Purpose and Role of the Knowledge Hub

Purpose

The ADS SCS Knowledge Hub is designed to be your trusted companion as you engage with the Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) Framework — whether you're just starting out or aiming to reach a higher level of maturity.

This isn’t just a help centre or a document archive. It’s a practical, structured guide to the SCS Framework — built to walk you through the full journey of improvement, certification, and long-term capability building. From understanding the maturity model to using the assessment tools, this site exists to help you turn ambition into action.

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What This Knowledge Hub Offers

At its core, the Knowledge Hub is your digital guidebook to the entire SCS programme. It’s been developed to:

• Demystify the framework — with clear, jargon-free explanations

• Support every stage of your journey — from initial assessment through to Gold-level integration

• Equip you with practical tools — including templates, walkthroughs, and real-world examples

• Provide clarity on expectations at each maturity level

• Keep you updated — so you're always working with the latest guidance and criteria

Everything is built with usability in mind — so you can find what you need, when you need it.

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Who It’s For

The Knowledge Hub supports a wide range of users across the SCS ecosystem:

• Participant organisations working through Bronze, Silver, or Gold assessments

• Practitioners and advisors supporting assessment, delivery, and planning

• Partners and network leads scaling SCS across supply chains or regions

• Internal teams driving ESG, digital, or operational change

Each audience will find targeted guidance, examples, and signposting to help them play their role more effectively.

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How It's Organised

The Knowledge Hub is structured to reflect the SCS journey — making it easy to follow and return to over time.

You’ll find:

• Pillar sections – Deep dives into Competitiveness, ESG, and Digital & Cyber, each with their own assessment structure, scoring guidance, and improvement resources

• Assessment support – Walkthroughs of how the process works and what to expect

• Improvement tools – Planning templates, case studies, and practical guidance

• Directories and changelogs – Helping you connect with practitioners, view updates, and track progress

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A Living, Evolving Resource

This Knowledge Hub will continue to grow and improve alongside the SCS programme. You can expect:

• Updated assessment criteria and scoring models

• New walkthroughs and guidance materials

• Practical case studies and real-world examples

• A transparent changelog in the Version History section

We’re committed to keeping this resource accurate, relevant, and useful — now and into the future.

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What’s Next

Ready to dive in? Head to the next section: How to Navigate and Use This Resource to get the most out of the platform.