The Pathway-Based Approach Explained

The Pathway Approach

The SCS Framework is built around three technical pathways, each addressing a critical dimension of supply chain capability: ESG, Digital & Cyber, and Competitiveness.

This structure makes the framework both comprehensive and flexible. You don’t need to tackle all three pathways at once — you can start with what matters most to your business and build from there.

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What the Pillars Offer

Each pillar provides:

• A dedicated maturity model aligned with real-world expectations

• Clear scoring guidance using the Bronze, Silver, Gold system

• Assessment questions, KPIs, and examples to guide improvement

• Templates and tools to support implementation

This structure ensures consistency across all pillars while allowing each one to dive deep into its specific area.

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Choose a Starting Point That Fits

Pick the pillar that aligns with your current challenges or strategic goals:

• Competitiveness – Strengthen business maturity, process control, and delivery

• ESG – Prioritise environmental, social, and governance performance

• Digital & Cyber – Improve digital capability, systems integration, and cyber posture

Each pillar provides a standalone entry point — but together, they offer a pathway to whole-business improvement and recognition.

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A Flexible, Scalable Model

You can:

• Start with a single pillar and expand over time

• Use pillar results to inform investment, upskilling, or site alignment

• Combine progress across pillars for full organisational maturity recognition

This is how the SCS Framework supports both targeted progress and strategic transformation — at your own pace.