AI Act readiness: compliance management that scales
In the summer of 2025, Elena, the sole compliance officer of a 600-employee manufacturing group, received the board’s question of the year: “Are we ready for the EU AI Act?” She opened a spreadsheet, counted more than twenty AI systems embedded in connected factories, HR screenin
How can AI simplify dramatically compliance risk management?
Maria, the compliance officer of a 500-employee manufacturing group in Lyon, starts every quarter with the same ritual: download thousands of invoices, chase department heads for policy acknowledgments, and pray that nothing slips through the cracks before the external auditors a
From red flags to trust: vendor risk management
Imagine a large European company faces allegations that one of its subcontractors was involved in forced labor on a construction site in 2023. The fallout travels faster than the facts.
Build a Compliance Program That Auditors Trust
Building a compliance program that inspires immediate confidence from external auditors is no longer a nice-to-have. It is table stakes for organizations that operate in multiple jurisdictions or plan to scale quickly without incurring regulatory drag.
Dawn Raids Are Back: What Sanofi’s Case Teaches Us About Compliance Readiness
The European Commission has raided Sanofi’s offices in France and Germany over suspected anticompetitive practices in the flu vaccine market. Beyond the headlines, the case is a reminder that dawn raids don’t just target classic cartels or price-fixing. This time, the suspicion is anticompetitive disparagement—a risk that often goes unnoticed by compliance officers. The lesson? A strong dawn raid protocol, regular training, and a comprehensive competition risk map are essential. Because when regulators come knocking, it’s not just about prices—it’s about being ready for the unexpected.