ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. As the sourcing function evolves, digital procurement technologies have become crucial tools for buyers to capture and report their sustainability achievements.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Buyers Supplier E-procurement 52

The Softly Spark

AUGUST 8, 2024

Now, a trend called “greenhushing” is emerging, where companies shy away from promoting their sustainability efforts for fear of being accused of greenwashing. As leaders in business, it’s crucial to understand why open communication about sustainability initiatives is essential for building trust and credibility.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Transparency Buyers Quality 98

The CGP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The commitment of all those who perform a service, whether in an office, factory, hospital, local business, or any other field of endeavor, sustains our communities and our nation, contributing to progress in the world each day. We hope this weekend brings you well-deserved relaxation, joy, and quality time with loved ones.

Quality 100

Quality Sustainability Procurement Import 100

Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 7, 2024

The purpose of this updated guidance is to support implementation of FWF, the Scottish Government’s policy for driving high quality fair work and workforce diversity across the labour market in Scotland by providing more detailed practical guidance. This replaces the previous Best Practice Guidance and Toolkit published in 2018.

Procurement 76

Procurement Tender Public Procurement Sustainability 76

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 3, 2024

To help tackle the issue, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is supporting AirGradient , a manufacturer of affordable and accurate air quality monitors, to launch an air quality tracking program with Mechai Bamboo School. Students from the Mechai Bamboo School pose with one of the air quality monitors. School chairman Mechai Viravaidya.

Quality 73

Quality Education Public Goods Data 73

Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 21, 2023

Moreover, GAO statistics show that in approximately half of all protests filed, protesters got some form of relief, be it voluntary corrective action by the agency or a sustain on the merits by GAO. As another example, how will the pilot apply if GAO sustains a protest in part and denies it in part?

Bidding 130

Bidding Quality Accountability Sustainability 130

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A lack of available water quality data makes it difficult to provide decision support in water-related sectors such as food production, energy security, health, economic development, and climate change resilience. “Our The complexities of water data Water quality data is a complex data type.

Collaboration 101

Collaboration Quality Data Capacity 101

The Softly Spark

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The landscape of sustainability claims has evolved, and with the advent of the EU Green Claims Directive, an anti-greenwashing law, the days of casual and unverified claims are now over. It is imperative that brands craft a compelling sustainability narrative that is both clear and transparent.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Retail Transparency Quality 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

This year, we received nominations across four categories: Lifetime Acquisition Excellence , Acquisition Excellence , Sustainability/Green Excellence , and Advocating for Veterans. Their outstanding efforts were instrumental in delivering best value and achieving critical agency missions.

E-procurement 64

E-procurement Sustainability Collaboration Procurement 64

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

KPIs are popularly related to areas such as: On time delivery Amount of rejects Cost reduction Ethical conduct Sustainable approaches Lead times KPIs can be written to measure any aspect of supplier performance but must be relevant to the contract to add value. The issue could be a minor blip in production but it could be more serious.

Import 59

Import Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 59

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

Central to the event were the themes of generative AI, sustainability, security, and—importantly for Europe—digital sovereignty. At the bottom layer of the generative AI stack, it is vital to have high quality, up-to-date data for training the models. A critical step to achieving this is moving data to the cloud.

Sustainability 68

Sustainability Data Innovation Transparency 68

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Institutional Quality Matters Another important finding of our research is that the effect of public debt on growth depends on institutional quality. In our research we calculated how the marginal impact of debt on growth changes when the quality of the institutions changes. The results are presented in Figure 2 below.

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Thresholds Quality Influencing Finance 105

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. Large corporations are focusing more on sustainable sourcing and sustainable finance and ethical sourcing and the integration of ESG into every day business practice.

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Supply Chain Ethics Supplier Sustainability 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Fiscal rules have become a common policy tool to promote the sustainability of public finances, as the number of countries with at least one fiscal rule has grown from ten in 1991 to more than 100 by 2021.

Influencing 52

Influencing Budget Quality Sustainability 52

ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

Consumers also expect transparency – in product origin, quality standards, and how organizations are improving their environmental and sustainability efforts. . These autonomous ecosystems are connected by data that is continuously available to all stakeholders, optimizing information quality and improving decision-making.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain End to End Transparency Logistics 52

Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Nikki Archer, our Head of Procurement and Commercial Policy and Strategy said: “It’s great to see Procurement & Property routinely appearing in the PfG as recognised and valued enablers of inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Government 57

Government Government Public Procurement Procurement 57

Open Contracting Partnership

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

When we asked which issue areas are most important to you, we saw a deep alignment with our own increased investment in anticorruption, sustainability, and electronic procurement. Sustainability is a newer, mid-strategy entry but has seen rapid and steady growth, coming in at #2 for the past two years.

E-procurement 68

E-procurement Public Procurement Capacity Sustainability 68

Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 12, 2024

Achieving this balance is not trivial, and a crucial question arises: How can the definition and quality of these escape clauses impact a country’s ability to navigate economic shocks while maintaining fiscal discipline? Subscribe to our newsletter to keep yourself updated about our latest publications, blogs and events.

Government 52

Government Government Balance Quality 52

Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background “Scottish Government’s vision for public participation is that people can be involved in the decisions that affect them, making Scotland a more inclusive, sustainable and successful place” – George Adam MSP, Minister for Parliamentary Business, 2023.

Framework Agreement 76

Framework Agreement Participation Supplier Public Procurement 76

Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Nikki Archer, our Head of Procurement and Commercial Policy and Strategy said: “It’s great to see Procurement & Property routinely appearing in the PfG as recognised and valued enablers of inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Government 40

Government Government Procurement Public Procurement 40

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A core focus of the Future of Government Awards is the importance of open source,” said Joe Hooper, director of the UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. Bahmni is designed to improve the quality of patient care in settings with limited bandwidth and infrastructure.

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Government Government Innovation Education 141

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Belgium-based automotive supplier, specialising in sustainable and affordable propulsion system solutions, deployed Ivalua’s platform in September 2020 for the sourcing of components for the DT2 program, within the company’s Joint Venture operations: Punch Powertrain PSA e-transmissions.

Strategic Sourcing 98

Strategic Sourcing E-auction Automotive Total Cost of Ownership 98

GovSpend

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Highlighting initiatives like clean schools, green transportation, the Critical Infrastructure Information Act, and Alyssa’s Law, Paige demonstrated how GovSpend can help agencies stay informed on purchasing trends in technology, sustainability, and security.

Procurement 105

Procurement Price Purchasing Bidding 105

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This streamlined procurement method can significantly reduce the time and resources required to secure government contracts, allowing 8(a) firms to focus on delivering high-quality services. These resources are instrumental in helping businesses navigate the complexities of government contracting and position themselves for sustained growth.

Strategic Planning 105

Strategic Planning Participation Government Contracts Sustainability 105

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

Although we have come a long way, the gaps still exist and to realize inclusive economies and sustainable development globally, we must #InspireInclusion. When given opportunities, these businesses excel in delivering quality and innovation. According to the World Bank, women-owned SMEs contribute 20% to the global GDP.

Government Contracts 73

Government Contracts Leadership Government Government 73

Select GCR

DECEMBER 8, 2023

High Quality Capabilities Statement: Develop and distribute a high-quality capabilities statement that showcases your knowledge and experience in government contracting. Leveraging your marketing budget to engage with government contacts requires a strategic approach tailored to the unique dynamics of the federal sector.

Government 52

Government Government Budget Government Contracts 52

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

From addressing disparities in access to quality healthcare, to fostering sustainability, our customers and partners are using technology to address some of the world’s biggest issues.

Education 92

Education Supply Chain Quality Sustainability 92

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

2- Sovereign thematic issuances are increasingly relevant Sustainable debt instruments are becoming increasingly relevant in the capital markets. Among the main advantages of thematic bonds issuance, the document points out: Alignment of policies with contributions to sustainable objectives.

Finance 52

Finance Sustainability Price Budget 52

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.

Finance 52

Finance Price Sustainability Capacity 52

FedInsider

JULY 16, 2024

Agency leaders recognize the need to support their employees’ well-being while maintaining productivity and service quality. Challenges include finding solutions that are personalized, scalable, measurable, sustainable and able to fit in the flow of work.

Government 97

Government Government Participation Leadership 97

FedScoop

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Earlier this year, NITAAC said it would again take corrective action after the GAO sustained dozens of bid protests related to the solicitation. It has faced multiple challenges from companies seeking to be included in it since the NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center ( NITAAC ) first requested proposals in May 2021.

Bidding 67

Bidding Accountability Thresholds Quality 67

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 17, 2024

To enhance our status and ensure that we are providing optimum value without reducing quality, we can work to a LEAN approach. This approach was first implemented in manufacturing in the 1950s after the Second World War. The logic behind LEAN is to reduce waste and make processes more efficient.

Inventory 59

Inventory Manufacturing Transportation Transportation 59

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 30, 2024

Introducing more sustainable procurement policies and processes presents an enormous opportunity for public authorities to not only contribute to reaching carbon emission reduction goals but also to drive sustainable societal and economic development. These were refined into simple sentences to express the green requirements.

Procurement 58

Procurement Public Procurement Green Public Procurement Electronics 58

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. In this situation a supplier may seek to take advantage and price above the average or reduce quality.

Supplier 59

Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Accountability 59

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This may involve adapting regulatory frameworks, supported by workforce training and infrastructure changes to make sure the cloud can be deployed securely and sustainably. How cloud technology can enable health system goals: key challenges facing health systems and the opportunities afforded by a data-driven approach.

Data 71

Data Sustainability Innovation Electronics 71

Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

Procurement professionals are highly skilled and tactical personalities who are consistently looking for an economical solution to the public requirements while making sure the quality is not undermined. Procurement Professionals evaluate Tenders based on Price v/s Quality.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Bidding 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We’d like to thank FCL for their trust and our partners for a rapid deployment of this innovative solution that helps avoid supply disruptions in times of crisis, improve the quality and efficiency of savings from strategic sourcing, but also drives supplier innovation and enhances ESG programs“, said Dan Amzallag, Ivalua’s COO.

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Supplier Integration Integrity Retail 52