Forced labor in North American supply chains has emerged as a major issue for importers to include as part of their compliance programs. This is attributable to the USMCA’s absolute prohibition against the importation of goods made with forced labor and the subsequent actions taken by USMCA parties to introduce forced-labor-related compliance and enforcement mechanisms. Notwithstanding these positive legal and regulatory developments, th...

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You are invited to attend Acquisition Training for the Real World’s Summer Camp event, July 15 - 19, 2024! This week-long series of two hour, virtual training sessions features engaging thought leaders who know the challenges that acquisition professionals face and can provide real-world solutions. Participants can earn up to 10 CLPs over the week! Classes offered this session include: Quest for Clarity: Asking the Right Procurement Ques...

The lineup for GSA’s FAST 2024 “Emerging Innovation and Trends” conference is filled with experts from across the federal government and industry discussing topics crucial to making your next acquisition a success! Register to learn about: How to expedite your acquisition process by using emerging technologies, trending solutions, and best practices GSA’s pricing-control standardization and our automated continuous moni...

No more chasing In two weeks, you’ll learn a proven framework to build Winning Relationships™ that will set you apart from the competition (and that customers love!) THIS EVENT IS FOR: Intermediate to advanced BD and Sales professionals. On-site team members who have direct access to customers. BD supporting roles with customer access (PMs, SMEs, etc.) Teams who need a repeatable customer engagement process and common language to...

This interactive seminar provides an easy-to-understand education for attendees on U.S. Export and Import Controls with practical guidance and exchange on industry best practices in developing and maintaining a successful International Trade Compliance Program. The training will focus on the U.S. Government laws and regulations that apply to the export and import of products, technologies, and services and will highlight the specific practices...

GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service Training (FAST) for professional services will take place on March 27 at 1 p.m. At this virtual event, contracting experts will discuss the most innovative and effective acquisition solutions in the professional services landscape. Join us to learn: the advantages of OASIS+, the next-generation service-based multi-agency contracts; policies and trends affecting professional services and how to stay ahead...

IT modernization remains a critical component for federal agencies looking to improve operational efficiencies, digitize customer experiences and bolster service delivery and government operations. Beyond the technology changes, these efforts are normally complex and fraught with policy, legal, budgetary and workforce challenges, and can take years to fully accomplish. How can agencies successfully navigate the complex maze of technology, proc...

Registration is Closed No more chasing In two weeks, you’ll learn a proven framework to build Winning Relationships™ that will set you apart from the competition (and that customers love!) THIS EVENT IS FOR: Intermediate to advanced BD and Sales professionals. On-site team members who have direct access to customers. BD supporting roles with customer access (PMs, SMEs, etc.) Teams who need a repeatable customer engagement process...

March 3-6, 2024, NCMA will be in Jacksonville, FL to convene the entire acquisition team to support our mission to advance contract management’s nexus with related acquisition communities. NCMA is the neutral forum for real conversations across functions and across government and industry. Nexus is a carefully curated event to create an environment where multi-functional buyer and seller teams train side by side on our shared and pressin...