Purchasing

Goods and Services of UK Origin Bill

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Articles, Business, Systems engineering, Supply chain management, Public economics, Procurement, Government procurement, Invoice, Purchasing, Kitemark, Government procurement in the European Union

Originated in the House of Commons, session 2019-21

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  • Originated in the House of Commons, session 2019-21
    A Bill to establish a presumption in public sector procurement in favour of purchasing goods and services from businesses based in the UK; to require the Secretary of State to publish data on the value of Government contracts awarded to such businesses, and estimates of jobs created as a result, by region and nation; to make provision for a kitemark scheme for goods of predominantly UK origin; and for connected purposes.

Wisconsin Department of Health, Lead-Safe Homes Joins the Wisconsin Purchasing Group by BidNet Direct

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Systems engineering, Freight transport, Procurement, Purchasing, Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis., March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wisconsin Department of Health, Lead-Safe Homes announced it has joined BidNet Direct's Wisconsin Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities on the system.

Key Points: 
  • MADISON, Wis., March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wisconsin Department of Health, Lead-Safe Homes announced it has joined BidNet Direct's Wisconsin Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities on the system.
  • The Wisconsin Purchasing Group connects participating agencies from across Wisconsin to a large vendor pool and streamlines the bid and vendor management process.
  • Wisconsin Department of Health, Lead-Safe Homes joined the purchasing group in March, and will utilize the system to publish and distribute upcoming bid opportunities.
  • BidNet Direct runs regional purchasing groups, including the Wisconsin Purchasing Group, across all 50 states that are used by over 1,600 local governments.

City of Linden joins the MITN Purchasing Group by BidNet Direct

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Procurement, Systems engineering, Freight transport, Purchasing

LINDEN, Mich., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The City of Linden announced it has joined BidNet Direct's MITN Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities on the system.

Key Points: 
  • LINDEN, Mich., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The City of Linden announced it has joined BidNet Direct's MITN Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities on the system.
  • The MITN Purchasing Group connects participating agencies from across Michigan to a large vendor pool and streamlines the bid and vendor management process.
  • City of Linden joins the purchasing group in March and will utilize the system to publish and distribute upcoming bid opportunities.
  • "We hope the MITN Purchasing Group will help us extend the reach of our solicitations.

Ivalua Launches Innovations to Improve Supply Chain Resilience and Employee Productivity

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Supply chain management, Business, Articles, Supply chain, Procurement, Purchasing, Economy

The release also adds or deepens integrations with Ivalua's growing partner ecosystem to improve decision-making and optimize the purchasing experience for users.

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  • The release also adds or deepens integrations with Ivalua's growing partner ecosystem to improve decision-making and optimize the purchasing experience for users.
  • Ivalua has been increasingly recognized by analysts and other 3rd parties for the strength of its platform, product strategy and ability to execute.
  • Supply Chain Collaboration: Direct material transactions and schedule lines have been further enhanced to improve communication and collaboration of MRP orders between buyers and suppliers.
  • "This release empowers procurement and supply chain leaders to better ensure resilience, control costs and optimize employee productivity."

Sourcengine Integrates Sourcing & Negotiation Tools, Continues to Digitalize Supply Chain for Electronic Component Purchasers

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Supply chain management, Procurement, Systems engineering, Freight transport, Competition, Pricing, Negotiation, Supply chain, Purchasing, Business, Articles, Economy

The integration of these two tools bridges the existing, negotiation-intensive purchasing process with the e-commerce-based future of component sourcing.

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  • The integration of these two tools bridges the existing, negotiation-intensive purchasing process with the e-commerce-based future of component sourcing.
  • Additionally, the tool allows purchasers to customize criteria, such as pricing and lead time, to ensure all priorities are considered.
  • The Quote It Tool leverages the negotiation power and expertise of Sourcengine to find additional stock and better pricing.
  • Sourcengine is backed by Sourceability , a global technology company transforming the way businesses bring products to market through a digitalized supply chain.

BuyMax Relaunches Member Services With Prioritization On Customer-First Solutions

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Marketing, Supply chain management, Global Positioning System, Rebranding, Purchasing, Management

The relaunched services within the rebranded website include Fleet Solutions, a flexible discounted one-stop-shop for all fleet needs, which can be scaled to business growth.

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  • The relaunched services within the rebranded website include Fleet Solutions, a flexible discounted one-stop-shop for all fleet needs, which can be scaled to business growth.
  • Businesses can utilize services -la-carte, including vehicle acquisition, rebated fuel cards, maintenance discounts, GPS technologies, and even services for vehicle disposal.
  • BuyMax began the rebranding process in 2020 by bringing Bryan Wright, Vice President of Group Purchasing, in to lead the effort.
  • BuyMax is positioned as a leader in the industry and supports contractors in the home services fields.

Commonwealth of Virginia awards long-term contract to CGI for transformation of eVA procurement system

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Systems engineering, Supply chain management, Procurement, Service companies, Business, CGI Inc., S&P/TSX 60, Freight transport, Purchasing

eVA is an award-winning procurement system that provides a centralized, online purchasing hub for state and local agencies and more than 112,000 approved vendors who provide essential goods and services.

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  • eVA is an award-winning procurement system that provides a centralized, online purchasing hub for state and local agencies and more than 112,000 approved vendors who provide essential goods and services.
  • CGI was selected by DGS to modernize the eVA platform with next-generation technologies, tools and capabilities that will keep step with the Commonwealth's evolving business goals.
  • eVA has also provided emergency procurement information related to the COVID-19 pandemic response, connecting vendors and suppliers with state purchasing contracts.
  • CGI Fiscal 2020 reported revenue is C$12.16 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB).

Buyers Edge Platform Expands GPO Reach with Acquisition of RestaurantLink

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Systems engineering, Freight transport, Procurement, Purchasing

With the acquisition of RestaurantLink's GPO contracts and members, Buyers Edge Platform expands its national GPO footprint geographically and adds over 2000 new restaurant members to its group purchasing ranks.

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  • With the acquisition of RestaurantLink's GPO contracts and members, Buyers Edge Platform expands its national GPO footprint geographically and adds over 2000 new restaurant members to its group purchasing ranks.
  • Founded by CEO John Davie in 2018, Buyers Edge Platform has experienced meteoric growth in purchasing volume and membership.
  • "RestaurantLink is a perfect fit for Buyers Edge Platform because they are known for providing advantageous cost savings for restaurants.
  • GPO services provided by RestaurantLink will now be fully managed by Buyers Edge Platform and back office services such as accounting, payroll, and HR, which were formally offered by RestaurantLink, have been re-branded as Proairus.

Premier Inc. Awards Private Eyes Screening Group Contract for Background Checks

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Articles, Competition, Pricing, Background check, Purchasing, Screening, Medicine, Academic disciplines

RENO, Nev., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Private Eyes Screening Group has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for 3 years with Premier Inc.effectiveMarch 1, 2021 through February 28, 2024.

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  • RENO, Nev., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Private Eyes Screening Group has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for 3 years with Premier Inc.effectiveMarch 1, 2021 through February 28, 2024.
  • The new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for Background Check Services.
  • Sandra James, CEO, Private Eyes Screening Group.
  • Private Eyes' core focus is on providing customer service with the human touch, and accurate information for background checks.

South Kingstown Public Schools Joins the Rhode Island Purchasing Group by BidNet Direct

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Providence metropolitan area, Regions of the United States, Geography of the United States, Geography of Rhode Island, South Kingstown, Rhode Island, New England, RHODE ISLAND, Purchasing

WAKEFIELD, R.I., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- South Kingstown Public Schools announced it has joined BidNet Direct's Rhode Island Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities on the system.

Key Points: 
  • WAKEFIELD, R.I., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- South Kingstown Public Schools announced it has joined BidNet Direct's Rhode Island Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities on the system.
  • The Rhode Island Purchasing Group connects participating agencies from across Rhode Island to a large vendor pool and streamlines the bid and vendor management process.
  • South Kingstown Public Schools joined the purchasing group in January, and will utilize the system to publish and distribute upcoming bid opportunities.
  • The Rhode Island Purchasing Group is a single, online location that manages sourcing information and activities and provides local government agencies throughout Rhode Island the tools needed to minimize costs and save time throughout the purchasing process.