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In response to increasing regulatory demands (CSRD, CSDDD) and growing stakeholder pressure, organizations understand they must integrate ESG into their supplier management processes. Yet with evolving standards, a lack of appropriate tools, and competing priorities, getting started can quickly feel overwhelming. A Supplier ESG Project… That Often Gets Stuck Many procurement departments and ESG managers […]
2026: A Turning Point in Third-Party Evaluation Third-party management is undergoing a major transformation. Until now, companies have focused their evaluations on the most immediate risks: supplier financial stability, ethical compliance, and fraud prevention related to banking information. These areas remain critical. But by 2026, TPRM (Third Party Risk Management and Compliance) will broaden its scope to […]
As supply chains grow more complex and geographically dispersed, companies can no longer afford to assess only their direct suppliers. Major risks—whether related to cybersecurity, corruption, or production continuity—can emerge much deeper in the chain. A single raw material supplier at tier 8 can jeopardize an entire production line. This is why expanding risk assessments […]
In many industries, document submission remains a time-consuming task for subcontractors, especially SMEs. Insurance certificates, legal documents, compliance records… these must be provided regularly, often via complex, paid platformsor manual processes that consume time and energy. The result: growing supplier fatigue, fueled by redundant requests, unintuitive interfaces, and a lack of automation. A Key Issue for Buyers […]
France’s reindustrialization is underway. Driven by the ambitions of the France 2030 plan, the ecological transition, and economic sovereignty challenges, it’s about much more than simply bringing factories back onto national soil. It requires a deep rethink of sourcing, evaluation, and supplier management processes. Restoring independence and economic sovereignty has become a major strategic issue […]
In a context where third-party ecosystems are expanding, organizations can no longer afford to manage their vendor relationships blindly. Companies are now selecting partners based on increasingly specific criteria, and many have implemented risk mapping tools to gain a clearer view of the risks posed by their subcontractors. They must actively manage third-party risks. According […]
Innovation is no longer a luxury. For industries such as manufacturing, construction, luxury goods, or retail, it is a strategic necessity — essential for differentiation, regulatory compliance, and staying competitive in increasingly volatile markets. As products become more complex and development cycles accelerate, Procurement Departments are being called to the forefront. Their mission goes far […]
With the rapid acceleration of digital information and the proliferation of media sources, real-time monitoring of your third-party partners’ media presence has become a critical strategic issue. Media monitoring is now an essential part of collaborative evaluation processes for any analyst seeking a comprehensive view of third-party risk. Whether the information is positive or negative, […]
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 […]
