Supplier Risk Management
Stathis Akritidis
Procurement and Supply Chain Senior Executive, Dip. SCM ? (ITC) | CPSM? | MBA | LSSGB | PSM | PMP | AGCP | ASMC | CPO
Incorporates a methodical and all-encompassing strategy for managing supplier risk, which is a crucial component of contemporary procurement:?
1. Risk Identification: Start by determining which possible hazards are present in the supply chain. This means evaluating a number of variables, including unstable geopolitics, natural calamities, supplier financial instability, and regulatory changes.
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2. Risk Assessment: To assess the possibility and impact of hazards that have been identified, use both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. To rank and classify risks, create a risk assessment matrix.
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3. Risk Mitigation methods: Create methods for mitigating risks based on the assessment. Diversifying suppliers, creating safety stock, and dual sourcing could all be part of this. Working together with suppliers to have risk-sharing procedures in place is also essential.
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4. Systems for Monitoring and Early Warning: Install a reliable monitoring system to look for potential hazards' early warning indicators. Make use of technologies to monitor supplier performance and market conditions, such as supply chain analytics and real-time data.
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5. Contingency Planning: Create thorough backup strategies for risks with a high probability and impact. Plans like this should outline what to do in case of an interruption in the supply chain.
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6. Continuous Improvement: Based on the evolving business environment and the knowledge gained from past occurrences, periodically review and update the risk management plan.
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To maintain the sustainability and resilience of the supply chain, supplier risk management in procurement integrates theoretical frameworks with real-world implementation. To safeguard the company against future disruptions, it makes use of risk assessment models, backup plans, and ongoing monitoring.