Sourcing and supply chains: time for SMEs to act

Published: 26-Jan-2026

The days when small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) considered sourcing to be a simple matter of logistics or finance are over, writes Charles Alland, CEO at Alland & Robert

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In a world shaken by geopolitical crises, resource scarcity and climate urgency, developing responsible supply chains is no longer optional.

It has become a powerful lever that enables organisations to drive engagement and resilience.

Whatever their size, companies must integrate sourcing into a wider strategy to reduce their societal and environmental impact — not as a legal obligation but out of economic necessity and ethical duty.

Since the 1970s, scientists, NGOs, governments, local authorities and citizens have increasingly focused on social and environmental responsibility.

Today, companies are at the forefront of ensuring that supply chains are more sustainable at every step. 

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