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Companies underestimate threats, it’s time for structural resilience

A recent study by the Clingendael Institute shows that only 38% of surveyed companies had taken concrete measures to protect vulnerable supply chains. That is concerning, especially for organizations responsible for vital processes. Because when the chain comes to a halt, it directly affects reputation, continuity, and compliance.

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Take control instead of waiting

In today’s world of geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruption, waiting is no longer an option. One missing component can bring your entire operation to a halt. And then it’s not just about costs, but also customer trust and regulatory compliance. Risks no longer come solely from technology, but also from political and economic forces. If you want real control over risk, you need to embed risk management structurally. By using a system that brings together policy frameworks, controls, incidents, and changes, you create clarity and room to act.

How a GRC platform helps

An integrated GRC platform (Governance, Risk & Compliance) helps your organization make risks structurally visible and manageable, rather than constantly reacting after the fact. It enables you to verify whether controls are still effective, even as circumstances change, and to report quickly and transparently to supply chain partners, boards, and regulators, something that is under increasing scrutiny. When set up properly, you don’t just work reactively. You build lasting resilience.

Five practical examples

Want to see what structural resilience looks like in practice? Here are five smart applications you can implement today:

  1. A smart supply chain risk register
    Automate the overview of your suppliers, assets, risks, and mitigating measures. That way you can detect earlier where things might go wrong.

  2. Build and test scenarios
    Imagine an export ban cutting off your supply. Scenario analysis shows the impact and lets you prepare the right actions immediately.

  3. Monitoring that keeps running
    Implementing a control is one thing. But does it still work? Continuous monitoring using up-to-date supply chain data prevents unpleasant surprises.

  4. One-click reporting
    Show your status in a single overview for your board, suppliers, and regulators. It saves endless back-and-forth emails and builds trust.

  5. Adaptive governance
    A new threat emerges, such as changing legislation. The system immediately guides who does what and when. Anticipation becomes a process, not a project.

The first step is today

The report shows that many companies know risks exist but stop at awareness. Only a small share actually implements measures. By deploying an integrated GRC platform, you don’t create a static binder, but a dynamic instrument for resilience.

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