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20 Quick Tips for Negotiating and Managing Supplier Relationships in Public Procurement
May 1, 2017
Supply Chain 24/7 shares their 20 quick tips for managing supplier relationships. While the article contextually describes private sector companies, we find the tips themselves to be broadly applicable for the public sector. Also, while “20” may sound like a long list, the tips presented are...
Pivot To Post-Award: What Contracting Officers Think Is Needed To Fix Contract Management
May 1, 2017
This article summarizes key discussion points from a round-table hosted by the IBM Center for the Business of Government and Professor Steve Kelman (Professor, Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and Senior Advisor to Public Spend Forum) on post-award contract management, in...
Guidebook to Contract Management in Public Procurement – Start in the Pre-Award Phase
May 1, 2017
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) presents a comprehensive guide book to managing contracts. This guide covers key principles across the entire contract life cycle. As mentioned in the introduction:
“This guide is intended to cover all those activities associated with...
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...
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,...
Reducing the Cost and Risk of Major Acquisitions at the Department of Homeland Security
Apr 28, 2017
The RAND Corporation presents a perspective case study on reducing the cost and risk of major acquisitions at the Department of Homeland Security. The perspectives presented focus on Improving DHS’s acquisition planning capability, cited as a critical first step in improving overall performance...
Risk Management in Public Procurement – A Brief Tutorial
Apr 28, 2017
NIGP (The Institute for Public Procurement) presents the basics of risk management in this tutorial. This basic tutorial covers sources or risk, how to identify risk, all the way through how to manage risk. A helpful read on the basics of risk management. Also presented are additional resources for...
