Industry Insights
We’ve been a pivotal link between buyers and suppliers for nearly 30 years, which gives us the data and perspective to offer unique insights into supply chains and the topics that shape them. Here you’ll find our take on today’s key issues.
Supply Chain Compliance: CUSMA
Nowadays, trade agreements shape not only international commerce, but development and progress in certain industries. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (TMEC), successor to NAFTA, represents a landmark trade deal aimed at fostering economic integration among the North American partners. Among its various provisions, TMEC introduces new standards for supply chain management, posing challenges and opportunities for companies operating within its framework.
What is the value of supply chain auditing?
The increase in the prominence of the ‘S’ of ESG…
A Roadmap for Readiness Part 1: The Procurement Act 2023, What are you doing to get ready?
This 2-part article aims to provide utilities and their suppliers with a roadmap to navigate the complexities of the Procurement Act 2023.
Germany Takes First Steps in Implementing CSRD: What You Need to Know
As one of the first adopters of European supply chain…
PPN 03/24: Making The Common Assessment Standard the New Industry Benchmark
The construction sector is witnessing a notable shift in procurement practices for all contracting authorities. This is particularly noticeable as this article on PPN 03/24 follows closely on the coattails of our previous article surrounding PPN 03/23.
Supply Chain Risk Hotspots to look out for in the Construction Industry for 2024 and beyond
This article looks at pressing concerns poised to shape construction supply chains over the coming months.
Utilities Dynamic Market and Dynamic Market Notice : Everything You Need to Know
The Procurement Act 2023 (expected to go-live in Oct 2024)…
An Introduction to EU Forced Labour Regulation
On the 13 March 2024, the European Union agreed to adopt legislation…
The Importance of Supply Chain Cyber Security in the Energy Sector and Opportunities to Use AI to Help Manage the Risk
This blog aims to dissect the critical importance of supply chain cyber security within the energy sector and outline the promising avenues offered by cyber threat intelligence and artificial intelligence (AI) in managing this high impact risk effectively.
An update on the CSDDD – what it now means for businesses and what is likely to happen next
You could be forgiven for losing track of where things…
Greenstalling: how to avoid the latest net-zero business barrier
You may have heard of greenwashing – but are you prepared for the latest issue that could potentially stop you from reaching your net zero targets?
What are Scope 3 emissions and why do they matter?
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are categorised based on their sources and control within an organization's operations