Global supply chain risk & ESG software

From AI-powered mapping to supplier-led assessments and independent verification, NQC’s SUPPLIERASSURANCE supply chain risk management platform delivers full visibility, defensible compliance, and actionable insights across every tier of your supply chain.

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The visibility gap in supply chain risk management

Global supply chains are vast, but visibility often stops at direct suppliers. Blind spots, hidden dependencies, and high-risk trade routes can trigger disruption without warning. These challenges are amplified by expanding regulations, geopolitical instability, environmental shocks, and rapid market shifts. Yet many organisations still rely on disconnected tools for mapping, auditing, and monitoring.

The result: gaps, delays, and exposure.

Staying competitive and compliant now demands one integrated approach that delivers insight, verification, and action in a single platform.

Global supply chain realities

156B
Global supply chain disruptions cost companies an estimated €156 billion each year.
15%
Only 15 percent of procurement leaders have visibility beyond their Tier 1 suppliers.
30%
Mapped supply chains allow companies to respond to disruptions up to 30 percent faster.

Stay ahead of the global directives & regulations

Global supply chain regulation is evolving rapidly. Get the latest on everything shaping global supply chains, from new regulations and tariffs to sustainability trends and trade news. We update this section every week, so check back to stay informed and ahead of the curve.

World map

EUDR

EU delays anti-deforestation law until December 2026, citing IT system readiness. Trade partners including Brazil, Indonesia and the U.S. continue to raise compliance concerns. Read more here.

Tariffs

New U.S. tariffs: 10 % on lumber and 25 % on furniture, adding strain to global trade. Read more here.

Carbon Emissions

Mercedes cuts CO₂ emissions by 40 % using low-carbon aluminium in its new electric CLA model. Read more here.

EUDR

Malaysia’s palm oil sector welcomes the EU deforestation law delay, citing implementation concerns. Read more here.

Forestation

Brazil pledges $1 billion toward the Tropical Forests Forever Facility to support rainforest conservation ahead of COP30. Read more here.

Aluminium Levy

EU aluminium producers push for a 30% levy on scrap exports after shipments hit a record 1.26 million tons in 2024, much of it bound for Asia. Read more here.

CSDDD Pushback

ExxonMobil escalates its opposition to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), warning of impacts on investment and supply chains. Read more here.

H-1B Visa Crackdown

India’s IT sector faces disruption after the U.S. imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, a move expected to trigger legal challenges and raise operating costs. Read more here.

Evidence over assumptions. Verified supply chain transparency.

One integrated solution for supply chain risk & ESG compliance

Powered by NQC, SUPPLIERASSURANCE is an integrated platform that facilitates the supply chain due diligence cycle. While many platforms stop at AI mapping, SUPPLIERASSURANCE goes further by enabling supplier-led traceability, independent verification and corrective action tracking. It is aligned with the OECD risk-based framework of identification, risk assessment and mitigation, helping organisations strengthen transparency and respond to compliance requirements.

Emerging standards in supply chain compliance

Learn about the DDRT framework, created by AIAG and major OEMs, which sets a new standard for forced labour due diligence by unifying reporting requirements, improving data defensibility, and enhancing supplier accountability worldwide.

Navigating global regulations & ESG risks

Every directive introduces unique requirements and risks. From deforestation and forced labour to carbon reporting and conflict minerals, compliance demands visibility across multiple tiers of the supply chain.

SUPPLIERASSURANCE combines MINEAI for AI-driven mapping, MAP for supplier-led traceability, SURVEIL for continuous risk monitoring, and ASSURE for independent verification to deliver audit-ready compliance and protect your business against regulatory risk worldwide.

Frequently asked questions

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