TPRM & Innovation: How Procurement Departments Are Becoming Catalysts for Product Performance
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 […]
Why integrate media monitoring into your third-party evaluation?
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, […]
Cyber Risk Among Suppliers: A Strategic Priority for Procurement Teams
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 […]
Assess the ESG maturity of third-party partners to optimize your carbon footprint
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 […]
Manage Your Supplier Assessments by Context and Project for a 360° View
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 […]
How to Select Priority KPIs or KRIs for Third-Party Monitoring
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% […]
Scope 3 Data Collection Methodology: Structuring Third-Party Governance for CSRD Compliance
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 […]
Real-Time Monitoring: How to Revolutionize Third-Party Governance?
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 […]
Supplier Evaluation Journey: Optimizing Multi-Regulatory Data Collection
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 […]