Industry Insights
We’ve been a pivotal link between buyers and suppliers for nearly 30 years, which gives us the data and perspective to offer unique insights into supply chains and the topics that shape them. Here you’ll find our take on today’s key issues.
OECD Guidelines on Supply Chains in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) plays a…
2024 Construction Sector Risks | Navigating Supply Chain Hotspots | A Visual Guide
This latest infographic provides a visual strategic overview of the pressing concerns poised to shape construction supply chains over the coming months.
A Roadmap for Readiness Part 1: The Procurement Act 2023, What are you doing to get ready?
This 2-part article aims to provide utilities and their suppliers with a roadmap to navigate the complexities of the Procurement Act 2023.
PPN 03/24: Making The Common Assessment Standard the New Industry Benchmark
The construction sector is witnessing a notable shift in procurement practices for all contracting authorities. This is particularly noticeable as this article on PPN 03/24 follows closely on the coattails of our previous article surrounding PPN 03/23.
Utilities Dynamic Market and Dynamic Market Notice : Everything You Need to Know
The Procurement Act 2023 (expected to go-live in Oct 2024)…
The 5 qualities of a perfect supplier
What does the perfect supplier look like in the eyes…
Navigating the PPN 03/23 alongside the Common Assessment Standard: Efficient, Compliant Procurement
PPN 03/23 revises procurement to streamline and standardise selection of suppliers. It aims to provide clarity to the pre-qualification process
Complexity in Natural Resources: The Benefits of a Unified Approach to Supplier Risk Management
Natural resources come from diverse and remote locations. Extracting, processing, and transporting them involves complex supply chains and many stakeholders.
The differences between Lieferkettengesetz (LKSG) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Understanding the differences and similarities between these two pieces of…
The Evolution of Building Safety: The Building Safety Act, Amendments, and Aligning with Industry Standards
Investigates the act's history, regulatory updates, and efforts of Build UK’s Common Assessment Standard (CAS) to align industry standards.
Best Practice for Navigating Evolving Risks in Global Supply Chains : Strategies for an Interconnected World
In an increasingly interconnected world, where commerce knows no borders and supply chains span continents, the business landscape can be full of opportunity, but also fraught with risk.
Achilles Experience: Achilles supports FirstGroup to enhance existing supply chain risk and supplier management processes
FirstGroup is a leading private sector provider of public transport,…