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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.

2024 Construction Sector Risks | Navigating Supply Chain Hotspots | A Visual Guide

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.

PPN 03/24:  Making The Common Assessment Standard the New Industry Benchmark

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.  

The 5 qualities of a perfect supplier

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

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

The differences between Lieferkettengesetz (LKSG) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Understanding the differences and similarities between these two pieces of…

Aligning the Building Safety Act through Common Assessment Standard V4

Aligning the Building Safety Act through Common Assessment Standard V4

Investigates the act's history, regulatory updates, and efforts of Build UK’s Common Assessment Standard (CAS) to align industry standards.

White Paper: An introduction to Supply Chain Due Diligence Best Practice

White Paper: An introduction to Supply Chain Due Diligence Best Practice

Companies must now demonstrate a clear understanding of the impact…

A better way to do business with Achilles

A better way to do business with Achilles

A conversation with Smitha Shetty, Achilles Regional Director for APAC.…

7 Steps to best practice supply chain compliance

7 Steps to best practice supply chain compliance

The world’s biggest companies are increasingly finding themselves caught up…

CSRD and EU CS DDD – What’s the difference and what do they mean for business?

CSRD and EU CS DDD – What’s the difference and what do they mean for business?

Legislators within the European Union have been busy for several…

Your quick introduction to the new EU Standards used in Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

Your quick introduction to the new EU Standards used in Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

The first reporting period for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive…

6 value chain jargon terms every procurement and sustainability professional needs to know

6 value chain jargon terms every procurement and sustainability professional needs to know

Supply chain due diligence legislation and value chain impacts are…