{"id":23494,"date":"2023-11-30T13:43:23","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T13:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crigroup.com\/?p=23494"},"modified":"2024-01-12T12:38:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T12:38:14","slug":"tips-for-enhancing-your-supply-chain-due-diligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crigroup.com\/ar\/tips-for-enhancing-your-supply-chain-due-diligence\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Enhancing Your Supply Chain Due Diligence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Supply chains, in today’s digital landscape, have grown intricate and deeply interwoven with <\/span>third-party<\/span><\/a> entities. While this interconnectedness brings advantages, it also amplifies potential security breaches. The vulnerability of supply chains to cyber threats has been starkly illustrated by several high-profile incidents in recent years. In 2020, the <\/span>SolarWinds breach <\/span><\/a>saw attackers exploit the software’s update mechanism, affecting 18,000 customers including prominent U.S. government agencies and corporations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Similarly, in 2017, the <\/span>NotPetya ransomware<\/span><\/a> initially targeted Ukrainian tax software M.E.Doc but swiftly morphed into a global threat, severely disrupting businesses, ports, and medical facilities. Going further back to 2013, the massive <\/span>Target breach<\/span><\/a> exposed the credit card details of over 40 million customers, all because hackers exploited credentials from an HVAC vendor. These incidents serve as a sobering reminder of the cascading dangers lurking within interconnected supply chains.<\/span><\/p>\n

This surge in threats emphasizes the pivotal role of <\/span>due diligence<\/span><\/a> in supply chain management. Beyond operational efficiency and cost optimization, there’s a pressing need for an in-depth and meticulous examination of every participant in the chain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

How To Enhance Supply Chain Due Diligence?<\/b><\/h2>\n

In today’s interconnected world, robust supply chain due diligence is not just a necessity but a cornerstone of operational resilience. Enhancing this diligence involves a multifaceted approach:<\/span><\/p>\n