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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Upper-Tier Suppliers: The (Too Often) Overlooked Risk in Your Supply Chain Modern procurement chains rely on a multitude of actors, each contributing to value creation—extraction, manufacturing, assembly… The final product is never the result of a single supplier but rather the outcome of an often international ecosystem. Yet, most organizations still focus their efforts and […]

The growing interest of investors and businesses in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria comes with significant challenges in assessing third-party partners. According to the DLA Piper report, ESG evaluation of external providers has become critical, particularly with the CS3D directive (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence) coming into force on July 25, 2024. This directive requires […]

The NIS2 Directive redefines cybersecurity requirements for critical entities and their third-party governance across Europe. With over 1.8 million companies indirectly affected via their supply chains (NIS2 Quality Mark – 2025), identifying critical third parties is now a strategic imperative for key sectors like construction and public services. This regulation mandates a dynamic mapping of […]

The ESG strategy (Environment, Social, Governance) has become a fundamental pillar of corporate operational resilience. According to the 2025 Supply Chain ESG Risk Outlook by LRQA, over half of sourcing countries are now classified as high or extreme ESG risk, challenging the common perception that Western markets are inherently safer. This new reality demands a […]

In today’s world of interconnected supply chains, businesses can no longer afford to manage their supplier relationships blindly. A partner’s financial health can quickly become a critical risk factor. This is precisely the view of procurement leaders, who rank the risk of third-party financial failure as their number one concern, according to the AgileBuyer study. […]