What is Light Touch Procurement? Light touch procurement is a simplified and less formalised procurement process that is used for certain specific types of contracts in the European Union. This…
Read More
Buying goods can be deceptive. On the one hand, it is relatively easy to buy goods. You source the goods, you pay for them and you hopefully get the right…
The use of Z-score models can help you to evaluate the financial credibility of companies, whether they are buyers or suppliers. Completing such risk assessments is of particular importance for…
The European Union Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (EU CSD Directive) represents a significant milestone in the realm of corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices. The directive, proposed by…
We work with clients regularly to help them source from near and far shore overseas suppliers. Whether a company is sourcing from the southern mediterranean, far east Asia (from a…
Slavery in the modern supply chain system We have written frequently about the risks of slavery in supply chains since we started as a company in 2014. Modern slavery is…
Below, we outline the importance of EORI registration. It will help those trading goods to operate normally post-Brexit. What is an EORI number? EORI stands for Economic Operators Registration and…
We are often asked how supply options can be improved by clients in the public and private sector. Below, we lay out some of our thoughts on how businesses can…
Enterprise level IT systems require money and time to deliver. They can also impact how employees do their job. So how can you go about procuring the right IT system? We think a…
In this post, we examine a report on public procurement in the National Health Service in the UK. It focuses on bed occupancy and how contract management techniques can be…