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(3 articles)Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJul 16, 2026UK Firms Face Rising Late Payment & Debt Write-Off Risks
A new risk assessment from Marsh reveals that UK firms are increasingly vulnerable to late payment pressures, supply chain disruptions, and mounting debt write-offs. This represents a structural shift
Global Trade Review (GTR)#late-payment-risk#uk-supply-chain#debt-write-offs
Procurement
ModerateJun 24, 2026Kroger Optimizes Costs Through Supplier Negotiations
Kroger, one of North America's largest grocery retailers, is actively engaging in supplier negotiations and implementing direct sourcing strategies to optimize its cost of goods sold (COGS). This stra
Supply Chain Dive#supplier-negotiations#cost-optimization#direct-sourcing
Procurement
ModerateMay 21, 2026Global Buyers Reassess Supplier Strategies Amid Market Shifts
Global procurement leaders are fundamentally reassessing their supplier relationship models in response to evolving market dynamics, geopolitical tensions, and operational resilience concerns. Rather
vocal.media#supplier-relationships#procurement-strategy#supply-chain-resilience