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Data as Doctrine: A Cost Engineer’s Creed
The Golden Rule: Bring the Data W.E. Deming’s famous words, “In God we trust. All others must bring data,” isn’t just a witty joke—it’s the bedrock of any disciplined approach to problem-solving. Deming’s point illuminates the indispensable role of data, measurement, and analysis in evaluating current performance against pre-established standards. In essence, it’s the cornerstone […]
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When Fires Are Your Day Job: Reclaiming Control in GovCon Contract Management
When you signed up to be a government contract management professional, you probably didn’t think ‘professional firefighter’ would be in the job description. And what about those data calls? As you quickly learned, they’re merely the visible tip of a melting iceberg. Below the murky waterline, an array of hidden struggles shapes the landscape of […]
Read MoreUnison Marketplace Extended Hours Begins Sept. 5th to Meet Market Demand
The tempo is picking up in the federal procurement world. With less than one month left in the federal fiscal year, buy activity is at its highest. To help you finish strong, Unison Marketplace will be extending hours through the end of the Fiscal Year. Our U.S.-based Marketplace Support and Buyer Support teams are just a phone […]
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Transforming the Landscape of Department of Defense Proposals: A Case for Technological Evolution
The Challenges in DoD Proposals The current state of affairs in government contract proposals is ripe for technological advancement. Both government agencies and industry stakeholders are in agreement about the formidable task it has become to produce and evaluate cost proposals for new development contracts. Each large Department of Defense (DoD) competitive proposal mandates a […]
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Easing the Pain of Manual Data Entry & Migration: A Turning Point for GovCon Professionals
Challenges in the Life of a Contracts Professional Caught in a whirlwind of ever-increasing demands, GovCon contracts professionals find themselves in a routine filled with administrative burdens rather than strategic initiatives. They are forced to spend their time being reactive – responding to customer data calls, working to catch up with business development, confirming finance […]
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