As we reflect on 2024, it’s clear that businesses and governments worldwide have faced increasingly complex challenges. From evolving global trade regulations to heightened expectations for sustainability and supply chain transparency, the year underscored the critical importance of accessible and reliable public data.
Throughout the year, our team of Analysts compiled a number of helpful guides and sample investigations to help our users navigate modern compliance and transparency challenges.
Read some of our most critical insights and investigations from 2024 below:
Ever-changing Global Trade Regulations
In 2024, the regulatory landscape continued to evolve, with governments taking stronger stances on forced labor and supply chain accountability. Key developments included Canada’s intensified efforts to crack down on forced labor in imported goods and an increasing global focus on aligning trade practices with human rights standards.
- Cheat Sheet: Global Forced Labor Regulations – This guide provides a comprehensive overview of key compliance requirements that emerged in 2024.
- Canada Cracks Down on Forced Labor – Learn how Canada’s regulatory efforts are shaping supply chain due diligence practices.
The Need for Supply Chain Mapping
As disruptions and geopolitical tensions persisted, 2024 brought a renewed focus on supply chain resilience. Various industries faced unprecedented challenges in securing critical raw materials and managing supplier risks.
- Supply Chain Challenges for the Automotive Industry – Understand the unique risks and challenges the automotive industry faced this year.
- How Sayari Map Accelerates Supplier Risk Prioritization – Discover how Sayari Map has helped organizations identify and mitigate supplier risks effectively.
Supporting ESG & Sustainability
This year marked significant advancements in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, driven by both regulatory mandates and consumer expectations. The EU led the way with its ambitious sustainability measures, including the rollout of the Digital Product Passport, a transformative tool for enhancing product transparency.
- Unlocking Transparency: The EU’s New Digital Product Passport – Explore how this initiative is shaping global sustainability efforts.
- Russian and Belarusian Timber in EU Imports – Learn about the critical risks tied to Russian and Belarusian timber in European supply chains.
Cracking Down on Fentanyl Trafficking
The fight against fentanyl trafficking intensified in 2024, with law enforcement agencies increasingly leveraging open-source intelligence (OSINT) to dismantle criminal networks. Sayari’s tools and techniques were instrumental in tracing illicit financial flows and identifying transnational connections.
- OSINT Techniques for Tracking Fentanyl Networks – Dive into the methodologies used to uncover fentanyl trafficking networks.
- Cross-Border Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Network of Javier Algredo Vazquez – A closer look at the financial and operational structure of a prominent transnational criminal network.
As we approach 2025, the Sayari team remains committed to supporting organizations in navigating these complex challenges. Keep an eye on our Resource Center or LinkedIn next year for more topical news coverage and tactical guides to compliance.
