Supply chain risk assessment
Understand where a material shortage or supplier disruption could interrupt your operations. I use planning and purchasing data to help prioritise the dependencies that deserve attention first.
The problem to solve
A supplier list alone does not show how exposed your operation is. Material criticality, alternative sources, lead times and inventory coverage all affect the consequences of a disruption. A useful assessment connects those dependencies to operational decisions.
Useful starting data
- Material-to-supplier relationships and known alternative sources
- Lead times, delivery history and inventory coverage
- Production or network dependencies for critical materials
- Known disruptions and existing contingency arrangements
How I approach the work
- 01
Agree the materials, suppliers and operations included in the assessment.
- 02
Map dependencies and identify single-source or long-lead-time exposure.
- 03
Prioritise risks using operational impact and available evidence.
- 04
Discuss mitigation options, owners and information gaps with your team.
What we can agree to deliver
The scope and outputs are agreed before work begins, based on your priorities and the data available.
- A prioritised view of material and supplier dependencies
- Documented risk assumptions and data gaps
- Recommended backup sourcing and planning actions for review
What does a supply chain risk assessment cover?
The scope is agreed at the outset. Replentia focuses on operational supply risk: material availability, supplier dependencies, lead times and the planning implications of disruption. It is not a cybersecurity audit, legal assessment or regulatory certification.
Do we need to assess every supplier first?
Not necessarily. A focused starting scope can prioritise materials whose absence would interrupt important operations. Supplier coverage can then be extended as better data becomes available.