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Procurement strategy, metrics and decision-making for modern supply chains.

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Supply Chain Risks in Renewable Energy Projects (UK Guide for 2026)

Supply Chain Risks in Renewable Energy Projects (UK Guide for 2026)

30 Mar 2026

The UK’s transition to renewable energy is accelerating rapidly, with major investment in wind, solar and energy infrastructure projects. However, behind this growth lies a critical challenge: supply chain risk. From material shortages to supplier compliance issues, renewable energy projects are increasingly exposed to disruption. Without the right controls in place, these risks can lead to delays, cost overruns and reputational damage. This guide explores the key supply chain risks in UK renewable energy projects and how to manage them effectively.

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10 Supply Chain Metrics Every Procurement Team Should Track

10 Supply Chain Metrics Every Procurement Team Should Track

13 Mar 2026

Modern procurement teams are responsible for far more than sourcing goods and negotiating contracts. They play a critical role in ensuring supplier compliance, managing risk and maintaining efficient supply chains. To perform this role effectively, procurement teams must rely on data-driven decision making. Tracking the right supply chain metrics enables organisations to measure supplier performance, identify inefficiencies and improve procurement outcomes. Below are ten essential procurement metrics that every organisation should monitor to strengthen supply chain performance.

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Public Procurement Threshold Changes in 2026: What Buyers & Suppliers Need to Know

Public Procurement Threshold Changes in 2026: What Buyers & Suppliers Need to Know

27 Feb 2026

From 1 January 2026, updated public procurement threshold values will apply across the UK. These changes will affect which contracts fall within the full regulatory scope of the Procurement Act 2023, altering compliance obligations for both contracting authorities and suppliers. While threshold adjustments happen periodically, their practical impact is often underestimated. Changes in threshold values can shift contracts into (or out of) full regulatory coverage affecting advertising requirements, evaluation processes, transparency obligations and audit risk. Understanding what these changes mean and how to prepare is essential for procurement teams and bidders alike.

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Why the U.S. Market Needs Digital Supply Chain Transformation

Why the U.S. Market Needs Digital Supply Chain Transformation

16 Feb 2026

U.S. construction and infrastructure organisations are operating in an increasingly complex environment. They are facing: • Heightened regulatory compliance demands (OSHA, FDA, DOL, Buy American Act, cybersecurity requirements such as CMMC). • Greater supplier diversity and inclusion expectations from public and private sector buyers. • Ongoing supply chain disruption caused by trade tensions, natural disasters and labour shortages. • Pressure to demonstrate measurable ESG performance across sourcing, operations and sustainability reporting. At the same time, many organisations still rely on spreadsheets, email chains and manual document tracking to manage suppliers. That approach is no longer sustainable. To remain competitive and compliant, companies must transition from fragmented supplier administration to a digitally integrated supply chain ecosystem that delivers visibility, governance and accountability at scale.

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Lean Construction and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI): A Practical Guide

Lean Construction and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI): A Practical Guide

12 Feb 2026

Construction procurement is evolving. Traditional “design–bid–build” models often create adversarial relationships, cost overruns and late-stage risk discovery. In response, many organisations are adopting lean construction principles combined with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) to improve outcomes. These approaches shift the focus from transactional procurement to collaborative delivery reducing waste, improving efficiency and creating long-term value.

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Supplier Diversity and ESG in US Procurement: Why It Matters and How Digital Tools Can Drive Success

Supplier Diversity and ESG in US Procurement: Why It Matters and How Digital Tools Can Drive Success

10 Feb 2026

In the modern US business landscape, procurement isn’t just about cost and compliance anymore; it’s about purpose, equity, and sustainability. Organisations large and small are placing Supplier Diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) objectives at the centre of their procurement strategies to align with corporate values, satisfy customer expectations, and meet evolving regulatory and reporting frameworks. While traditional supplier management focuses on delivery reliability and compliance, forward-thinking organisations recognise that building diverse and sustainable supply chains delivers measurable value: deeper innovation, stronger community impact, and long term resilience.

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Using Data to Drive Better Tender Selection in UK Construction

Using Data to Drive Better Tender Selection in UK Construction

02 Feb 2026

Tender selection in UK construction is evolving beyond price and compliance forms to become a strategic, data-driven decision process. By leveraging supplier compliance history, performance indicators, capacity insights and commercial behaviour data, organisations can make more informed, objective and defensible decisions ultimately improving delivery outcomes and strengthening supply chain performance. This approach supports better governance, reduces risk and aligns procurement outcomes with commercial and operational goals providing a competitive advantage for organisations serious about supply chain excellence.

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Introducing Mobilize, the Next-Generation End-to-End Supply-Chain & Procurement Platform

Introducing Mobilize, the Next-Generation End-to-End Supply-Chain & Procurement Platform

17 Nov 2025

Mobilize is Liaison Systems’ next-generation, end-to-end supply-chain and procurement platform designed to replace fragmented, manual processes with a single intelligent system. Built on the proven foundations of the Samson platform, Mobilize addresses the growing complexity of modern supply chains by unifying supplier onboarding, compliance, performance monitoring, and procurement into one configurable solution.

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