Beyond COVID-19: Supply chain

The UK government moves infrastructure and greening the built environment to the top of its agenda

UK: Infrastructure and greening the built environment tops government agenda

In the wake of COVID-19 there has been a slowdown in the economy.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 15, 2020

UK: Construction sites and COVID-19

COVID-19 is having far reaching impacts on the construction industry’s supply chains, cash flows and workforces.

United Kingdom | Update | July 14, 2020

From shortage to stockpile: How supply chains need to adapt in a redesigned world

Australia: How supply chains need to adapt in a redesigned world

The development of tailored operational strategies and risk management frameworks that position entities to maintain business continuity in the event of ad hoc or sustained future supply shocks is a critical task that boards must now tackle head-on.

Australia | Publication | June 16, 2020

From disrupted to tainted supply chains: Canadian legislation against modern slavery may be coming post-COVID

Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Modern Slavery Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (the Bill), was introduced in the Senate on February 5, 2020.

Global | Publication | June 15, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure and construction projects

Infrastructure and construction projects, some of which are part of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have, as one would expect, been largely halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Disruptions to supply chains around the world, lockdowns and travel restrictions on foreign workers, especially Chinese workers who are commonly employed on BRI projects, are some of the main reasons for the project suspensions and slowdowns.

Global | Publication | June 04, 2020

Global: Guide to force majeure amid COVID-19

Global: COVID-19 pandemic is increasingly impacting business operations, including the ability of companies to meet their contractual obligations.

Global | Publication | May 26, 2020

New NAFTA takes effect July 1: Changes affecting agriculture products

Canadian producers of a wide range of agriculture products have been preparing for, and in some cases, bracing for change when the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) comes into effect on July 1st of this year.

Canada | Publication | May 22, 2020

$COVID-19 Supply Council to advise Canadian government on <br \>pandemic-related critical supply chains$

COVID-19 Supply Council to advise Canadian government on pandemic-related critical supply chains

On May 3, 2020, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced the COVID-19 Supply Council, which brings together a diverse group of business leaders to advise the government on critical goods and services procurement for Canada’s COVID-19 response and recovery.

Global | Publication | May 22, 2020

Commonwealth procurement guidance sets expectations for engagement by Australian Government agencies during COVID-19

Australia: Commonwealth procurement guidance sets engagement expectations for agencies during COVID-19

Managing procurements and contracts during these uncertain and dynamic times will continue to be challenging.

Australia | Publication | May 21, 2020