Understand Supply Chain Risks
Principles of Supply Chain Security
Gain and maintain control of your supply chain with these twelve principles, divided into four stages.
Understand the risks
- Identify what needs protection and why.
- Know who your suppliers are and understand their security measures.
- Recognize the risks posed by your supply chain.
Establish control
- Communicate your security needs to suppliers.
- Set and communicate minimum security requirements.
- Incorporate security into your contract process, and expect the same from suppliers.
- Meet your security responsibilities as both supplier and consumer.
- Raise awareness of security in your supply chain.
- Offer support in case of security incidents.
Check your arrangements
- Integrate assurance activities into your supply chain management.
Seek continuous improvement
- Encourage the continuous improvement of security in your supply chain.
- Build trust with suppliers.