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IQ Intelligence.
Expert analysis for procurement professionals.

White papers, regulatory briefings, and supply chain analysis for compliance, procurement, and finance professionals. Evidence-led. Independently sourced. Written for practitioners, not generalists.

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Published — 2026
White Paper 01 · Regulatory
CSDDD — What UK Businesses Need to Know
The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive explained. Who it affects, what compliant due diligence looks like, the penalty regime, and what UK businesses should do before the first compliance dates arrive.
📄 White paper⏱ 15 min🏛️ Regulatory
White Paper 02 · Economic
Tariffs, Trade, and the UK Procurement Outlook 2026
How US tariff changes, supply chain rerouting, and commodity market volatility are creating new cost pressures for UK businesses in 2026 — and which procurement responses are most effective.
📊 Analysis⏱ 12 min💱 Trade
White Paper 03 · Operational
Why Tier One Audits Are Not Enough
71% of supply chain risks originate beyond tier one. This paper examines sub-tier visibility for UK businesses — the risk landscape, regulatory direction, and practical steps proportionate to SME resource.
🔍 Analysis⏱ 14 min⚠️ Risk

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White papers and regulatory briefings for procurement, compliance, and finance professionals. CSDDD, tariffs, sub-tier risk, modern slavery. Evidence-led analysis written for practitioners who already understand the domain.
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Forthcoming — Q2/Q3 2026
🏭 Modern Slavery Act — what the proposed amendment means for SME suppliers
📦 Packaging and product compliance post-Brexit — the divergence risk
🤖 AI in procurement — the regulatory landscape and liability questions
🌡️ Carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) — UK implications
💼 IR35 reform — the compliance landscape for SME hirers in 2026
🔒 Cyber risk in the supply chain — NCSC guidance for procurement

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