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Every sourced article on green, digital and twin transformation — incentive/loan announcements, ERP & automation, CBAM/CSRD and more.
- Supply Chain Data Getting supplier emissions data: building a digital supply chain EU customers under CBAM and CSRD are now asking suppliers in Türkiye for emissions data. Why the spreadsheet-and-email process breaks down, and how to build a digital supply-chain data flow — step by step, sourced. 30 July 2026
- Consulting KOSGEB Digital Transformation Loans: Why the Maturity Report Matters KOSGEB's interest-support scheme for digital transformation investments requires a digital maturity report. Who issues it, how the loan mechanism works, and how manufacturing SMEs in Türkiye should prepare — a sourced, practical guide. 28 July 2026
- Carbon Verification GHG Verification: How to Prepare for ISO 14064 and CBAM How does ISO 14064 verify greenhouse gas emissions, who is authorized in Turkey, and when does CBAM verification become mandatory? A sourced, step-by-step guide covering accreditation, choosing a verifier, and data readiness. 27 July 2026
- Incentives & Support Energy efficiency grants in Türkiye: VAP and the new EKA scheme Türkiye's Ministry of Energy has added EKA, a performance-based grant, alongside the investment-based VAP scheme. What separates the two, who can apply, and why the measurement layer decides whether your file stands up. 24 July 2026
- Lean & Digital Transformation Lean and digital transformation: starting with a Model Factory Running lean production and digitalization together delivers more than a standalone software purchase. The Model Factory approach, the data worth measuring, KOSGEB support and a plain starting guide for manufacturing SMEs. 22 July 2026
- Green Finance Financing green transformation: loans and funds in 2026 You don't have to cover the bill for green investment on your own. World Bank Green Industry Project, EBRD GEFF, the Türkiye Green Fund and bank green loans: which source fits your business, and how do you prepare? A sourced guide. 20 July 2026
- Data & Analytics Business intelligence for SMEs: turning production data into decisions ERP records, machine data and sales files sit scattered across most manufacturing SMEs. Business intelligence (BI) dashboards pull it into one screen and turn it into decisions. Which metrics to pick, where to start, and the mistakes to avoid — a plain guide. 18 July 2026
- AI & Compliance The EU AI Act: which rules start applying in August 2026? On 2 August 2026 the EU AI Act's transparency rules start to apply, while obligations for high-risk systems have been pushed back by the Omnibus package. What changes for manufacturers selling into Europe, and which steps are worth taking now? 17 July 2026
- CSRD & Compliance CSRD Omnibus 2026: EU rules simplified — what exporters do now The EU simplified its CSRD sustainability reporting rules through the Omnibus package: thresholds rose, datapoints dropped, and a supply-chain cap arrived. What changed in 2026 for Turkish exporters and suppliers, and how to prepare. 14 July 2026
- Digital Transition Moving ERP to the cloud: cost, security and KVKK for SMEs Should a manufacturing SME move ERP to the cloud or keep it on-premise? Cost difference (CAPEX vs OPEX), data security, KVKK cross-border transfer rules and a staged migration roadmap — a plain, sourced guide. 12 July 2026
- Consulting Turnkey digitalisation projects: a six-stage roadmap What does a turnkey digitalisation project actually cover, and what does it not? Six stages from feasibility to go-live, the roles on each side, the variables that drive budget and duration, and the mistakes that stall projects. 10 July 2026
- Incentives & Support Green transformation grants 2026: what the new rules require Türkiye's Green Transformation Programme, KOSGEB Green Industry and TÜBİTAK 1832 — in 2026, a five-year roadmap and measurable, verifiable data became the price of admission. Here is what changed and how manufacturers should prepare. 9 July 2026
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