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Supply & Procurement

Procurement transformation: what CPOs really face

CPOs are under pressure: in addition to costs and efficiency, they must focus on sustainability, compliance, and risk. Research shows that many organizations are still struggling with supplier onboarding, emissions management, and data quality. Without up-to-date and reliable data, structural supplier lifecycle management remains impossible. Altares Dun & Bradstreet shows how solutions such as D&B Risk Analytics help procurement teams make faster, smarter, and more sustainable decisions.

Compliance

Compliance vs risk management: what is the difference and why do you need both?

Compliance and risk management may seem similar, but they actually complement each other. While compliance focuses on laws and regulations, risk management looks at broader business risks. Together, they form the basis for continuity, agility, and trust in a complex environment.

Credit Risk Management

Why “no news” can still be bad news

“No news is good news” sounds familiar, but in credit risk, silence can mean just the opposite. The absence of signals often does not mean that nothing is going on, but that you cannot see it. In this blog, you can read how silence can be misleading, which risks remain undetected as a result, and why up-to-date data and monitoring are indispensable for preventing surprises.

Credit Risk Management

How to stay ahead of risks as a procurement professional with insights from Altares Dun & Bradstreet

Pressure on supply chains is increasing: bankruptcies, sanctions lists, and quality issues are constantly lurking. In this blog, you can read how, as a procurement professional, you can use insights from Altares Dun & Bradstreet to identify and manage supplier risks at an early stage. This will strengthen continuity, compliance, and cost control within your organization.

Sales & Marketing

Beat the system: how KPIs trigger creative behavior

KPIs provide direction and make performance measurable. But in sales, they are just as often cleverly managed: polishing figures, moving deals, or only registering leads when they are almost finalized. Not out of laziness, but because targets and bonuses drive behavior. The result: nice dashboards, but a skewed picture of reality.

Sales & Marketing

Swipe right on the right leads

Sales and dating have more in common than you might think. It's not about having as many conversations as possible, but about finding the right connection. With reliable data, good listening skills, and smart timing, you can increase your chances of finding a valuable match. Read how to go from first contact to a lasting relationship.

Master Data Management

From human to machine: How Typeahead becomes the key to successful AI agents

Typeahead is no longer just a UX tool but a strategic part of data-driven AI processes. By converting vague input into structured company data, it helps AI agents make autonomous decisions. Combined with no-code platforms, you can quickly build reliable, automated workflows for lead generation, KYC, risk assessment, and more, without major IT investments.

Compliance

European Commission temporarily eases CSRD requirements: what you need to know

CSRD requirements have been temporarily eased. Fewer reporting requirements and more breathing space for organizations that must comply starting in 2024. What can you postpone, and what can't you? And how can you use this breathing space strategically? Read here to find out what's changing for your organization.

Compliance

What data do you need for an effective compliance process?

In this blog, discover which data is essential for a strong compliance process. From basic data to UBO insights and financial stability: these are the data points that enable you to manage risks and do business with confidence.

Compliance

Compliance is important, but why exactly?

Many organizations still view compliance as an obligation. But those who approach it intelligently use it as a strategic tool to limit risks, work more transparently, and build trust among customers, partners, and regulators.

Compliance

Chain liability: avoid risks with insight into your supply chain

As a client, you can be held financially liable if a supplier or subcontractor fails to pay their payroll taxes. In this blog, you can read about what chain liability entails, why you need to do more than just sign a contract, and how data can help you manage risks in your supply chain.

Credit Risk Management

European insolvency law is changing: more control over international risks

Doing business internationally involves risks, especially in the event of bankruptcy. But that is about to change. Thanks to a new EU agreement, creditors will have more control over cross-border insolvencies. What exactly has been agreed and why is this already relevant for your risk analysis?

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