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Impact of the European Union Deforestation Regulation on procu...

In a long-term move towards environmental sustainability, the European Union (EU) approved a regulation in May 2023 aimed at combating deforestation.

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Why upskilling the procurement function is a strategic imperat...

In this article, we explore the necessity of upskilling in procurement, typical use cases that illustrate the transformation, and how organizations can effectively prepare their teams for the future.

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Forging ahead: Sourcing Strategies for Green Steel

What will be essential for industry players to benefit from the transition, secure supply and drive Scope 3 decarbonisation across their supply chains?

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Navigating the power cable supply crunch: A resilience framewo...

Electricity utility companies face a critical cable supply shortage, driven by increasing demand and limited supply.

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Extreme weather events in Europe rise 48% to 17,000 in past tw...

The number of extreme weather events in Europe (including the UK) has increased by 48% to 16,956 in 2023/24 (year-end February 6)*, up from 11,442 in 2021/22, adding to the volatility of food prices says supply chain experts INVERTO, part of Boston Consulting Group.

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Insolvencies of UK food and drink manufacturer companies surge...

The number of food and drink manufacturing companies entering insolvency has increased by 108% to 287 in the year to the end of June 2023, compared to 138 the previous year says international procurement and supply chain management consultancy INVERTO, part of Boston Consulting Group.

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Managing volatility in raw materials procurement

In a world increasingly shaken by geopolitical risks, blocked supply chains, and a strong dependence on critical raw materials, companies must rethink their raw material procurement strategies.

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Strengthening pharmaceutical supply chain resilience

The EU Medicines Alliance advocates a “derisking” strategy rather than complete decoupling from external API sources.

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Critical Raw Materials Act: Proactively shaping change

If European businesses are serious about making the transition to climate neutrality, they must explore its their own natural resources.

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Near- and friendshoring: Increasing supply chain resilience

Near- and friendshoring are no longer short-lived fads: around two-thirds of the respondents to our survey intend to restructure their supply chains accordingly in the coming years.