We make your supply chain transparent.

Supply Chain Traceability.

Today, value creation takes place within globally interconnected supply chains. The more complex these networks become, the greater the risk of information gaps, missing evidence, and incomplete documentation. We help companies systematically collect and evaluate relevant information along the supply chain and make it usable for regulatory compliance.

What we do.

We help companies establish transparency throughout global supply chains and make regulatory information available. To this end, we identify legal requirements, derive specific information, evidence, and documentation needs from them, and lay the groundwork for sound decision-making.

Building on this, we assist with the collection, verification, and documentation of relevant supply chain data. We structure communication with suppliers, assist with inquiries, and ensure that information is not only collected but also made traceable, analyzable, and usable.

Through reporting and risk assessment, we create transparency regarding existing information gaps, potential risks, and next steps. This establishes a solid foundation for greater security, better decisions, and supply chain traceability that can be leveraged over the long term.

We make supply chain information transparent, traceable, and usable for regulatory purposes.

Services.

Laws & Requirements

Regulatory requirements for supply chains are constantly changing. It is crucial to identify early on which regulations apply to products, materials, markets, and suppliers, and what information is required as a result.

We translate legal requirements into specific information, evidence, and documentation needs throughout the supply chain.

Added value

Early transparency regarding relevant requirements
Clarity regarding required information and supporting documentation
Reduced internal research and coordination efforts
Better decision-making foundations for management and business units
Greater certainty regarding regulatory requirements throughout the supply chain

Our services

Monitoring of relevant regulatory requirements for global supply chains
Research on new and amended regulations
Interpretation and classification of relevant regulations
Identification of specific information, evidence, and documentation requirements
Preparation of regulatory requirements for functional departments and operational teams
Ad hoc responses to regulatory and supply chain-related inquiries

Data Management & Supplier Communication

Traceability only works if relevant information is collected, verified, and documented in a structured manner. Clear communication with suppliers is crucial for this, especially in global supply chains.

We provide support in defining information requirements, communicating with suppliers, and structuring relevant supply chain data.

Added value

Higher data quality through structured verification
Less effort in supplier communication
Transparent information to meet regulatory requirements
Reduction of information gaps
A solid foundation for long-term traceability

Our services

Collection, review, and documentation of relevant supply chain data
Development of clear information requirements for suppliers
Support with inquiries, additional requests, and follow-up questions
Review and validation of incoming information, evidence, and documents
Structured storage and processing of relevant data
Establishment of robust processes and documentation structures

Reporting & Risk Assessment

Gaps in information often only become apparent when documentation is missing or regulatory requirements must be met on short notice. Structured reporting helps to clarify the current status of supply chain transparency and assess risks early on.

We provide transparency regarding existing data, missing documentation, information gaps, and potential areas requiring action.

Added value

A clear overview of the current status of supply chain transparency
Early detection of information gaps and risks
Better decision-making foundations for management and business units
Greater assurance regarding regulatory requirements
More targeted management of next steps along the supply chain

Our services

Regular reporting on the status of data availability
Overview of outstanding documentation and existing information gaps
Assessment of information for completeness and usability
Analysis of potential risks along the supply chain
Development of specific measures to improve data quality
Support in prioritizing next steps

Insights.

The new EU Battery Regulation.

Since 2006, the placing on the market and the associated requirements for batteries and accumulators as well as spent batteries and accumulators have been regulated by Directive 2006/66/EC. The Directive has been amended several times, most recently in 2013. On December 10, 2020, a proposal for the new Battery Regulation was published by the European Commission, with its new regulation repealing the existing Battery Directive 2006/66/EC. This draft proposal is scheduled to enter into force on January 1, 2022.

The new supply chain law:
A step toward precaution against human rights abuses.

The new supply chain law on compliance with human rights along the entire supply chain is to be passed by the end of 2021. With the new law, small to large companies will be confronted with new requirements. Now they are supposed to take extensive compliance measures (such as setting up a risk management system, conducting regular risk analyses, adopting a policy statement, etc.) to ensure the protection of human rights in connection with related supply chains.

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References.

Reduce tariffs on steel, aluminium and other product groups.

Rising US punitive tariffs on steel, aluminium and numerous other product groups drastically increase import costs. With a structured information base and clear compliance processes, companies can reduce unnecessary Section-232 surcharges, gain transparency over their supply chains and secure the economic viability of their US exports.

Professional supplier queries - efficiently obtain data for regulatory requirements.

Closing data gaps in the regulatory area ensures compliance with all legal requirements and minimizes the risk of compliance violations. A complete database is the basis for a large number of product compliance requirements.