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8 Tips for Achieving Good Relationships with Suppliers in Public Procurement
May 1, 2017
Sourcing Innovation outlines 8 quick tips for you to consider (and start utilizing today) as part of managing your supplier relationships. These tips are focused on developing and improving working relationships with suppliers. Organizations with good working relationships with their supplier...
Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management at the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command
May 1, 2017
This report begins with an in depth discussion on suppler relationship management (SRM) best practices with an emphasis on early engagement and supplier development.
The majority of the report is focused on a robust case study of current SRM practices at the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, and the...
Five RFP Practices that Improve Solicitation and Tendering Outcomes
May 1, 2017
The core of this short article highlights 5 key and immediately implementable practices that can serve to achieve better outcomes from your RFPs – both in regards to the RFP process itself as well as mission goals. Some may be obvious. And some you may already be doing. But the simplicity...
The Success of E-Procurement In Georgia: World Bank Tells the Story
May 1, 2017
This article presents a brief case study of the benefits the country of Georgia achieved through implementing an e-procurement system. As stated in the article:
“In Georgia, the introduction of e-procurement (Ge-GP) is a good example of how strong political will and commitment can be critical in...
Checklist for Contract Management and Supplier Relationships in Public Procurement
May 1, 2017
With an eye toward achieving ultimate business and mission benefits, Open Windows Software along with The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Australasia (CIPSA) presents best practices in contract management.
Each of the 12 best practices is exemplified by a brief and to the point case...
E-Procurement Technology Helps to Combat Corruption
May 1, 2017
An article in Forbes looks at the ways electronic procurement can increase transparency and cut down on corruption. Aside from increasing efficiency, the article notes that e-procurement can often open government markets to more vendors, and help bring down costs. “The metrics for the success of...
What Does the Buy American Executive Order Change?
Apr 30, 2017
The National Law Review breaks down the President Donald Trump’s “Buy American, Hire American” executive order. The article notes that the order doesn’t necessarily create new initiatives, but rather requires agencies to follow the law that’s already on the books. Part of that is...
OMB to Change How Agencies Track IT Spending
Apr 30, 2017
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has developed new templates and guidance to better track agencies’ information technology (IT) spending, according to Federal Chief Enterprise Architect Scott Bernard. The guidance breaks spending down into seven common categories, including IT...
Thornberry Readies More Acquisition Reforms
Apr 30, 2017
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX)—the House Armed Services Committee chair—said he’s putting the finishing touches on legislation to further reform defense acquisition. This would be the third piece of reform Thornberry has introduced in his time as chair. “I’ve got on my desk a final version of...
Eight Trends in Federal Contracting
Apr 30, 2017
Bloomberg Government’s Kevin Brancato, director of government contracts research, discussed eight trends in federal contracting he sees continuing to grow in the near futures. Some of those were initiatives kicked off by the Obama administration, including an emphasis on category management,...
Maine Considers Unique Bill for Solar Procurement
Apr 30, 2017
JD Supra looks at an interesting bill in Maine, which would change the way the state procures solar energy. The legislature is currently considering a bill that would direct state regulators to enter into long-term contracts to buy large-scale community solar. The utilities commission would issue a...
A $400 Billion Opportunity: 10 Strategies to Improve Federal Procurement
Apr 28, 2017
This timeless research paper lays out the 10 key, very practical strategies for managing total cost, cutting across the 3 phases of the acquisition/procurement life cycle (Pre-Award, Award, and Post-Award). When applied systematically and critically against all acquisitions / procurements,...
