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Supply Chain Risk Scoring

Supply chain risk scoring assigns a numerical rating to potential disruption threats.

Last updated: 11 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Supply chain risk scoring assigns a numerical rating to potential disruption threats. Procurement and logistics teams first define scoring criteria: supplier creditworthiness (default and political stability risk), geographic factors (customs volatility, natural hazards), concentration (single-source dependency), transport route instability, and material scarcity. They then assign points and automatically prioritize the highest-risk items. A score of 8/10 for a supplier might combine high customs delays plus political instability—triggering immediate alternative sourcing. This systematic approach eliminates ad-hoc analysis, makes risks comparable across the portfolio, and accelerates mitigation decisions.

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