The Procurement School

AUGUST 11, 2023

Author: Larry Berglund As part of the assessment on the ability of a supply chain department to deliver value effectively , is its ability to do so efficiently. To have an objective assessment on efficiency, there should be a set of KPIs or measurement tools to compare. Efficiency metrics examples 1.The

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Spend Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Collaborative procurement strategies have emerged as a powerful tool for driving efficiency, cost savings, and impactful outcomes. We've covered examples of collaborative procurement strategies previously, in the construction industry, and with European joint ammunition procurement.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The world’s fastest supercomputer is also one of the most efficient, the result of new technology that manages to maintain the machine’s brain power while improving its energy efficiency.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Armed with a Public Procurement Certificate , these individuals bring a new level of efficiency and strategic insight to the field. We will uncover how their expertise contributes to supply chain management’s efficiency and success. Certified procurement professionals play a pivotal role in enhancing supply chain efficiency.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Lastly, parties can significantly reduce costs by efficiently managing the conduct of the arbitration procedure. We look forward to attending the SCCA24 Conference and welcoming you!

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Draft Rules introduce several noteworthy changes as part of a concerted effort to “raise the bar on efficiency, expedition, and cost-effectiveness” ( see SIAC Registrar’s Report ). This post places the spotlight on key provisions in the Draft Rules specifically aimed at bolstering efficiency. and kevinnash@siac.org.sg

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Attorneys should consider a few key tips to speed up their work during the holidays so they can join the festivities — from streamlining the document review process to creating similar folder structures, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 8, 2024

For the past 20-plus years, Jason Adolf has helped government agencies identify and implement technologies that help them modernize for the present and the future. As vice president for global public sector at Appian, he works closely with defense and civilian agencies as well as state and local government and education institutions to help them

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ExecutiveBiz

MARCH 27, 2024

Government technologists are cultivating a cautiously optimistic view on AI, enticed by its many applications while attempting to institute checks and balances so that the tools do not overstep or malfunction. “AI AI will revolutionize humanity…but like anything, you don't go blindly running into it.

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ExecutiveBiz

MARCH 27, 2024

Government technologists are cultivating a cautiously optimistic view on AI, enticed by its many applications while attempting to institute checks and balances so that the tools do not overstep or malfunction. “AI AI will revolutionize humanity…but like anything, you don't go blindly running into it.

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Government Contracts

APRIL 4, 2024

Gary Peters, D-Mich., has introduced a pair of bipartisan bills intended to improve federal contracting, one aimed at increasing competition and making greater use of commercial items, the other requiring agencies to track the practical value they receive from contracts.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2023

There are likely hundreds of individual networks across the federal government, reflecting the number and breadth of agencies. Most highly federated agencies alone have multiple networks. In recent years, there has been a push among agencies to consolidate networks.

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ivalua

APRIL 20, 2021

If we apply the adage of, “Whomsoever holds the gold makes the rules”, we can further leverage this purchasing power to unlock working capital, improve capital efficiency, and generate savings. Ivalua offers a fully integrated Dynamic Discounting module to efficiently identify or present suppliers the option to be paid early.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been selected by Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to further improve the efficiency of its procurement processes and uphold and strengthen supply chain risk management thanks to Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution. Redwood, CA, 17 October, 2022. About Ivalua.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2022

To see the impact of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, all you need to do is look at the numbers — and the letters. FITARA’s semiannual assessment ranks agencies on how well they meet the requirements outlined in the law, including data center optimization, enhancing CIO authority, cybersecurity and more.

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ExecutiveBiz

MAY 7, 2024

Organizations should develop artificial intelligence using an AI factory approach in order to maximize the technology’s potential, according to ECS Vice President of Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Martin Klein.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

These objections could, at times, result in uncertainty and delays and acted as an overall roadblock to the efficient conduct of an arbitration. This figures to provide a boost to the efficiency in the constitution of tribunals by Indian courts.

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

When it comes to cybersecurity, it’s no longer enough to rely solely on security tools and software to protect a federal agency’s proprietary data and prevent breaches. Instead, agencies must think holistically about cybersecurity strategy to have a 360-degree view of vulnerabilities and insight into how to address them.

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ivalua

JUNE 18, 2021

The post Rolls Royce: Driving Supply Chain Resilience, Efficiency, and Digitization appeared first on Ivalua.

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FedTech Magazine

JULY 10, 2023

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requires that all official federal documents and communications be turned over to the agency for preservation at the end of a presidential term or when an employee leaves government.

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ivalua

JULY 21, 2021

We are very excited about the sizable improvements in productivity, customer delivery, and efficiency that will occur as a result of this strategy.”. The post Rev Group Partners with Consus Global to Drive Supply Chain Efficiencies appeared first on Ivalua. Benefits include: Shortened sourcing cycle times. 1.262.389.8620 (mobile).

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

Even the best-trained pilots need assistance navigating through a cloud. Limited visibility and occasional turbulence force them to rely on instrumentation to fly through safely. The surrounding air pushes and pulls at the plane in unexpected ways; the pilots can’t rely simply on their own abilities to make it to clear sky.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2020

The post I have the ability to affect our company’s bottom line quickly and improve process efficiencies appeared first on Ivalua.

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USFCR

JULY 19, 2024

Efficient procurement is essential in federal contracting. One key tool that ensures this efficiency is the National Stock Number (NSN). By understanding NSNs, businesses can streamline their procurement processes and gain a competitive edge in federal contracts. What Are National Stock Numbers (NSNs)?

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FedTech Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

Multiple paths forward exist for agencies seeking virtual representations of physical machines — including storage, networks and servers — to use resources more efficiently, whether they’re improving existing efforts or just starting out. As the current market shifts, some agencies are looking for virtualization alternatives.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 18, 2023

million cost-sharing contract to participate in NASA's Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core turbofan engine project. GE Aerospace landed a potential five-year, $68.1 15, 2024.

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ExecutiveBiz

JUNE 25, 2024

In that case, AQNav will provide support through an alternative system that uses AI algorithms, strong quantum sensors and the Earth’s crust magnetic field to ensure efficient navigation, the Palo Alto, California-based company […] Suppose a Global Positioning Satellite system is jammed or unavailable.

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USFCR

JULY 22, 2024

In federal contracting, efficient and flexible procurement processes are essential. Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) are a key tool that helps achieve these goals. Understanding BPAs can offer businesses significant advantages in navigating government contracts.

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FedTech Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

The new applications improve efficiencies and provide veterans and their families — and hundreds of federal agencies — with faster, more reliable and secure access to records. million in TMF funds, NARA will upgrade two outdated IT systems no longer supported by its vendor with new cloud-based software.

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ExecutiveBiz

JUNE 20, 2024

GE Aerospace and NASA are working on a project that will embed electric generators or motors in a high-bypass turbofan to augment power during different flight phases as part of efforts to develop fuel-efficient aircraft engines with reduced emissions.

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AWS Public Sector

MAY 30, 2024

The prototype employs innovative applications of optical character recognition (OCR) technology and the novel use of computer vision techniques that will alleviate bottlenecks in and enhance the efficiency of the drug labeling review process. The agency is actively exploring how the CLAT ML prototype could be used in other review processes.

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ExecutiveBiz

JULY 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence-enabled name-matching technology is proving to be particularly suited to this task and can provide users with efficient solutions to bridge […] This creates a critical need to balance these threats with available resources.

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WashngtonExec

JULY 23, 2024

ICF won a $17 million data modernization contract with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to build a cloud-based data exchange platform to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of its disaster response and recovery efforts.

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ExecutiveBiz

JULY 23, 2024

In this new award, the global consulting and technology services provider said it will build a cloud-based data exchange platform to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of FEMA’s disaster response and recovery […]

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FedTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2024

Civilian agencies teaming up with defense agencies on IT modernization efforts and sharing systems to improve efficiency are experiencing compliance challenges due to the latter’s higher-level security framework. As a result, civilian agencies may struggle to support the necessary security protocols and data encryption.

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ExecutiveBiz

JULY 22, 2024

L3Harris Technologies and electronic warfare developer Epirus have partnered to integrate the former’s tactical communications systems with the latter’s advanced electronics technology to develop high-efficiency tactical radios.

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ExecutiveBiz

JULY 17, 2024

BAE said Tuesday that Parsons will enhance safety, increase operational efficiencies and prioritize environmental improvements under the award. Parsons has received a two-year, $15.4 Jon Moretta, president of engineered systems […]

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