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Understanding DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act): A Guide for Procurement

Understanding DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act): A Guide for Procurement

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Can your company handle a major IT disruption? Many business assume they’re ready until an unexpected outage or cyberattack proves otherwise. This is an outcome that the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is intended to prevent for businesses in the […]

What's a Good Contingency Planning Process Under DORA?

What’s a Good Contingency Planning Process Under DORA?

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What’s your plan when disaster strikes? Because it’s not a question of “if”— it’s “when.” If it happens at your company, it could get expensive; according to IBM, the number of organizations paying over $50,000 in regulatory fines after a […]

The Role of Incident Reporting Risk Management in DORA Compliance

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The financial industry is highly regulated due to its key role in maintaining economic stability, protecting consumers, and preventing systemic risks. While compliance has been non-negotiable already, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has raised the bar, especially with its […]

Doing Your Third-Party Risk Due Diligence Under DORA

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While third-party vendors can be a huge asset to your business or organization, they also bring serious risks. If a vendor drops the ball on security or compliance, you’re the one who takes the hit. That’s why the Digital Operational […]

How to Conduct a Third-Party Vendor Assessment Under DORA

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Your third-party vendors are vital to your business, but they also bring risks. If one of them drops the ball, it’s not just their problem but yours. That’s why the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) prioritizes vendor assessments.  A well-executed […]

What is Supplier Information Management (SIM)?

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Did you know that inefficient supplier information management can lead to supply chain delays, compliance failures, and missed opportunities for business growth? Without accurate data, you can run into problems that include risk inefficiencies, compliance issues, and delays that could […]

9 Essential Supplier Performance Management KPIs to Track

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Imagine a critical shipment arriving two weeks late. Your production line grinds to a halt, and your customers are left waiting. You don’t have to wait long before some of them aren’t your customers anymore. All of this could have […]

Key Benefits of Supplier Performance Management

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Supplier performance management isn’t just a strategic advantage for businesses today – it’s a necessity. When your vendors consistently meet expectations, you can maintain high standards, minimize risks, and improve operational efficiency – all of which position your company for […]

11 Supplier Performance Management Best Practices

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In any business that relies on external vendors, supplier performance management is key to maintaining smooth operations. When you don’t have a system to track how well your suppliers are meeting expectations, problems like cybersecurity flaws, quality issues, or increased […]

A Complete Guide to Supplier Performance Management (SPM)

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Supplier Performance Management (SPM) is more important than ever as organizations up-level their procurement function and build long-term relationships with strategic vendors and suppliers. With complex supply chains and digital operational resilience top of mind, SPM helps businesses ensure suppliers […]

RFP Process Best Practices: 10 Steps to Success

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The Request for Proposal (RFP) process is essential to selecting the right suppliers and ensuring a strong partnership that benefits both parties. Done right, an RFP can help you compare suppliers, evaluate their strengths, and choose the one that best […]

How to Create and Use a Vendor Selection Matrix

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Choosing the right vendors is a key factor in the success of any business project, but with so many options, how do you pick a winner? That’s where a vendor selection matrix can be indispensable. A vendor selection matrix makes […]

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