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As a single cyberattack can now paralyze an entire production line, identifying cyber vulnerabilities within your supplier network is no longer optional. It has become a strategic lever, at the intersection of business continuity, compliance, and operational resilience. Data That Speaks for Itself Between 2021 and 2023, business disruptions caused by cyberattacks targeting suppliers surged […]

Assessing the ESG maturity of your third-party partners directly impacts your sourcing strategy and the environmental footprint of your operations. Identifying the level of environmental commitment and compliance within your partner ecosystem is now a critical insight for any organization aiming to improve sustainable performance. However, collecting the necessary documents and data can be complex […]

Unlock the Power of Context-Based Evaluations: Gain Clarity and Impact Supplier assessments are often structured as a top-down relationship: from the client (or buyer) to a panel of suppliers. However, these suppliers frequently operate within shared contexts — whether that’s a product, a contract, or an entire supply chain. Managing third-party evaluations by context gives […]

In third-party governance, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) has become a central component in meeting rising expectations for operational resilience. Operations managers and compliance officers now expect dynamic dashboards that clearly rank the risks associated with each third-party partner while taking into account industry specifics and risk profiles. According to a Grant Thornton study, only 45% […]

The transition toward robust environmental reporting, particularly under the CSRD framework, requires both public and private organizations to thoroughly evaluate their indirect emissions, also known as Scope 3. This obligation goes far beyond regulatory compliance. In public housing, government procurement, industrial or retail sectors, the ability to structure solid third-party governance is now critical to the overall performance of an […]

Maintaining reliable application performance and monitoring the supplier ecosystem are now core organizational priorities. CIOs and CFOs increasingly scrutinize the ROI of continuous monitoring, especially when outages can cost hundreds of thousands of euros within hours. With regulatory changes like DORA, NIS 2, and CSRD, a proactive approach rooted in real-time tracking is no longer optional—it’s redefining traditional […]

The complexity of third-party evaluation is intensifying as regulatory requirements multiply. This reality calls for a reform of internal processes and the adoption of collaborative workflows that are essential to ensure compliance while strengthening operational resilience. Optimizing the evaluation journey involves a structured methodology that streamlines document collection, improves supplier quality, and significantly reduces “supplier fatigue.” This context calls for a […]

When it comes to supplier management, focusing on a single risk often means exposing yourself to many others. For a long time, companies have concentrated on financial risks: solvency, credit ratings, payment delays… But recent crises have proven that supplier risks are multiple, systemic, and deeply interconnected. A supplier may be financially sound… yet vulnerable […]

As third-party governance becomes a cornerstone of operational resilience for organizations, Gartner’s Magic Quadrant evaluation standards stand out as an essential benchmark. However, their application within the European market demands a methodical adaptation to incorporate regulatory compliance with DORA, NIS 2, and CSRD, while ensuring data sovereignty and security. This dual imperative shapes how decision-makers in the […]

Faced with increasing regulatory pressure and the rise of sustainable transformation, organizations must rethink their third-party governance. Integrating ESG criteria into third-party evaluation tools has become a critical lever to meet regulatory requirements and the growing expectations of stakeholders. Even with the temporary suspension of CS3D, many companies now view supplier ESG commitment as a key risk factor […]