ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

How an agile Supply Chain drives a sustainable competitive advantage. As companies reassess their supply chains in light of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as growing pressure to improve sustainability, some lessons can be learned by taking a look back. Zara’s Supply Chain Approach.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Further, if the truth be known I suspect many others in procurement and supply chain are feeling the same, but maybe that’s not true. This is not a “side of the desk” or part time role, nor within the skill set or training for the vast majority of purchasing and supply chain managers. Capital goods. Business travel.

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GovSpend

OCTOBER 31, 2023

While investing in our country’s infrastructure and communities, the act also hopes to ease inflationary pressures and strengthen the supply chains by making improvements in ports, airports, rail, and roads. of Transportation and Army that account for 5% of the total awards. With spend expected to cross $1.3

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GovSpend

OCTOBER 31, 2023

While investing in our country’s infrastructure and communities, the act also hopes to ease inflationary pressures and strengthen the supply chains by making improvements in ports, airports, rail, and roads. of Transportation and Army that account for 5% of the total awards. With spend expected to cross $1.3

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 17, 2024

Transport Transport as a form of waste could relate to more deliveries coming than needed. Ultimately, if done well, a LEAN approach can significantly contribute to a company’s bottom line helping to generate more profit as well as playing a key part in an ethical, sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to business.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

We remain committed to this mission at the upcoming Spring Training Conference, ensuring that attendees leave with comprehensive updates on acquisition policies, programs, and initiatives in subjects like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, the medical supply chain, and much more. We look forward to seeing you in May!

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Challenge : The City of Des Moines in Iowa wanted to leverage procurement to improve equity and sustainability, but knew its current procurement processes and tools were insufficient. City employees are now able to collaborate on procurement more efficiently, and better plan and track their aspirations around equity and sustainability.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 24, 2024

i) The Low Carbon Transition The concept, the “Low Carbon Transition”, refers to a shift from economies heavily dependent on fossil fuels to sustainable, low carbon economies. More specific to renewable projects, however, are disputes arising from supply chain issues. Additionally, there is design uncertainty.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 30, 2024

If we want to tackle climate change, and if we want to have greener, cleaner, and more resilient supply chains, governments will need to buy things in a fundamentally different way. For each of these factors, we listed requirements (like sustainable wood) and certifications (from Forest Stewardship Council, ISO, Ecolabel, etc.).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The first part highlights GSA’s achievements of the year, while the second discusses GSA’s sustainability programs. The second blog focuses on a myriad of sustainability programs GSA worked on in 2023, while shedding some light on future goals and aspirations.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The following can all produce embodied carbon emissions: The extraction of raw materials • The manufacturing and refinement of materials • Transportation • Installation and disposal of construction materials as well as old supplies. No question, there are opportunities to boost sustainability in local governments, Harris says.

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ivalua

JULY 15, 2015

Done well, strategic sourcing creates measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. The processes and strategies driving supply chain management success are evolving and strategic sourcing is being redefined. Supplier selection is more critical than ever.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Sustainable Excellence Award – Presented to a government agency or contractor that has made outstanding contributions that meet the Federal Government’s sustainability goals. However, the Coalition has secured an additional room block at the Residence Inn by Marriott Fairfax Merrifield , located 1.5 James Peake , M.D.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

Transportation to the conference will be provided for guests staying at the Residence Inn Marriott via shuttle in the morning and evening on Wednesday and Thursday. The Government Accountability Office disagreed and sustained the protest. [6] miles away from the Fairview Park Marriott.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update. James Peake , M.D.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

DoD’s efforts to improve small business participation include the recently awarded defense industrial base consortium agreement which gives industry partners, including non-traditional contractors and small businesses, the opportunity to work with DoD on defense supply chain technology projects and potential research through prototype development.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The objective of the interim rule is to “…address risks in supply chains by reducing or removing threats and vulnerabilities that may lead to data and intellectual property theft, damage to critical infrastructure, harm to Federal information systems, and otherwise degrade our national security.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Expect to gain a deeper understanding of how the alignment of AI and data management can unleash sustained and responsible value within Federal agencies. James Peake , M.D., During the event, you will network with fellow GSS MAS contractors, the GSA MAS Team, acquisition professionals, and strategic customer agencies.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The priority areas are: Asset Management Vulnerability Management Defensible Architecture Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Incident Detection & Response Each priority area includes further alignment goals to address these variations. GAO sustained the protest. [1]

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

Given the complexities of navigating multi-tiered global supply chains, contractors should act without delay to understand their obligations and initiate the investigations and develop the internal processes needed to assure compliance with this new rule. 1] What environmental regulation is emerging?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 7, 2023

FAR & Beyond: Coalition Testimony on Safeguarding the Federal Software Supply Chain The Coalition for Government Procurement was invited to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability’s Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation on November 29.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Section 826 also requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to issue implementing guidance no later than thirty days after the NDAA’s enactment. The provision also prohibits the Department of Transportation from providing federal grant funding to port authorities that use covered logistics software.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sustainability and the ongoing FAR case addressing greenhouse gas emissions reporting also have the potential to shape the federal market significantly. Additional reporting requirements increase the operational costs associated with the performance of federal contracts.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The richness of visual data supplied by regular drone-based oversight brings a deep level of resiliency and visibility for electric utilities as they strive to meet stringent performance metrics. Over time, AI-assisted decision-making sharpens routes, saves fuel costs, and prevents breakdowns through predictive maintenance.

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Govshop

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Ohio University received a Grant through the Department of Energy for the utilization of carbon supply chain waste and byproducts to manufacture graphite for energy storage applications. billion investment in EV charging and $10 billion in clean transportation are key components of this strategy, attracting private investment.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Building supply chains with responsible materials and labour practices is possible. Addressing environmental concerns in a sustainable business model requires challenging the status quo. Supply chain managers have been part of the transactional process in all sectors. The solutions are not secrets.

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