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Does your business have a plan B in case of a supply chain emergency?

Does your business have a plan B in case of a supply chain emergency?

Does your firm fall into the 66 per cent of…

6 common audit failures for suppliers to avoid

6 common audit failures for suppliers to avoid

Sometimes suppliers will need to undergo an audit as part…

5 steps to following the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

5 steps to following the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were approved at…

How we help suppliers stand out against competitors

How we help suppliers stand out against competitors

Growing your business in a highly-competitive market can be tough,…

How external factors can affect procurement

How external factors can affect procurement

A business is a vulnerable entity that is at the…

New innovations critical to the oil and gas industry

New innovations critical to the oil and gas industry

The Achilles FPAL Industry Outlook Survey revealed that some suppliers…

5 reasons why suppliers should undergo an audit

5 reasons why suppliers should undergo an audit

Even if there is no legal or initial buyer requirement…

Putting modern slavery on the agenda

Putting modern slavery on the agenda

5 actions businesses can take immediately to understand and eliminate…

Cross industry contract opportunities for oil and gas suppliers

Cross industry contract opportunities for oil and gas suppliers

The Oil and Gas industry in the UKCS is in…

How to manage disruption risk when a supplier goes into administration

How to manage disruption risk when a supplier goes into administration

The UK economy has made significant strides towards a strong…

How to engage with your supply chain

How to engage with your supply chain

According to a recent Procurement Leaders Trend Report, almost one-quarter…

Overcoming the Productivity Puzzle in UK Construction

Overcoming the Productivity Puzzle in UK Construction

The UK has been struggling with the productivity puzzle and…