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What does the perfect supplier look like in the eyes of the world’s biggest corporations? You might say that the perfect supplier is simply one that can supply whatever it is that the buyer needs, but in this era of supply chain legislation and increased…

As one of the first adopters of European supply chain due diligence legislation with the Lieferkettengesetz (LkSG) Germany has recently unveiled a draft bill for transposing the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive into national law. What does that mean for businesses operating in Germany? The bill…

By Rhiarn Warner Community Manager – BuildingConfidence In June 2018 the UK faced widespread shortages of beer, soft drinks and meat as the nation felt the ill effects of a carbon dioxide shortage. The problem arose due to a supply chain issue where numerous mainland…

Zero harm is the holy grail of occupational health and safety. In the construction sector particularly that ideal can seem like a distant dream. The industry’s accident rate was three times the all-sector average among EU countries in 2018 – the latest year for which…

The introduction of GDPR on 25th May was just the start, rather than the finish line for any GDPR projects.  There was never going to be a big bang – GDPR compliance isn’t a one-off thing and will continue to have a big impact on…

As part of its 2018 autumn budget, the UK Government has announced a 30% increase in spending on infrastructure projects and a £30bn package for England’s roads. While great news for SME suppliers, it is critical that supplier performance is rigorously benchmarked and scrutinised before…

The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive is a significant development in the European Union’s approach to supply chain regulation. When it comes into force, this Directive will require companies to implement effective supply chain due diligence processes to prevent and mitigate negative human…