity, resilience, agility, sustainability. The five pillars of the AWS Cloud Value Framework are cost savings (TCO), staff productivity, operational resilience, business agility, and sustainability. Rationalize applications before procuring to align with strategic needs.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

The research went on to reveal that more digitally “advanced” procurement departments are far exceeding “beginner” procurement departments that are less digitally mature in the range of KPIs they track, how frequently they measure success and the levels of planned technology investments. Download the full study here.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And I’m really proud to see procurement play a pivotal role in our drive towards a sustainable economy and delivering for the people of Scotland. It was developed with representation from across the sector, and the expectation is that all organisations will make this vision real in their own strategies.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

“Having successfully digitized the entire Source-to-Pay process, Ashell is on the path to evolving Procurement from a cost center into a competitive advantage.”. Integrate sustainability goals into supplier and commodity group management. Provide a consumer-like experience for procurement stakeholders.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MAY 28, 2024

An attractive account is one that pays on time, communicates well, promotes innovation, builds trust, is ethically aware, forward thinking, environmentally friendly and sustainability focused. A core account from a supplier’s perspective should, ideally, map to a strategic account from the procurement/buyer’s perspective.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

To get it right takes many disciplines including having the right strategic sourcing processes, understanding your supply chain strategy and also increasingly incorporating ESG principles into your business with sustainable procurement and responsible sourcing. . Click here to talk to Ivalua about your Procurement strategy.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Additionally, sustainability and social value are becoming key focus areas, driving procurement strategies that prioritise eco-friendly practices and community impact. By embracing these trends, organisations can address public procurement barriers while aligning with evolving societal and technological expectations.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

The Benefits of Source-to-Pay The market for S2P has evolved significantly in recent years, becoming an essential component of procurement strategy for most companies. This process handles the execution of the payment, instructing the bank or payment provider and reconciling that with the invoice, order, etc. Let’s get started below!

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Key Contributions of Certified Procurement Professionals Certified procurement professionals significantly improve supply chain operations. Their training and certification equip them to develop and execute procurement strategies that align with organizational objectives.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

Also included within the Administration’s notion of sustainable procurement, however, is prioritizing the procurement of PFAS-free products. According to the Implementing Instructions for E.O. 14057 issued by the White House Council on Environmental Quality (“CEQ”) in August 2022, the provisions of Section 208 within E.O.

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Federal News Network

MAY 8, 2024

In its procurement strategy, the government is required by law to buy a percentage of its requirements from U.S. Biden-Harris administration expands access to federal contracts Government contracts can represent a gateway to sustainable growth for small businesses. small businesses.

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