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Supply Chain Risk Assessment for Outsourcing Arrangements

Assess the suppliers and dependencies supporting your IT services.

  • 01Identification and assessment of supply chain risks
  • 02Increased transparency and resilience
  • 03Documented assessment against applicable requirements
  • 04Strategic optimization of supplier relationships
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11+Years of experience
120+Employees
540+Projects
ISO 27001certified

Supply Chain Assessment

Global supply chains are increasingly exposed to complex risks. Systematic assessment and continuous monitoring are essential for your company's resilience. We support you in developing and implementing a comprehensive supply chain assessment approach.

Our offering includes comprehensive support for assessing and optimizing your supply chains. From initial risk analysis to the development of assessment models to the implementation of monitoring systems and strategic realignment.

3 service modules

What we take on for you

Bookable individually or as an end-to-end programme.

01

Supply Chain Risk Assessment

Comprehensive identification and assessment of risks along your supply chain.

  • Supply chain mapping and visualization
  • Risk assessment and categorization
  • Vulnerability analysis and optimization potentials
  • Prioritization of action areas
02

Supplier Due Diligence

Systematic review and assessment of suppliers according to various criteria.

  • Development of assessment models
  • Conducting supplier audits
  • Review against requirements applicable to the supplier and service
  • Supplier assessment and classification
03

Implementation & Monitoring

Implementation of measures for continuous monitoring and optimization.

  • Development of KPIs and monitoring systems
  • Implementation of early warning systems
  • Building governance structures
  • Continuous improvement and reporting

5 phases

Our Approach

Our approach to supply chain assessment is systematic, risk-oriented, and tailored to your specific requirements.

  1. Analysis of existing supply chain and risk potentials

  2. Development of a customized assessment model

  3. Conducting the assessment and risk analysis

  4. Derivation of optimization measures

  5. Implementation and continuous monitoring

Sarah Richter

Your contact

Sarah Richter

Head of Information Security, Cyber Security

10+ years of experience, CISA, CISM, Lead Auditor, DORA, NIS2, BCM, Cyber and Information Security

+49 69 913 113-01 info@advisori.de LinkedIn
A resilient supply chain is a decisive competitive advantage today. The systematic assessment and optimization of supply chain risks not only creates more security but also opens up strategic opportunities through improved transparency and agility.

Our Strengths

  • 01Comprehensive expertise in supply chain risk management
  • 02Experience with international supply chains and regulatory requirements
  • 03Proven methods for risk assessment and mitigation
  • 04Interdisciplinary expertise in compliance, sustainability, and risk management

Expert Tip

An integrated supply chain assessment that considers both operational risks and compliance and sustainability aspects creates significant added value. Investments in transparency and resilience pay off through reduced failure risks and improved stakeholder relationships.

7 QUESTIONS, BRIEFLY ANSWERED

Frequently asked questions about Supply Chain Assessment

What is an IT supply chain assessment and why does it matter?

An IT supply chain assessment examines dependencies on IT service providers, software vendors and other relevant parties. It connects a supplier inventory with services, data access, subcontractors and evidence. The aim is to prioritise review and remediation based on the actual exposure. A generic percentage of attacks attributed to third parties is not a sound decision basis.

What methods are used for vendor risk assessment?

Use questionnaires, document reviews, interviews and, where appropriate, agreed technical checks. Depth depends on the service, access rights and impact of disruption. A certificate or security rating is an input, not a complete assessment. Review its scope and currency and record the evidence still missing.

What does NIS-2 require for IT supply chain security?

Section 30(2)(4) BSIG addresses supply-chain security and direct supplier relationships for covered entities. In practice, record services, security evidence, contacts and unresolved actions. The detailed requirements depend on the entity and service being assessed.

How does DORA differ from NIS-2 for supplier assessment?

DORA addresses ICT third-party risk in the covered financial sector; NIS2 has a different scope. Establish applicability before assessment. A common inventory can support the work, but it should preserve the different classifications and evidence requirements.

How is a vendor scoring system structured?

Define criteria, weightings and minimum evidence for the service under review. Keep service criticality separate from the results of control assessment. Missing information should be recorded as unknown, not automatically as low risk. The decision record explains findings, exceptions and the actions they require.

What are typical risks in the IT supply chain?

Relevant risks can include compromised updates, excessive access, missing security patches, data leakage and dependency on individual platforms. Consider subcontractors where they are relevant to the service. Record where supply-chain visibility is incomplete and which further evidence is required.

How does ADVISORI support IT supply chain assessment?

We help build a service-based supplier inventory, define assessment criteria and review selected evidence. Deliverables include a prioritised assessment, documented information gaps and an action register with owners. Ongoing monitoring uses agreed review triggers and escalation paths; these activities do not provide a blanket compliance guarantee.