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In a constantly evolving regulatory environment, French companies face increasing challenges in complying with Sapin II law, particularly regarding anti-corruption efforts. These requirements are especially critical in strategic sectors such as the public sector, construction, industry, and retail, where partner-related risks are omnipresent. Automating compliance controls through advanced technological solutions offers an effective way to manage these complex issues. By […]

Supplier due diligence has become a critical component of third-party governance in a context where nearly 50% of mergers fail due to inadequate partner assessment. This structured approach to collaborative evaluation enables organizations to build operational resilience while ensuring regulatory compliance. The due diligence process is based on a proven methodology of gathering and analyzing third-party information. It systematically covers six critical […]

The digital transformation of supply chains creates new opportunities but also exposes organizations to growing vulnerabilities. In 2025, third-party compliance assessment and management becomes a major strategic issue as 45% of global organizations will have suffered supply chain attacks, three times more than in 2021. Given this shift, third-party governance has become a top priority, especially in critical sectors such as […]

Identifying and evaluating critical third parties is becoming a key challenge with the NIS 2 Directive, which is reshaping strategic partner governance across Europe. This regulatory shift, affecting approximately 300,000 institutions, redefines collaborative evaluation requirements for third parties in critical sectors such as construction, industry, retail, and the public sector. At the heart of this transformation […]

The retail and distribution sector plays a crucial role in the French economy, orchestrating a vast network of subcontractors and suppliers. These stakeholders contribute to both supply chain management and the final customer experience. Among them, installers and delivery partners represent critical links in the value chain. However, this sector faces major challenges: ensuring subcontractor […]

In a context where 38% of companies have experienced major disruptions due to third-party partners over the past three years, third-party governance is becoming a strategic imperative. This reality is even more critical as 90% of organizations now consider third-party risk management a growing priority. Effective third-party management relies on a holistic approach integrating six key areas of expertise: Legal […]

In a market valued at $8.3 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $18.7 billion by 2030, third-party governance is becoming a strategic pillar for organizations. In response to the rapidly evolving business world, Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) is profoundly transforming traditional risk management practices. The traditional approach, focused on internal processes, is no longer sufficient […]

Integrating information systems into TPRM platforms has become a major strategic issue for organizations. A recent study reveals that 41% of companies experienced a serious third-party breach in the past 12 months, underlining the urgency to adopt robust third-party governance solutions. In this context, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)platforms are evolving to offer a more collaborative and […]

Third-party cybersecurity has become a major strategic concern for organizations in 2025. According to AgileBuyer, 65% of procurement departments consider supplier failures a critical risk, while 42% list cyberattacks as their second most pressing concern. This challenge is especially acute in certain sectors: 88% of heavy industries anticipate major supplier-related risks, and 68% of IT/Telecom companies […]

Amid increasing regulatory demands and the growing complexity of value chains, third-party governance has become a strategic imperative for European organizations. With over 430,000 third parties managed on its platform, Aprovall supports this transformation by combining regulatory expertise with technological innovation. Automated due diligence is revolutionizing third-party evaluation by leveraging AI-powered predictive document analysis, sector-specific intelligent workflows, and real-time multi-source […]