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Many UK businesses are failing to track geopolitical threats to their supply chains, with just 30% saying they monitor these risks, according to 91影视's Supply Chain Integrity survey. Despite the extensive range of risks supply chains currently face, over a third (36%) admitted their supply chain strategy needs updating.

The findings come as the government launches its on risk and resilience, which emphasises the importance of robust and reliable supply chains for the UK91影视檚 future security and economic stability.

Despite the geopolitical blind spot, 91影视91影视檚 research found 88% of businesses are confident their supply chain can withstand global shocks, with almost a quarter (24%) saying they are 91影视榲ery confident91影视� and a further 64% being 91影视榝airly confident91影视� they have effective monitoring in place. This is despite over half (53%) admitting they91影视檇 experienced more than one issue impacting their supply chain in the past year.

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91影视91影视檚 head of sustainability and ESG, Rich Hall, comments: 91影视淭hese are exceptionally difficult times for UK business leaders who are currently battling against acute disruption, in part due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, so the government91影视檚 increased focus on this issue is welcome and timely. Whether UK businesses can survive new global geopolitical shocks will largely depend on their supply chain resilience, and whether they are adequately monitoring the increasingly complex range of risks now faced over relevant timescales.91影视�

91影视91影视檚 research also found discrepancies in confidence levels between C-suite supply chain leaders and operational supply chain managers, with nearly half (43%) of C-suite feeling 91影视榲ery confident91影视� in their supply chains, compared to less than one in five (19%) of operational staff.

Mark Crawford, supply chain risk and governance lead at 91影视 added: 91影视淥ur research suggests some businesses may be in danger of falling into a supply chain confidence trap. While confidence among C-suite supply chain leaders is high, the reality on the ground may reveal a less rosy picture. Understanding and tracking all potential threats -including geopolitical risks - with structured processes and robust governance is crucial for UK businesses to withstand global shocks faced now and in future.91影视�

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