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What 32 APMP Members Told Us About the Future of Proposals
We talked to 32 APMP members across 6 continents about their proposal workflows. The consensus: AI is coming to proposals, but only if it respects the template.
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AI-powered proposal writing for bid teams. From RFP analysis to winning PowerPoint proposals.
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We Are Proud Sponsors of APMP BPC Nashville 2025! (May 18–21)
We’re excited to announce that CLIWANT will be at APMP’s Bid & Proposal Conference (BPC) 2025 in Nashville — the world’s largest in-person event for bid, proposal, tender, capture, and business development professionals! Why Attend BPC? * Hands-on education & official APMP certifications * Inspiring talks from leading experts and
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The Data Behind contrl: How Northwestern Proved AI-Assisted Proposals Win More
A Northwestern Kellogg study validated what proposal teams have suspected: AI-assisted proposals are more complete, more compliant, and more likely to win.
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How DOGE Is Reshaping Federal Contracting: A Northwestern Kellogg Perspective
Federal contracting is shifting under DOGE. Our research with Northwestern Kellogg examines what government efficiency initiatives mean for proposal teams and how to adapt.
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DOGE by the Numbers: What Government Efficiency Looks Like in Practice
Although the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is widely recognized, few people actively track the detailed data it publishes in real time at doge.gov. DOGE maintains an expanding set of dashboards offering real-time visibility into federal savings, payments, spending, regulations, and workforce size. This article provides a high-level snapshot
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Responding to RFPs: Why SMEs and Enterprises Face the Same Struggles
The Universal RFP Challenge After speaking with numerous industry players, one thing is crystal clear: anyone dealing with RFPs (Requests for Proposals) is experiencing pain. SMEs and large enterprises may approach the RFP process differently, but the struggle remains universal. For SMEs, the challenge lies in handling a smaller number
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Before You Bid: Why the Go/No-Go Decision Defines Success
Deciding whether to pursue or pass on a bid, known as the go/no-go decision, is one of the most pivotal aspects of procurement. Yet, many organizations still rely on instinct, internal discussions, or sales-driven urgency rather than structured evaluation frameworks. Industry data shows that companies with a formalized go/
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How Enterprises and SMEs Approach Procurement Differently
The procurement landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, shaped by technological advancements, competitive pressures, and evolving government regulations. In 2023 alone, U.S. federal agencies spent over $759 billion on contracts. The competition for these contracts is fierce, and understanding how enterprises and SMEs navigate bidding is essential to building a
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Why We Sponsored APMP BPC Nashville 2025
We sponsored APMP's largest conference because the proposal management community is exactly who contrl is built for. Nashville was our introduction.
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CLIWANT Engages with Google's VP of Government Affairs to Shape the Future of Public Procurement
CLIWANT had the privilege of meeting Wilson L. White, Vice President of Government Affairs at Google in Singapore. With Singapore leading the charge in digital transformation, the public sector is making bold moves to modernize government services. It’s inspiring to see a tech powerhouse like Google and an AI-driven
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What We Took Away from OpenAI Builder Lab in Seoul
OpenAI invited us to Builder Lab in Seoul. The conversations with Sam Altman and the OpenAI team reinforced our conviction that domain-specific AI beats general-purpose tools for high-stakes workflows like proposals.
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CLIWANT Collaborates with Minerva on a Transformative Civic Project
CLIWANT is thrilled to announce a partnership with Minerva University, a San Francisco-based institution renowned as one of the most selective and innovative educational institutions in the world. Together, we are collaborating on a civic project that leverages Gen-AI to detect and analyze risk factors in large-scale project documents while