Supply Chain Risk Assessment Checklist
Proactively identify and mitigate potential disruptions! This Supply Chain Risk Assessment Checklist guides you through critical evaluation areas - from supplier vulnerabilities to geopolitical factors - ensuring resilience and business continuity. Download now and strengthen your supply chain!
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Supplier Identification & Profiling
Identify key suppliers and gather information about their operations, financials, and risk management practices.
Supplier Name
Supplier ID
Supplier Description/Business Overview
Supplier Tier (1-3)
Products/Services Supplied
Supplier Profile Document (Optional)
Geopolitical & Macroeconomic Risks
Assess risks related to political instability, trade regulations, economic downturns, and natural disasters in supplier locations.
Country/Region of Primary Supplier Location
Political Risk Index Score (e.g., from a reputable source)
Date of Last Geopolitical Risk Assessment Review
Description of Current Political Instability in Supplier Region (if applicable)
Trade Agreement Impact (e.g., tariffs, sanctions)
Estimated Inflation Rate in Supplier Region
Summary of Relevant Economic Forecasts and Potential Impact
Financial Stability of Suppliers
Evaluate the financial health of key suppliers to identify potential disruptions due to insolvency or instability.
Supplier's Current Ratio
Supplier's Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Supplier's Revenue Growth (Past 3 Years)
Supplier's Profit Margin
Credit Rating Agency (if applicable)
Overall Financial Risk Level (Based on analysis)
Notes/Observations regarding financial stability
Operational Risks - Manufacturing & Logistics
Identify risks associated with supplier production processes, quality control, capacity, and logistics capabilities.
Supplier Production Capacity (Units/Year)
Supplier Quality Management System Certification (e.g., ISO 9001)
Description of Supplier Manufacturing Processes
Lead Time from Supplier to Our Facility (Days)
Potential Logistics Risks (Select all that apply)
Last Supplier Audit Date
Notes from Previous Supplier Audit (Manufacturing & Logistics)
Cybersecurity Risks
Assess supplier cybersecurity practices and potential vulnerabilities that could impact data and operations.
Supplier's Cybersecurity Framework (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
Supplier's Last Reported Data Breach (Number of Records Affected)
Description of Supplier's Security Awareness Training Program
Supplier's Security Controls (Select all that apply)
Supplier's Incident Response Plan - Reviewed and Tested?
Date of Last Cybersecurity Audit of Supplier
Regulatory & Compliance Risks
Evaluate supplier adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., environmental, labor).
Applicable Regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, RoHS)
Description of Supplier's Compliance Program
Number of Compliance Audits Conducted in Last Year
Date of Last Compliance Audit
Upload Compliance Documentation (Certificates, Reports)
Areas of Non-Compliance Identified (if any)
Specific Actions Taken to Address Non-Compliance
Concentration & Single Source Dependencies
Identify and evaluate the risks associated with relying on a limited number of suppliers or single sourcing critical components.
Percentage of Spend with Single Source Supplier (Critical Component A)
Number of Approved Alternative Suppliers for Critical Component B
Is there a documented strategy for mitigating single sourcing of Raw Material X?
Describe the risks associated with reliance on a single supplier for Packaging Material
Date of last assessment of supplier diversification strategy
Which critical components are currently single-sourced?
Upload Supplier Risk Assessment Report (if available)
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Assess supplier preparedness for business disruptions and their disaster recovery plans.
Does the supplier have a documented Business Continuity Plan (BCP)?
Last BCP Review/Update Date
Briefly describe the supplier's BCP scope (e.g., departments, processes covered)
Does the BCP include procedures for data backup and recovery?
Estimated Recovery Time Objective (RTO) (in hours)
Estimated Recovery Point Objective (RPO) (in hours)
What types of disasters/risks are addressed in the BCP?
Request BCP Summary Document (if available)
Ethical & Social Responsibility
Evaluate supplier practices related to labor standards, human rights, and environmental sustainability.
Supplier Code of Conduct Adherence
Labor Standards Verification (Select all that apply)
Description of Supplier's Environmental Sustainability Practices
Supplier Sustainability Report (if available)
Conflict Minerals Sourcing
Number of Worker Grievances Reported (past year)
Risk Mitigation & Response Planning
Document planned mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and assigned responsibilities for addressing identified risks.
Detailed Mitigation Strategy
Estimated Mitigation Cost
Mitigation Implementation Deadline
Risk Owner (Responsible Party)
Contingency Plan Actions
Communication Plan for Risk Event
Next Review Date of Mitigation Strategy
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