Nov 10, 2026 | Supply Chain Management
What Should a Supplier Risk Assessment Actually Cover? Most businesses have some form of process for assessing and approving suppliers. There might be a questionnaire, a request for insurance certificates, financial checks, quality accreditations or evidence of...
Sep 24, 2026 | Supply Chain Management
We spend a lot of time asking whether our suppliers are performing well enough. Are they delivering on time? Is quality where it needs to be? Are prices competitive? Are they responsive when something goes wrong? All perfectly reasonable questions. But there is...
Sep 4, 2026 | Supply Chain Management
In our last article, I wrote about the importance of understanding what you are actually buying before asking a supplier for a better price. There is another question that matters just as much. Are you still buying it from the right supplier? Most businesses have some...
May 20, 2026 | Supply Chain Management
More SMEs are seeking supply chain support because operational pressure is increasing. Costs remain high. Supplier performance remains inconsistent. Margins are under pressure. And many businesses are spending more time reacting than staying in control. What’s...
May 14, 2026 | Supply Chain Management
Most SME manufacturers don’t have a margin problem They have a visibility problem. And that’s where control starts to break down. What’s Actually Happening In most manufacturing businesses, margin is not a single number. It sits across: products jobs customers...
Apr 21, 2026 | Supply Chain Management
Why are SMEs turning to Fractional Procurement Directors during this period of Global volatility? Many SMEs are now turning to fractional procurement directors and procurement advisory support to help navigate increasing cost pressure and supply chain uncertainty....
