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The City of Clearwater  is pleased to announce the launch of its new OpenGov Procurement Vendor Portal! As a vendor, you'll have easy access to important resources, including bidding opportunities, deadlines, and all relevant information. This user-friendly portal offers several benefits: Easy Access: Conveniently view bidding opportunities, deadlines, and important documents. Free to Use: Access the portal and any other governments on the OpenGov Portal at no cost. Centralized Access: A single platform for all bids and proposals, eliminating the need to search multiple sources. Automated Notifications: Real-time alerts for new opportunities, deadlines, and changes, ensuring you never miss a bid. Simplified Submission: Easy-to-use interface for submitting bids and proposals, reducing administrative burden. Clear Communication: Direct communication with government agencies, addressing questions and concerns promptly. Reduced Paperwork: Paperless processes eliminate the need for printing, mailing, and filing documents. Faster Response Times: Quick and efficient submission of bids and proposals. Improved Bid Success: Increased visibility and better understanding of government procurement processes can lead to higher success rates. We encourage all vendors to join the OpenGov Procurement Vendor Portal and experience the benefits firsthand. Huge shoutout to Director of Procurement Lori Vogel and the leadership at the City of Clearwater as they continue there commitment to innovation and excellence! https://lnkd.in/ehGahDjz

City of Tampa Launches OpenGov Procurement Vendor Portal !!! The City of Tampa has successfully implemented OpenGov Procurement to streamline its growing procurement department and achieve its goals. By automating and digitizing processes, the city has enhanced efficiency, increased transparency, and fostered collaboration with vendors. OpenGov Procurement has standardized procedures and documentation, enabling data-driven decision-making and cost savings. Through this comprehensive solution, the City of Tampa has transformed its procurement operations, driving greater efficiency and accountability. As a vendor, you'll have easy access to important resources, including bidding opportunities, deadlines, and all relevant information. This user-friendly portal offers several benefits: Easy Access: Conveniently view bidding opportunities, deadlines, and important documents. Free to Use: Access the portal for free and view bidding opportunities from over 60 Florida governments and others nationwide. We encourage all vendors to join the OpenGov Procurement Vendor Portal and access the 60 Governments that are leveraging OpenGov Procurement. https://https://lnkd.in/e7GVqDJJ

City of Dania Beach, Florida Launches OpenGov Procurement Vendor Portal !!! City of Dania Beach, Florida Beach, FL, has successfully implemented OpenGov Procurement to streamline its growing procurement department and achieve its ambitious goals. By automating and digitizing processes, the city has enhanced efficiency, increased transparency, and fostered collaboration with vendors. OpenGov Procurement has standardized procedures and documentation, enabling data-driven decision-making and cost savings. Through this comprehensive solution, Dania Beach has transformed its procurement operations, driving greater efficiency and accountability. As a vendor, you'll have easy access to important resources, including bidding opportunities, deadlines, and all relevant information. This user-friendly portal offers several benefits: Easy Access: Conveniently view bidding opportunities, deadlines, and important documents. Free to Use: Access the portal at no cost. We encourage all vendors to join the OpenGov Procurement Vendor Portal and experience the benefits firsthand.https://https://lnkd.in/g7XmmaJ9

The City of Rosenberg, TX, is experiencing rapid growth, which means a heavy workload for a procurement department! Luckily, Blake Skiles, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CPPM, CPP, CPC (their one-man procurement army!) found a way to streamline the process. The hero? OpenGov Inc. Procurement! This online system not only automated tasks and freed up Skiles' time, but it also led to some major wins: *225% Increase in Vendor Responses:** More vendors means more competitive bids, especially for booming areas like landscaping. *Supporting HUBs:** OpenGov Procurement helps Rosenberg easily meet state requirements for involving Historically Underutilized Businesses. ⏰ Time Saved & Streamlined Workflow: Automated reminders and a user-friendly system free up valuable time for the procurement team. Struggling with low vendor engagement or a paper-heavy process? Let's chat about how OpenGov Procurement can help your municipality achieve similar results! #procurement #vendormanagement #municipalities #efficiency #eprocurement #competition #publicprocurement

What happens when you tell vendors their RFP proposal will be evaluated anonymously? And actually do it! - Proposal quality will automatically go up. - Competition will increase (you'll see more vendors responding). - Your organization's reputation among vendors will improve. - Your evaluators will pay more attention. - Bias will decrease. - The evaluation outcome becomes more defendable. Here's the reality: When a tender is issued, 60% - 70% of the time, the industry thinks the client already has a vendor, software, or solution in mind. So what? Vendors respond to tenders all the time, and it costs them a lot to do that. So, if vendors look at your tender and don't see a fair chance of winning, what do they do? A - They don't propose (less competition). B - If they decide to propose, what do they do with their written proposal? They won't spend any time on quality and use "Ctrl C + Ctrl V." Have you ever read a proposal that talked about a project that wasn't yours? 🙂 Vendors have been playing the tendering game for years. When the client isn't acting fairly, vendors can tell. It takes more than just saying, "I'm going to be fair." If you want to attract high-performing suppliers to your procurement, you need to implement this. Clients have to change first if they want vendors to act differently. This concept seems easy to do, but it's really hard to do it right. We've done this on over 3,000 procurements. If you see yourself doing this, let me know below or send me a DM. I'll be happy to provide further guidance.

Problem Statement: "Businesses often grapple with the arduous task of finding reliable vendors for their diverse needs, resulting in squandered time, effort, and resources. The absence of a centralized platform for vendor sourcing compounds this issue, leaving businesses feeling exasperated and overwhelmed. Vendrrmate steps in to alleviate these woes by offering businesses a seamless and efficient means to connect with experienced vendors who precisely meet their requirements. With Vendrrmate, businesses bid adieu to the hassles of vendor sourcing, ushering in a new era of tailored solutions. Vendors benefit from direct connectivity with end customers, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Monopolies between vendors and clients become a thing of the past, fostering fair competition and transparency. Vendors can rest assured of receiving timely payments as per agreed terms, while businesses eradicate corruption in service procurement through Vendrrmate. With control over budgeting and service quality, businesses of all sizes can effortlessly open calls, projects, and tenders. Vendrrmate serves as the ultimate facilitator, bridging the gap between businesses and vendors to streamline operations and drive success." https://lnkd.in/grwuZrng

Top 10: Strategic Sourcing Platforms By Aaron McMillan August 07, 2024 10. Proactis Revenue: US$19.37m Employees: 594 CEO: Stephen Line Founded: 1996 Proactis Procure-to-Pay Proactis offers sourcing software to help customers obtain the best value for their needs, improving the effectiveness and transparency of both strategic and tactical sourcing processes – while dramatically reducing administrative time and efforts... 9. Jaggaer Revenue: US$105.4m Employees: 1,000 CEO: Andy Hovancik Founded: 1995 Andy Hovancik, CEO at JAGGAER Jaggaer’s strategic sourcing solutions help organisations optimise expenses and make better purchasing choices. Its software matches ideal suppliers to requests and formalises information gathering and usage... 8. Workday Revenue: US$7.26bn Employees: 18,800 CEO: Carl M. Eschenbach Founded: 200 Workday’s strategic sourcing prides itself on delivering quick ROI, with 99% of surveyed customers achieving ROI within the first year. Its platform is easy to implement, often deployable within four weeks... 7. Basware Revenue: US$750m Employees: 1,400 CEO: Jason Kurtz Founded: 1979 Jason Kurtz, CEO at Basware With a focus on invoice automation and procurement analytics, Basware provides strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration tools to enhance visibility and control over spending... 6. Zycus Revenue: US$350.4m Employees: 1,726 CEO: Aatish Dedhia Founded: 1998 Zycus offers an e-sourcing platform called iSource that automates sourcing, enhances savings and ensures a quick return on investment... 5. SynerTrade Revenue: US$25m Employees: 200 CEO: Olivier Berrouiguet Founded: 1999 SynerTrade empowers businesses to streamline digital procurement processes from strategic sourcing to vendor contracts for direct and indirect material... 4. GEP SMART Revenue: US$1.3bn Employees: 6,000 CEO: Subhash Makhija Founded: 1999 GEP SMART Used as part of GEP's procurement platform or standalone, GEP SMART Sourcing helps businesses find the right suppliers through intuitive sourcing tools. It enables collaboration, evaluates suppliers and authorises new contract awards to maximise spend value... 3. Ivalua Revenue: US$180m Employees: 1,000 CEO: David Khuat-Duy Founded: 2000 Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay software enhances sourcing efforts through automation and streamlining key activities. Advanced analytics and data management tools help procurement teams identify spending patterns, find cost-saving opportunities and make informed decisions... 2. SAP Ariba Revenue: US$33.3bn Employees: 103,000 CEO: Christian Klein Founded: 1996 SAP's headquarters in Walldorf, Germany. Picture: SAP SAP Ariba offers robust solutions for sourcing, procurement and supplier management... 1. Coupa Revenue: US$1bn Employees: 3,076 CEO: Leagh Turner Founded: 2006 A market-leading platform in spend management, Coupa offers a comprehensive suite encompassing strategic sourcing, procurement and supplier risk assessment...

𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 "𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦." Sound familiar? This common response might be holding your business back in more ways than you realize. Have you ever been told, "𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦"? It's a familiar refrain that can be disheartening, but there's more to this statement than meets the eye. Sticking with the same vendors might seem like the safe bet, but it could be costing your business in innovation, flexibility, and even higher costs. In our latest blog post, we explore: 🔑 The hidden risks of vendor complacency 🔑 Why diverse suppliers can bring fresh ideas and innovation 🔑 How finance and procurement can balance vendor loyalty with fresh opportunities Don’t let the comfort of familiarity hold your business back. Discover how staying open to new vendor partnerships can drive growth and innovation. Let’s start a conversation: How do you balance vendor loyalty with the need for fresh innovation and diversity? Share your thoughts—I’d love to hear them! 👇 Read the full blog post here 👇

🤝 Strengthen Your Vendor Relationships! 🤝 Today, let's focus on vendors. Are you ensuring effective communication and mutual respect in your vendor relationships? 💡 Insights: Constant communication and providing all necessary information help vendors perform their best. Avoid exploiting them for free estimates; instead, build a partnership based on trust and clarity. Vendors are the foundation of proper maintenance—without them, you can't even fix the issues. Communication is key to fostering a strong and productive relationship with your vendors. 🌱 Why It Matters: Trust: Regular and clear communication builds trust with vendors. Accuracy: Providing detailed information ensures vendors can deliver quality work. Respect: Treating vendors fairly, including paying for their time and estimates, fosters long-term relationships. Excel in property management by nurturing your vendor partnerships through effective communication and respect. This concludes the first chapter of Insights and Why It matters. I'll be posting more content soon!

Here’s how e-procurement solutions can help you improve your evaluation process and why it’s changing how public agencies perform this important stage of their sourcing process: #eprocurement #publicprocurement https://lnkd.in/g7J89_yW