Tag: strategy

  • Single-source suppliers

    Single-source suppliers Suppliers that provide key materials or services for your production, for which your company does not contract with other suppliers. These suppliers represent a higher risk due to dependency, but they often ensure specialized or proprietary supply critical to business operations.

  • Important suppliers

    Important suppliers Important suppliers are operational or core suppliers, but supply alternatives exist. While these suppliers contribute meaningfully to business operations, their role is less critical compared to strategic suppliers. The availability of alternatives provides flexibility, but maintaining a stable relationship is still beneficial.

  • Strategic supplier

    Strategic supplier Strategic suppliers are core suppliers with limited supply alternatives. These suppliers are critical to the business’s operations and competitiveness, often providing unique or highly specialized products or services. A strong, long-term partnership with these suppliers is essential due to their significant impact on the company’s success.

  • Business transformation

    Business transformation Business transformation refers to a comprehensive, strategic change in an organization’s processes, structures, technology, and/or culture to improve performance, adapt to market demands, and achieve sustainable growth. It typically involves revisiting business models and operations to boost efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, drive innovation, or address challenges like digitalization or competition. This transformation may…

  • Stakeholder

    Stakeholder A stakeholder is any individual, group, or organization with a direct or indirect interest in a company’s activities. They have the potential to influence, or be influenced by, the company’s actions, strategies, and policies. This includes both internal stakeholders (such as employees and shareholders) and external stakeholders (such as clients, suppliers, service providers, media,…

  • Thematic investing 

    Thematic investing  Thematic investing is a future-focused investment approach that targets specific trends or themes anticipated to drive long-term growth. This strategy involves researching macroeconomic, geopolitical, and technological trends expected to evolve over time, such as climate change, disruptive technologies, and changing consumer behavior. By focusing on these megatrends, thematic investing aims to capitalize on…

  • Sustainable Finance Action Plan

    Sustainable Finance Action Plan The Sustainable Finance Action Plan (SFAP) is a major EU policy initiative aimed at promoting sustainable investment across the 27-nations. Introduced by the European Commission in March 2018, the plan responds to the Paris Agreement and the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, aligning with the European Green Deal’s goal of…

  • Sustainable companies

    Sustainable companies Sustainable companies are businesses that operate in a manner that prioritizes long-term environmental, social, and economic health. They focus on minimizing their ecological footprint, promoting social responsibility, and ensuring ethical practices throughout their operations. These companies integrate sustainability into their core strategies, aiming to balance profitability with positive impacts on society and the…

  • Strategic Investment

    Strategic Investment Strategic investment refers to an investment made with the goal of advancing an organization’s long-term objectives, often beyond immediate financial returns. This type of investment typically aligns with a company’s broader mission, such as entering new markets, gaining competitive advantage, securing critical resources, or fostering innovation. Strategic investments are often used in mergers…

  • Net Zero Carbon Pledge and initiative

    Net Zero Carbon Pledge and initiative The Net Zero Carbon Pledge and Net Zero Carbon Initiative both refer to commitments and efforts by organizations, governments, or entities to reduce their carbon emissions to net zero.