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Supply chain risk assessment template

Supply chain risk assessment template

Find potential risks, analyze your entire supply chain, and enhance resilience in your operations.

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Supply chain risk assessment template

Find potential risks, analyze your entire supply chain, and enhance resilience in your operations.

Use this template
or download pdf

Disruptions in the supply chain can ripple across your business, from delayed shipments to missed customer commitments, which makes robust risk assessment more important than ever. Our template helps you pinpoint and document risks throughout your supply chain, whether it’s unreliable suppliers, logistics breakdowns, or regulatory compliance concerns.

A survey by McKinsey shows that nine out of ten businesses have faced supply chain challenges in a year, highlighting how widespread and urgent these issues have become. For additional risk management needs, take a look at our vendor, environmental, or cyber security risk assessment templates as well for specialized support.

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Preview of the template
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Supply Chain Overview
Provide a brief overview of your supply chain
Identify key suppliers, partners, and distribution channels
Risk Identification
What are the potential disruptions that could impact your supply chain?
Assess the likelihood of each risk occurring
Estimate the potential impact of each risk
Risk Analysis
Evaluate the vulnerabilities in your supply chain
Determine the root causes of identified risks
Assess the financial impact of supply chain disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
What risk mitigation strategies have you implemented?
Describe how you monitor and manage supply chain risks
What contingency plans do you have in place?
Supplier Evaluation
Evaluate supplier performance and reliability
Assess the financial stability of your key suppliers
How diversified is your supplier base?
Continuous Improvement
How frequently do you review your supply chain risk assessment?
What steps have you taken to improve supply chain resilience?
Describe any lessons learned and best practices identified

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of risks should you look for in a supply chain risk assessment?

You should look for risks related to supplier reliability, geopolitical events, transportation delays, natural disasters, regulatory changes, cybersecurity threats, and quality control issues. Each supply chain is unique, so risks will vary by industry and region.

Where do most supply chain disruptions typically occur?

Many disruptions start beyond your direct suppliers, often with tier 2 or tier 3 suppliers or in logistics and transportation. In fact, more than half of disruptions originate deeper in the supply chain.

What should you do after identifying a supply chain risk?

After identifying a risk, you should assess its likelihood and impact, assign responsibility for mitigation actions, and monitor progress. Documenting action plans and follow-ups is critical for accountability and compliance.

Which industries benefit most from supply chain risk assessments?

Industries with complex, global supply chains, such as manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, retail, and logistics, benefit the most. High regulation or dependency on just-in-time delivery also increases the need for robust risk assessment.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.