IntegrityNext and BearingPoint Join Forces to Strengthen Resilient and Sustainable Procurement
Frankfurt / Munich, 19 March 2026 – IntegrityNext, a global leader in supply chain sustainability software, and BearingPoint, a leading management and technology consultancy, today announced a strategic collaboration to help organizations strengthen procurement resilience, sustainability performance and regulatory compliance in an increasingly complex global environment.
“By combining BearingPoint’s expertise in procurement transformation, operating models and regulatory advisory with IntegrityNext’s AI-powered supply chain sustainability platform, the partnership enables companies to embed sustainability and risk management directly into their end-to-end procurement processes” said Jean-Paul Wehrens, Partner Global Sourcing & Procurement, BearingPoint.
Turning ESG and Risk into a Strategic Procurement Capability
Procurement leaders are navigating mounting regulatory requirements, geopolitical uncertainty, climate-related risks and ongoing supply chain disruptions. At the same time, expectations around transparency, traceability and sustainability performance continue to rise.
The collaboration between BearingPoint and IntegrityNext addresses these challenges by integrating sustainability and supply chain risk insights seamlessly into procurement workflows. Rather than managing compliance and risk in isolated systems, organizations gain access to a shared and consistent data foundation that connects sustainability intelligence with operational procurement processes. This enables companies to move beyond fragmented compliance activities toward a strategic, value-oriented procurement model that strengthens resilience while supporting regulatory readiness.
“Procurement is becoming a central lever for resilience and long-term value creation,” said Katrin Ostheimer, Head of Partner Management, IntegrityNext. “To meet growing regulatory and stakeholder expectations, organizations need transparency and risk insights embedded directly into their operational processes. This collaboration ensures sustainability and compliance are not stand-alone initiatives, but an integral part of procurement decision-making.”
One Integrated View Across Data, Process and Regulation
Through the collaboration, clients benefit from a holistic approach that combines strategy, regulatory interpretation, technical integration and operational enablement. BearingPoint and IntegrityNext jointly support organizations from strategy definition through implementation and adoption, with a clear focus on practical execution.
The IntegrityNext platform integrates across the Source-to-Pay process and connects with leading procurement suites including Coupa, Jaggaer, SAP Ariba and Ivalua. Sustainability data and risk insights are embedded directly into supplier profiles, sourcing workflows and decision points, enabling procurement teams to act on reliable information in real time.
“By combining IntegrityNext with BearingPoint’s functional and technology expertise, we remove complexity and accelerate the journey toward a resilient, future proof supply chain, all in one integrated offering”, said Laurent Charmes, Senior Manager Sourcing & Procurement at BearingPoint.
This integrated approach enables organizations to:
- Improve transparency across global and multi-tier supply chains
- Identify and prioritize sustainability and supply chain risks at an early stage
- Embed sustainability and compliance criteria directly into sourcing and supplier decisions
- Strengthen long-term resilience while maintaining operational efficiency
From Transparency to Action
Beyond providing data visibility, the joint solution supports the translation of sustainability and risk insights into actionable measures. Information is structured, clustered and prioritized to support decision-making at both operational and executive levels.
Automated data collection, continuous monitoring and standardized processes reduce manual effort and increase data reliability. Procurement, compliance and risk teams can shift their focus from reactive reporting to proactive risk mitigation and strategic supplier development.
A Long-Term Collaboration for a Changing Regulatory Landscape
BearingPoint and IntegrityNext are established international players. The collaboration is designed to evolve alongside regulatory developments such as CSRD, CSDDD and other global due diligence requirements, ensuring that organizations remain prepared for future compliance and sustainability expectations.
Together, both companies aim to help organizations transform regulatory compliance and sustainability risk management into drivers of transparency, resilience and sustainable value creation.
Compliant & Resilient Supply Chain on Demand
A clear illustration of this capability is the provision of on‑demand, sustainable and compliant supply chain operations. BearingPoint’s trained experts operate as an extension of the client’s operational teams, delivering sustainability risk management services such as abstract risk analysis and regulatory compliance management, including requirements related to EUDR, CBAM, and other emerging ESG regulations. These activities are enabled through the IntegrityNext platform, which serves as the central technological backbone for data collection, assessment, and monitoring. This operating model provides joint clients with a scalable, flexible, and cost‑effective solution to address increasingly complex ESG regulatory obligations, particularly in contexts where internal resources or budgetary capacity are constrained.
About BearingPoint
BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the firm supports clients across more than 20 countries, helping them deliver measurable and sustainable business transformation. BearingPoint combines strategic insight with strong operational and technology expertise, with deep capabilities in supply chain and procurement transformation, risk and regulatory management, and sustainability. The firm supports organizations in strengthening resilience, improving performance, and embedding ESG principles into core operations. As a partner led organization, BearingPoint acts as an independent advisor, focused on long term value creation for its clients.
About IntegrityNext
IntegrityNext is a leading global provider of supply chain sustainability software that helps companies turn supplier risk and regulatory complexity into measurable business value. Founded in 2016, the company enables organizations to meet evolving ESG and due diligence requirements while strengthening operational resilience across suppliers, products, and value chains. Powered by AI and built on more than a decade of multi-tier supply chain data, the IntegrityNext platform equips procurement, sustainability, and compliance teams with real-time insights and automation, from supplier onboarding and risk monitoring to audit-ready reporting. By transforming fragmented data into actionable intelligence, IntegrityNext helps companies anticipate disruption, improve supplier performance, and scale responsible sourcing. Trusted by over 600 global leaders across key industries in 190+ countries, IntegrityNext is headquartered in Munich and New York City.
