Tag #Procurement

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Alberta Health Contracts Under Investigation Amid Corruption Allegations

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced an external review into allegations of corruption in healthcare contracts following a lawsuit alleging government interference in securing overpriced deals for private contractors, prompting the resignation of a cabinet minister.

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Record Federal Outsourcing Spending Sparks Opposition Criticism

Federal spending on outsourcing reached a record $17.8 billion in 2023, a 13.5% increase, contradicting the Liberal government's pledges to cut back on outside help, prompting criticism from opposition MPs who point to a lack of oversight and wasteful spending.

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EU Threatens Legal Action Against Netherlands Over NS Rail Concession

The European Commission threatens legal action against the Netherlands for granting the NS exclusive rights to operate main rail lines without an open tender, violating EU rules and prompting complaints from other railway operators. The Netherlands has two months to comply or face legal proceedings.

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IDF Seeks Budget for Underground Facilities After Iranian Attack

Following an Iranian attack, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are requesting a significant budget increase for the construction of underground facilities. This decision raises questions regarding its strategic effectiveness and prioritization of resources in light of existing vulnerabilities and the...

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Aukus Submarine Agency Under Review Amid Millions in Consulting Fees

Australia's \$368bn Aukus submarine program is facing a government review amid concerns about the Australian Submarine Agency's (ASA) spending, including \$9.5m on McKinsey consultants and over \$1m on executive training, while still owing France \$1.6bn for cancelled conventional submarines.

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Dutch Mask Deal Fraud Trial

Sywert van Lienden and two others face trial for fraud related to a €100 million mask deal during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Controversy Erupts Over Spain's €2.5 Billion "Dragón" Military Vehicle Program

The Spanish Popular Party spokesperson criticized the €2.5 billion "Dragón" 8x8 armored vehicle program, citing delays, size issues, and insufficient firepower, leading to a clash with the Secretary of State for Defence who defended the program despite acknowledging delays and called the accusations...

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State Department Denies Tesla Armored Vehicle Contract

The U.S. State Department denied awarding Tesla a $400 million contract for armored electric vehicles, clarifying that a budget document listing the potential purchase was a preliminary forecast, not a confirmed agreement, and the solicitation is currently on hold.

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Reeco Raises $15M to Revolutionize Hotel Procurement

Reeco, an AI-driven hotel procurement platform, raised $15 million in Series A funding, bringing its total to $25 million, to expand its platform that has already seen 800% growth in two years by digitizing procurement, inventory, and accounts payable for hundreds of hotels.

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Molex's Successful SAP Business Network Implementation: A Case Study in Change Management

Molex, a global electronics manufacturer, implemented SAP Business Network to improve supply chain collaboration, increasing purchase order confirmation rates from 30% to 88% and reducing PO processing time by 4-5 days through a methodical change management program and process monitoring tool.

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Liberia LTA Postpones Hearing Amidst Cybersecurity Bidding Irregularities

A hearing into irregularities in Liberia's LTA bidding process for a Cybersecurity project was postponed on November 26, 2024, due to the LTA's failure to appear, prompting concerns of corruption and lack of transparency; the LTA has yet to name the winning bidder.

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Canadian Government's IT Procurement Scandal

The Canadian government's IT procurement system is riddled with waste and abuse, as evidenced by a recent fraud case involving seven programmers who defrauded the government of millions.

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