{"id":8912,"date":"2021-10-14T15:12:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T13:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mbi-geodata.com\/en\/?p=8912"},"modified":"2023-08-25T08:39:07","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T06:39:07","slug":"managing-long-term-supply-chain-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbi-geodata.com\/en\/2021\/10\/14\/managing-long-term-supply-chain-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategies for managing long-term risks to the supply chain"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Companies have to prepare for long-term risks such as climate change or geopolitical developments. Combining precise data with intelligent methods enables proactive risk management that increases resilience and ensures sustainable competitiveness. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, long-term risks have increasingly become the focus of leading companies. Many corporations have already improved their ability to respond to potential risks for their supply chain as part of their supply chain risk programs. At the same time, however, these efforts are matched by a steadily growing risk. Due to rising global geopolitical uncertainties and climate change, supply chain disruptions are not only increasing in frequency, but also in severity. In addition, the recovery phase after the occurrence of such risk events is increasingly longer and more difficult, as, for example, transport routes or suppliers permanently fail or become unsustainable in terms of risk. How can companies prepare for and respond to the increase in these long-term risks? The good news is that those risks can be predicted using early indicators and companies can therefore take precautionary measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Model and manage climate risks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The effects of climate change have been felt in Europe for years. Whether it’s particularly hot summers, violent storms, floods caused by severe weather events, or devastating fires: Climate events are no longer just an issue in the Third World, but are affecting business activities in many major economic areas. For many companies, their supply chain is their Achilles’ heel in terms of climate change threats. When identifying potential climate-related risks, it makes sense to differentiate between supplier risks, transportation risks due to disruptions in the transport infrastructure, and risks regarding energy and water supply. It is also important to consider the various climate-related risk factors and their effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n