Enhancing Procurement Practices

Author : Attila Kovács
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 671 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781441989475

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Enhancing Procurement Practices is organised around four main points: -overview and analysis of procurement principles, -practical approach to drafting of solicitation and contract documents, -conduct of procurement procedures, -overview of the e-procurement arena. Although the addressed procurement methods can be used on a wide scale, this book concentrates primarily on such cases when the subject of procurement is complex, or the solicited goods and services are relatively simple but the intended long-term relationship calls for a fairly conscious source selection. Project procurement, the most complicated form of buying civil engineering work, goods, and services, is thoroughly addressed. Beyond the structured overview and comparative analysis of terminology and principles, the book describes such new concepts as single-source preference for simultaneous procurements, dual-term frame contract for parallel suppliers, and the use of semi-consolidated contract documents. Effective utilisation of theories boils down - among others - to a consistent set of procurement-related terms, proven methodology for drafting comprehensive solicitation documents and contracts, and practical details of communication with offerors.

Author : Attila Kovacs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2004-01-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 144198948X

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Author : United States Accounting Office (GAO)
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1721197761

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Increased Emphasis on Improving Procurement Practices by United States Accounting Office (GAO) Pdf

Increased Emphasis on Improving Procurement Practices

Author : Ulrich Weigel,Marco Ruecker
Publisher : Springer
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319576510

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The Strategic Procurement Practice Guide by Ulrich Weigel,Marco Ruecker Pdf

This practice guide on procurement strategy brings together methods and tools used by global purchasers across different industries. The authors lay major focus on the themes of global sourcing, risk management, and the dynamic topic of negotiation strategy. The authors present their perspectives on all important questions of strategic procurement such as: how to manage a heterogeneous supplier structure across different branches and how to deal with partners from diverse cultures? How to solve procurement crisis and proactively avoid them? How does off-shore team management work and how to increase the value-add for both internal and external purchasing? These themes are discussed along with numerous practice-based cases. The authors lay an ideal ground for global purchasers to help with their strategic and operational needs, including technological topics such as e-procurement.

Author : Simon J. Evenett,Bernard M. Hoekman
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Competition, Unfair
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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International Cooperation and the Reform of Public Procurement Policies by Simon J. Evenett,Bernard M. Hoekman Pdf

The decision not to launch negotiations in the World Trade Organization (WTO) on three of the Singapore Issues in the so-called July 2004 package provides an opportunity to revisit the knowledge base on which proposals for further international collective action may be drawn. This paper examines the available evidence on public procurement practices in developing countries that could be relevant to further multilateral rule making on state purchasing. Although there is considerable agreement on ends (efficient, non-corrupt, and transparent public purchasing systems), little information is available on means and, in particular, on the effective and replicable strategies that developing countries can adopt to improve their public procurement systems. A concerted effort to substantially add to the knowledge base on public procurement reforms in developing countries, through targeted research and international exchange of information on implemented procurement policies and outcomes, is critical to identifying areas where further binding multilateral disciplines may be beneficial.

Author : Iryna Povoroznyk
Publisher : J. Ross Publishing Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1604278501

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Building an Effective Procurement Organization by Iryna Povoroznyk Pdf

"Effective procurement management is essential for any organization looking to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase profitability. Building a truly effective procurement organization is a challenging multilayered effort that requires establishing a solid base for the deployment of best-practice solutions and ensuring long-term benefits from sustainable procurement operations. Building an Effective Procurement Organization presents essential steps for advancing procurement practices to a world-class level, describing the fundamentals of procurement management and how to build a solid foundation for success. Povoroznyk emphasizes the importance of mastering the basics before diving into more complex procurement concepts. With clear explanations and practical examples, this invaluable resource is for anyone looking to develop their procurement management skills and enhance their organizations' purchasing power. For entrepreneurs and suppliers, this book will become a source of insider information about the structure of the procurement service of their corporate clients and the tasks that owners and managers of companies set for buyers"--

Author : Khi V. Thai
Publisher : Springer
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319492803

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Global Public Procurement Theories and Practices by Khi V. Thai Pdf

This book discusses current theories and practices in the field of public procurement. Over the past few decades, public procurement has had to evolve conceptually and organizationally in the face of unrelenting budget constraints, government downsizing, public demand for increased transparency in public procurement, as well as greater concerns about efficiency, fairness and equity. Procurement professionals have also had to deal with a changeable climate produced by emerging technology, environmental concerns, and tension between complex regional trade agreements and national socioeconomic goals. This volume presents sixteen case studies focusing on the themes of public procurement as a policy tool and performance-based public procurement. The first section discusses public procurement as a policy tool and the challenges involved in balancing the competing interests of market forces, legal requirements, political pressures, and environmental concerns. The second section discusses performance-based public procurement, highlighting the frameworks used to assess procurement systems, the gaps between policy and practice, and strategies for bridging those gaps. The final section of the book discusses current issues in procurement, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, risk mitigation, and procurement as a profession. By combining theory and analysis with evidence from the real world, this book is of equal use to academics, policy makers, and procurement professionals.

Author : Fred Sollish,John Semanik
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2007-07-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470130889

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The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference by Fred Sollish,John Semanik Pdf

The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference "Finally, a cohesive volume written for the worldwide profession of purchasing and supply chain management." —James D. Reeds, CPM, CFPIM, CIRM, CPCM, President, Institute for Supply Management-Silicon Valley "Great resource. This work is educational, informative, and certainly, most practical." —Peter Sterlacci, Director, Professional Development, San Jose State University "Complete with useful information-the authors are extraordinary experts in the field of supply chain management." —Michael Geraghty, MBA, President, Geraghty International, and author of Anybody Can Negotiate—Even You! Destined to become every supply manager's essential desktop tool with in-depth, authoritative coverage of each topic Leaving no stone unturned in covering all aspects of the purchasing and sourcing function, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference is filled with everything every supply manager needs to know about the key roles and responsibilities of a procurement manager. Filled with practical aids such as checklists and customizable forms, this essential book provides an easy-to-use road map for the supply manager in the new millennium. With an eye toward incorporating proactive strategies and best practices, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference offers detailed coverage and tips on: Procurement and Best Business Practices Sourcing Management How to select suppliers and measure performance The best way to leverage computer systems Providing value to the organization Identifying those strategies that will work best for your business for years to come

Author : Andrew Erridge,Ruth Fee,John McIlroy
Publisher : Gower Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0566083663

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Best Practice Procurement by Andrew Erridge,Ruth Fee,John McIlroy Pdf

This book presents a range of cutting edge perspectives on subjects which are central to improving purchasing performance, including supply chain management, outsourcing and partnership, professional development, IT and e-commerce, and performance evaluation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Government purchasing
ISBN : 0966886437

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Advancing Public Procurement by Anonim Pdf

Author : World Bank World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464801242

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The World Bank Group and Public Procurement by World Bank World Bank Pdf

The unanticipated spike in international food prices in 2007-08 hit many developing countries hard. International prices for food and other agricultural products increased by more than 100 percent between early 2007 and mid-2008. Prices for food cereals more than doubled; and those for rice doubled in the space of just a few months. The food price increases were particularly hard on the poor and near-poor in developing countries, many of whom spend a large share of their income on food and have limited means to cope with price shocks. An estimated 1.29 billion people in 2008 lived on less than $1.25 a day, equivalent to 22.4 percent of the developing world population. In addition, the Food and Agriculture Organization estimated that 923 million people were undernourished in 2007. Simulation models suggested that poverty rose by 100-200 million people and the undernourished increased by 63 million in 2008. The World Bank organized rapidly for short-term support in the crisis, launching a fast-track program of loans and grants, the Global Food Crisis Response Program (GFRP). The GFRP mainly targeted low-income countries, and provided detailed policy advice to governments and its own staff on how to respond to the crisis. The Bank also scaled up lending for agriculture and social protection to support the building of medium-term resilience to future food price shocks. The International Finance Corporation responded by sharply increasing access to liquidity for agribusinesses and agricultural traders in the short and medium term, as well as new programs to improve incentives for agricultural market participants. This evaluation assesses the effectiveness of the World Bank Group response in addressing the short-term impacts of the food price crisis and in enhancing the resilience of countries to future shocks.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Policy and Global Affairs,Science and Technology for Sustainability Program,Committee on Fostering Sustainability Considerations into Public and Private Sector Procurement Tools and Capabilities
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-27
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780309262620

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Sustainability Considerations for Procurement Tools and Capabilities by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Policy and Global Affairs,Science and Technology for Sustainability Program,Committee on Fostering Sustainability Considerations into Public and Private Sector Procurement Tools and Capabilities Pdf

Federal laws, regulations, and executive orders have imposed requirements for federal agencies to move toward the sustainable acquisition of goods and services, including the incorporation of sustainable purchasing into federal agency decision making. Since the federal government is such a significant player in the market, its move to incorporate sustainable procurement practices could have a profound impact on the types of products being developed for the market as a whole. The General Services Administration (GSA) has played a key role in furthering sustainable procurement practices throughout the federal government. GSA is responsible for formulating and maintaining government-wide policies covering a variety of administrative actions, including those related to procurement and management. GSA has several ongoing activities related to sustainable procurement to assess the feasibility of working with the federal supplier community - vendors and contractors that serve federal agencies to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the supply chain while encouraging sustainable operations among suppliers. GSA has also been actively developing programs to assist federal agencies in making sustainable procurement decisions. As federal agencies cannot directly fund the development of sustainable procurement tools, they are particularly interested in understanding how to foster innovation and provide incentives for collaboration between developers and users of tools for sustainable purchasing throughout the supply chain. The training of procurement professionals is also a priority for these agencies. To assist efforts to build sustainability considerations into the procurement process, the National Research Council appointed a committee to organize a two-day workshop that explored ways to better incorporate sustainability considerations into procurement tools and capabilities across the public and private sectors. The workshop was designed to help participants assess the current landscape of green purchasing tools, identify emerging needs for enhanced or new tools and opportunities to develop them, identify potential barriers to progress, and explore potential solutions. The workshop provided an opportunity for participants to discuss challenges related to sustainable purchasing and to developing new procurement tools. Sustainability Considerations for Procurement Tools and Capabilities reviews the presenters' recommendations and tools currently used in sustainable procurement, such as databases for ecolabels and standards, codes, or regulations and other nontechnological tools such as policies, frameworks, rating systems, and product indexes.

Author : Roy Morledge,Adrian J. Smith,Samuel Y. Appiah
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119609483

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Building Procurement by Roy Morledge,Adrian J. Smith,Samuel Y. Appiah Pdf

As an industrial process, construction is unique. The procurement processes used to achieve the successful completion of built assets requires a different approach to that adopted in most other industries, due to the design of buildings being bespoke and the sites being geographically varied. The procurement process is central to the success of any construction project and many of the problems which impact construction projects can be traced back to the procurement phase, so a good understanding of the methods of procurement, the development of a procurement strategy and the influence it has on project success is essential for all those working in the industry. Much has changed in the global construction industry since publication of the second edition of Building Procurement, for example the increase in debt burden of many major economies, widespread adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) Technology in the industry and the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. This new edition has been rewritten to take account of these significant developments, but at its core it continues to provide a critical examination and review of current procurement practices in the UK, continental Europe (including EU procurement procedures), China, Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa and the USA. It retains its original strong emphasis on the need for clients to establish achievable objectives which reflect the project business case and focuses on development of suitable strategies and management structures to meet those objectives in the current construction climate. Building Procurement will be essential reading for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students of construction management and practitioners working in all areas of construction management.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264197305

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OECD Public Governance Reviews Public Procurement Review of the State's Employees' Social Security and Social Services Institute in Mexico by OECD Pdf

Building on the 2008 OECD Principles for Enhancing Integrity in Public Procurement and good practices of similar organisations in other OECD countries, the review provides a comprehensive assessment of ISSSTE's procurement strategies, systems and processes.

Author : Tad G. Cowart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798223382379

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Mastering Procurement Management by Tad G. Cowart Pdf

"Mastering Procurement Management: Strategies for Effective Supply Chain Management" is a comprehensive guide designed for professionals seeking to excel in the dynamic field of procurement. This book provides a roadmap for navigating the intricacies of modern supply chain challenges and mastering the art of procurement. In this essential resource, readers will discover strategic insights into sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management. From the fundamentals of procurement planning to advanced strategies for risk mitigation and ethical considerations, this book covers the entire procurement lifecycle. Practical tips, real-world case studies, and actionable techniques equip readers with the tools to optimize procurement processes and drive organizational success. "Mastering Procurement Management" is an indispensable resource for procurement professionals, supply chain managers, and business leaders looking to elevate their expertise and drive efficiency in today's competitive marketplace. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a newcomer to the field, this book provides actionable strategies to enhance procurement practices and contribute to organizational excellence.