Better Preparedness with Supplier Management

Public procurement in 2025 will focus on resilience and better supplier management to address vulnerabilities revealed by recent global crises. Disruptions from geopolitical tensions and climate-related events continue to threaten the supply of critical goods and services. 

Recent data from the European Investment Bank (EIB) shows that 37% of EU firms face raw material shortages, while 34% report logistical challenges, which affect public procurement reliant on private suppliers.

To mitigate these risks, procurement policies will focus on supplier diversification, to reduce dependency on single sources or regions. 

This approach goes beyond practicality, it supports  small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), ensuring a more equitable marketplace and broader distribution of procurement opportunities while strengthening supply chains.