In a globalized world facing many challenges, supply chain issues are a common problem. Shortages of semi-conductors and other key materials, gaps on store shelves, spiraling energy costs and the application of sanctions, mean you may be facing a wide range of supply chain challenges many of which are exacerbated once those supply chains stretch across borders.
These issues can be particularly complex and frequently span multiple legal disciplines and jurisdictions. Our international multi-discipline Supply Chain advisory team provide advice across all relevant areas of law, working as one team through our international offices to provide solutions to your supply chain challenges.
From initial set up and maximizing value from your existing network, through to horizon scanning and helping manage disruption when things go wrong; we can provide strategic support and guidance throughout the supply chain network and lifecycle.
Strategic set-up
Working together as your strategic adviser, we can advise you on how to structure your supply chain to best achieve your strategic and commercial objectives in a compliant way.
Considerations include:
- sourcing options
- ensuring continuity of supply whether through multisource or sole sourcing
- current and potential trade regulations, including export control and sanctions
- customs and tax landscape
- protecting data and intellectual property
- ethical and reputational issues, including ESG initiatives
- supplier-friendly legislation which may apply
- financial protections
We work with you to ensure your chosen supply options and agreements have the necessary provisions and robust terms to achieve your goals and mitigate risk, now and in the future.
Comply and maintain
We can help you identify current and future regulatory changes, ensuring you meet your legal obligations and minimize exposure to risk by:
- horizon scanning and understanding key regulatory changes
- advising on new laws, such as those relating to ESG, tax and export controls
- reviewing supply agreements on a regular basis
- embedding compliance programs within your business
Maximize value
Our guidance can help you achieve maximum value through the set up and ongoing performance of your supply routes, by:
- using technology to drive efficiencies, such as through smart contracts, DLT/blockchain and the use of AI
- streamlining and growing operations via strategic alliances and partnerships, such as JVs and M&A
- developing your logistics network to diversify enter new markets
- helping to ascertain the right cross-jurisdictional distribution model
- constantly reviewing your supply arrangements and agreements to ensure they are fit for the global environment
Manage disruption
Protectionism, COVID-19, Brexit, conflict and energy supply constraints, have combined to make trading conditions exceptionally difficult. As such, creating resilient supply chains has become an enormous challenge for business.
We can support you with:
- navigating new and potential sanctions regimes
- managing the impact of disruption on supply agreement
- dealing with multi-jurisdictional disputes
- financial distress and failure risk
- supporting on cyber-attacks or data breaches
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The Future of the European Apparel Industry - The Profitability Paradox
International Trade and Sanctions: How Global Trade Regulation is Reshaping Supply Chains
Contact a supply chain lawyer today
To find out more about how we can support your supply chain, get in touch with your usual Eversheds Sutherland contact or those listed below.
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