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Abstract:
High-profile corporate scandal has resulted in laws such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, to monitor business practices. To help
safeguard against unethical practices during procurement, entities are also adopting elements from the US Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR). (...)
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... The negotiated procurement method relies on a solicitation document called request for
proposals (RFP). This process involves the following steps: ...
Published:
2006-06-14
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Abstract:
E-procurement is not just for goods and material. The market now offers IT services e-procurement solutions that open access
to service sources and seek to optimize the service chain. What are these solutions and how do they work? (...)
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articles rfp process in procurement:
E-procurement is not just for goods and material. The market now offers IT services e-procurement solutions that open access
to service sources a...
Published:
2001-03-23
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Abstract:
Are you a small to medium business looking to implement an as a service solution? Gain insights from a three-part guide on
procuring your cloud assets. The advent of cloud computing has brought with it many considerations and challenges for organizations
looking to implement cloud services, which may be e (...)
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Are you a small to medium business looking to implement an as a service solution? Gain insights from a three-part guide on
procuring your cloud ass...
Published:
2011-03-07
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Abstract:
All one has to do to get with the best product at the best price is to identify every requirement, find a product that meets
all of the criteria, negotiate the best price and get it all done before the product becomes obsolete or the supplier goes
out of business. Many successful and not so successful s (...)
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Reduce IT Procurement Time And Risk. ... and /or technology experts early in the process
and work with ... Myth #4 - RFI, RFP, Customer Visits and Demonstrations will ...
Published:
2001-03-12
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Abstract:
This ERP guide will help your organization discover which features and functions are essential. This reference guide provides
insight into the process manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) features and functions that are accessible on today’s
market. This guide will help you to find out whic (...)
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articles rfp process in procurement:
This ERP guide will help your organization discover which features and functions are essential. This reference guide provides
insight into the pro...
Published:
2010-09-22
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Abstract:
Selling to the government can bring new life to contract winners, particularly small and medium businesses. In fact, organizations
that understand and leverage federal acquisition methods and processes can grow from scratch to a profitable bottom line,
whatever their size. (...)
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articles rfp process in procurement:
... and consequently defines the process or procedures ... Competitive
procurement (or FOC) provides different contracting ... in response to a request for proposals
(RFP); ...
Published:
2006-06-22
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Abstract:
Are you a small to medium business looking to implement an as a service solution? Gain insights from a three-part guide on
procuring your cloud assets. The advent of cloud computing has brought with it many considerations and challenges for organizations
looking to implement cloud services, which may be e (...)
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articles rfp process in procurement:
Are you a small to medium business looking to implement an as a service solution? Gain insights from a three-part guide on
procuring your cloud ass...
Published:
2011-03-07
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Abstract:
As there are many different categories of outsourcing services, there are also many outsourcing providers. With many different
aspects to consider, how can a company ensure they have made the right choice in selecting one? (...)
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... someone who has "been there, done that". The following RFP process
is a proven and successful path that many companies have followed: ...
Published:
2005-08-13
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Abstract:
There is certainly room to ask the fundamental question of whether the traditional practice of RFI/RFP-based selection processes
has been adequate for the task of selecting complex systems. The record indicates there is much room for improvement. In essence,
for complex selections like in the case of ent (...)
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articles rfp process in procurement:
There is certainly room to ask the fundamental question of whether the traditional practice of RFI/RFP-based selection processes
has been adequate...
Published:
2003-10-27
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Abstract:
Hardware maintenance can represent a significant information technology cost, but options for managing that cost exist.
If you analyze hardware maintenance from an enterprise perspective, you will identify those options and ensure the cost-effective
delivery of those services. (...)
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articles rfp process in procurement:
Hardware maintenance can represent a significant information technology cost, but options for managing that cost exist. If
you analyze hardware m...
Published:
2000-10-24
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Abstract:
The University of Illinois provides a good example of extensive integration of its business intelligence (BI) solution and
data warehousing environment with its enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. (...)
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articles rfp process in procurement:
The University of Illinois provides a good example of extensive integration of its business intelligence (BI) solution and
data warehousing enviro...
Published:
2006-10-27
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Abstract:
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requires publicly traded firms to demonstrate that their accounting and reporting practices
are in compliance with regulatory standards. Section 404 of SOX addresses the concept and practice of segregation of duties—a
key aspect of this legislation, and the focus of this ar (...)
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articles rfp process in procurement:
... eg, persons who perform procurement activities cannot ... When organizations
are in the process of selecting ... of the request for proposal (RFP) process
to ensure ...
Published:
2008-08-27
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Abstract:
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requires publicly traded firms to demonstrate that their accounting and reporting practices
are in compliance with regulatory standards. Section 404 of SOX addresses the concept and practice of segregation of duties—a
key aspect of this legislation, and the focus of this ar (...)
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articles rfp process in procurement:
... eg, persons who perform procurement activities cannot ... When organizations
are in the process of selecting ... of the request for proposal (RFP) process
to ensure ...
Published:
2008-08-27
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Abstract:
Information technology product selection is one issue that does not scale up or down with the size of the enterprise. The
breadth and seriousness of issues that must be managed by the Information Systems Departments of mid-size companies are the
same as those of larger corporations with more people and f (...)
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articles rfp process in procurement:
Information technology product selection is one issue that does not scale up or down with the size of the enterprise. The
breadth and seriousness ...
Published:
2003-11-28
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Abstract:
The Emptoris acquisition of Zeborg is both a wise offensive and defensive move since it combines the resources of two companies
that should focus on arguably growing e-sourcing/spend management opportunities. The companies have quite complementary product
offerings, industries of focus, and excellent cus (...)
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articles rfp process in procurement:
The Emptoris acquisition of Zeborg is both a wise offensive and defensive move since it combines the resources of two companies
that should focus ...
Published:
2003-11-19
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Abstract:
Read this guide to discrete ERP functions & features to determine which discrete ERP features are a high priority for your
manufacturing organization. This reference guide provides insight into the discrete manufacturing ERP features and functions
currently available on today’s market. It will help you (...)
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articles rfp process in procurement:
Read this guide to discrete ERP functions & features to determine which discrete ERP features are a high priority for
your manufacturing organizati...
Published:
2010-02-25
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Abstract:
ecFood is a strategic sourcing vendor focused on the industrial food market. Its recent financial results prove that being
highly focused can bring value to the target market and success to a "dot-com". (...)
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ecFood is a strategic sourcing vendor focused on the industrial food market. Its recent financial results prove that being
highly focused can bri...
Published:
2002-04-02
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Abstract:
There is certainly room to ask the fundamental question of whether the traditional practice of RFI/RFP-based selection processes
has been adequate for the task of selecting complex systems. The record indicates there is much room for improvement. In essence,
for complex selections like in the case of ent (...)
Excerpt related to
articles rfp process in procurement:
There is certainly room to ask the fundamental question of whether the traditional practice of RFI/RFP-based selection processes
has been adequate...
Published:
2003-10-27
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Abstract:
This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken,
structural variables, and the advantages and disadvantages of the POC from the client and value-added reseller point of view. (...)
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articles rfp process in procurement:
This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken,
structural variabl...
Published:
2004-07-12
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Abstract:
When companies create or change trading relationships or when they swap out business application systems, information systems
professionals are required to build application system interfaces and alter transaction processing models. Enterprise Application
Integration (EAI) Tools have matured nicely and (...)
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When companies create or change trading relationships or when they swap out business application systems, information systems
professionals are re...
Published:
2000-09-18