9 Best Articles in 2022
World Economic Forum
How governments can use public procurement to shape the future of AI regulation
World Economic Forum
5 min read · From 2020 · It's time for governments to proactively shape the development and deployment of AI technologies. By utilizing public procurement, governments can support innovation and growth as well as set…
Reader View · Shared by 53, including Massimiliano Aroffo, Tamara McCleary, Iain Brown, PhD, Jonathan Kogan, Bertrand Maltaverne
linkedin.com
Make the most of your professional life
linkedin.com
1 min read · From 2019 · 500 million+ members | Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.
Shared by 1236, including Gary Vaynerchuk, Kirk Borne, Scott Galloway, Barry Schwartz, Daniel Mezick, Evan Kirstel the $B2B Techfluencer, 🟣 #WinnieSun ® ☀️, Jeff Keni Pulver 🌻, Ronald van Loon, Tamara McCleary, Jeffrey Hayzlett, Guy Kawasaki, Eric Holthaus, Dambisa Moyo, Barry Silbert, Ted Rubin, John Hall, Computerworld, Ray Dalio, Chris Brogan/Chief of Staff
World Economic Forum
Keep talking. Why every organization needs a chief negotiator
World Economic Forum
4 min read · 2021-05-28 · The craft of negotiation in procurement is a powerful tool for the bottom line, but also to make bolder, measurable commitments toward ESG efforts.
Reader View · Shared by 62
The Conversation
Congress passes $1T infrastructure bill – but how does the government go about spending that much money?
The Conversation
5 min read · 2021-11-08 · The government uses a process called public procurement. A professor of public policy explains how the process works and how it is increasingly used to achieve social goals.
Reader View · Shared by 44
IMF
Can Government Demand Stimulate Private Investment? Evidence from U.S. Federal Procurement
IMF
From 2016
Summary · Shared by 18, including getAbstract
World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO urges governments to promote healthy food in public facilities
World Health Organization (WHO)
3 min read · 2021-01-12 · A new WHO Action framework for developing and implementing public food procurement and service policies for a healthy diet aims to increase the availability of healthy food through setting nutrition…
Reader View · Shared by 41, including Dr. Tom Frieden, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
TechCrunch
Fairmarkit lands $30M Series B to modernize procurement
TechCrunch
3 min read · 2020-12-10 · As the pandemic has raged on, it has shined a spotlight on the importance of procurement, especially in certain sectors. Fairmarkit, a Boston startup, is working to bring a modern digital procurement…
Reader View · Shared by 10, including Jeff Richards, Michael Fauscette, Dr. Marcell Vollmer 🇺🇦 #StaySafe & Carpe Diem
TechCrunch
Workday to acquire online procurement platform Scout RFP for $540M
TechCrunch
1 min read · From 2019 · Workday announced this afternoon that it has entered into an agreement to acquire online procurement platform Scout RFP for $540 million. The company raised more than $60 million on a post valuation…
Reader View · Shared by 10, including William Toll
bylinetimes.com
UK’s Outsourcing of COVID Response Has Cost More Than the GDP of 140 Countries
bylinetimes.com
4 min read · 2021-07-13 · The Byline Intelligence Team puts the Government’s vast private sector procurement effort into context
Reader View · Shared by 33, including 𝖪𝖾𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖶𝗂𝗅𝗌𝗈𝗇 🆚 🦠, Emmy van Deurzen☀️🌍 🌻🌹🌳🇪🇺🇫🇷🇳🇱🇬🇧🇺🇸⭐️, A C Grayling #FBPE 3.5% #Reform #Rejoin #FBPA 🐟, Mike Butcher🇬🇧🇪🇺
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IT Sustainability Think Tank: Aligning procurement with the principles of the circular economy
computerweekly.com
3 min read · Jun 13th · With sustainability moving up the boardroom agenda, CIOs and IT managers should look to revamp their IT procurement strategies to align with the principles of the circular economy, but why and what…
Reader View · Shared by 6, including Dr. Craig Brown, Craig Brown, PhD
PAHO/WHO
PAHO team wins World Procurement Award for digital impact
PAHO/WHO
1 min read · Jun 20th · Washington, D.C., June 20, 2022 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization’s Procurement and Supply Management Team has won the World Procurement Award for Digital Impact for its deployment of new…
Reader View · Shared by 6
TechCrunch
Arkestro brings game theory and machine learning to procurement with $26M investment
TechCrunch
2 min read · Jun 14th · Procurement involves buying supplies and services you need to run your business. For the most part, companies still use email and spreadsheets or legacy tools to find the best price and come to an…
Reader View · Shared by 6, including Michael Fauscette
ABC News
Aspen Medical was given more than $1 billion in government PPE contracts despite no experience in large-scale…
ABC News
8 min read · May 1st · Private healthcare company Aspen Medical was given more than $1 billion in government PPE contracts despite no experience in large-scale procurement, a Four Corners investigation reveals.
Reader View · Shared by 12
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World Economic Forum
AI Government Procurement Guidelines
World Economic Forum
From 2019 · Governments are increasingly seeking to capture the opportunities offered by AI to improve public-sector productivity and the provision of services to the public and to stimulate the economy. AI holds…
Summary · Shared by 32, including Sandy.blockchain *NFT NYC Speaker, getAbstract
MIT Sloan Management Review
The Future of Work Is Through Workforce Ecosystems
MIT Sloan Management Review
8 min read · 2021-01-14 · Workforce ecosystems can help leaders better manage changes driven by technological, social, and economic forces.
Reader View · Shared by 67, including Damien de France 🌍 🕊️🇺🇦, Mike Taylor, James Gingerich, @Expeflow #WorkEasier #RPA, Nige Willson, Theodora (Theo) Lau - 劉䂀曼 🌻, Terence Mills, Nicolas Babin, Andreas Staub, Dion Hinchcliffe, Jacob Morgan, Bertrand Maltaverne
bylinetimes.com
Government Awards £8.4 Million in PPE Procurement Contracts to Dormant Firm
bylinetimes.com
3 min read · 2020-08-26 · Millions in taxpayer cash has been given to company that doesn't appear to have traded since it was founded in 2016 – a questionable move in a bigger “scandal”, according to one MP
Reader View · Shared by 31, including A C Grayling #FBPE 3.5% #Reform #Rejoin #FBPA 🐟, Barry C Smith
Cointelegraph
World Economic Forum Suggests Fighting Corruption With Blockchain Tech
Cointelegraph
4 min read · From 2020 · A new World Economic Forum study has revealed how blockchain technology can be used to prevent corruption in public procurement
Reader View · Shared by 18, including LARRY ELKAN, Andreas Staub
POLITICOEurope
Ex-Conservative chair helped multiple firms get UK PPE contracts
POLITICOEurope
5 min read · 2021-11-16 · Leaked list published by POLITICO reveals the VIPs who recommended companies for a fast-track procurement process.
Reader View · Shared by 19, including Thom Brooks
kroll.com
Who’s Got Something to Hide?
kroll.com
From 2015 · Increased globalization and technological innovation have multiplied opportunities for crime in areas such as information theft, procurement and management conflict of interest. While some firms have enhanced efforts to detect malfeasance, others have done little to stem what threatens to become a powerful tide. In its international survey of 901 corporate executives, risk management firm Kroll – assisted by the Economist Intelligence Unit – does an admirable job of assessing corporate fraud and its future prospects. getAbstract recommends this comprehensive report to senior executives, risk managers and others responsible for detecting and combating corporate fraud.
Summary · Shared by 3, including getAbstract
Financial Times
Why the European Commission failed the vaccine challenge
Financial Times
2021-02-01 · Brussels bureaucrats lacked the necessary expertise in health and procurement
Shared by 17, including Niall Ferguson, Matt Goodwin, Stig Ørskov
Financial Times
Brussels rubbishes UK ventilator claims
Financial Times
From 2020 · London says ‘communication’ problems led to failure to participate in EU’s joint procurement scheme
Shared by 17, including A C Grayling #FBPE 3.5% #Reform #Rejoin #FBPA 🐟, Simon Hix, Paul Sturrock
Mike Weinberg
Powerful Perspectives on Planning, Procurement & Productivity
Mike Weinberg
3 min read · From 2020 · Along with the fun and energy of jumping headlong into Sales Kickoff Season, last week was wonderful because I finally knew what day it was! Since Christmas week I had been living in a state of…
Reader View · Shared by 23, including ANTHONY IANNARINO 🇺🇸, Mike Kunkle, Kendra Lee, Tony Hughes
