American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When it comes to procurement, having a clear, strategic approach is key to delivering value to your organization. Whether you’re in education, government, nonprofit or the private sector, procurement can be a powerful tool for maximizing savings, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 17, 2025

The General Services Administration and Microsoft reached an agreement under the Governmentwide Microsoft Acquisition Strategy (GMAS) to streamline IT acquisition processes and enhance cybersecurity standards for agencies procuring the companys services, the GSA announced Wednesday.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By: Lawson Products In today’s fast-paced world, efficient procurement is crucial for any entity. As procurement professionals, you are constantly balancing tight budgets, increasing demands, and the need to streamline operations. What is Lawson Vendor Managed Inventory? If you are a current user of OPUS, click here.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 12, 2024

When the Office of Federal Procurement Policy launched its Better Contracting Initiative in November 2023, leaders promised this time would be different when it came to developing enterprisewide software licenses. GSA says its IT Vendor Management Office is close to finalizing a governmentwide deal with Microsoft.

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Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 19, 2024

As part of our ongoing efforts to modernize government IT procurement and management, the Better Contracting Initiative (BCI) has been a cornerstone of our strategy at the Governmentwide IT Program Management Office. The Governmentwide Acquisition Strategy initiative is truly a governmentwide endeavor.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 28, 2022

There will be unique challenges public procurement teams will need to address to ensure the bill delivers on its full promise. Chief among these challenges is the need to modernize procurement processes and tools. . I know what you are thinking–making the needed changes to Public Procurement Processes will seem like a Sisyphean task.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

P rocurement, a critical component of supply chain management, is transforming, driven by the expertise of certified procurement professionals. Armed with a Public Procurement Certificate , these individuals bring a new level of efficiency and strategic insight to the field.

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