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Case study

Automotive company uncovers hidden structural risks with Sentrisk

How Sentrisk helped an automotive company uncover hidden structural risks and build resilience

The challenge

An automotive company faced hidden supply chain risks that threatened its operational continuity and recovery speed. Key challenges included:

  • Previously unknown upstream supplier exposure in China and Vietnam, involving 150+ Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers for critical components
  • Significant structural risks such as supplier bottlenecks
  • Geographic concentration risks with over 10 cities hosting more than 50 suppliers each
  • High risk exposure in the powertrain value chain, a critical component with a history of disruption
  • Notable natural hazard and geographic concentration risks in safety components with long substitution timelines

The solution

Sentrisk provided comprehensive supply chain mapping and risk analysis to contextualize vulnerabilities and support strategic decision-making by:

  • Identifying and quantifying upstream supplier exposure in high-risk regions
  • Highlighting structural and geographic concentration risks across the supply chain
  • Focusing on high-risk value chains such as powertrain and safety components
  • Enabling the client to optimize sourcing strategies in high-risk areas
  • Facilitating discussions on mitigating strategies with Tier 1 suppliers
  • Supporting the development of targeted contingency plans for critical concentration zones, including Vietnam

The result

The enhanced visibility and actionable insights empowered the client to:

  • Optimize supply chain resilience by adjusting sourcing strategies in vulnerable regions
  • Collaborate effectively with Tier 1 suppliers on risk mitigation
  • Develop focused contingency plans to address high-risk concentration areas
  • Improve overall supply chain robustness and accelerate recovery from disruptions

Learn more about Sentrisk

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  • Gain multi-tier supply chain visibility and risk analysis
  • Stay ahead of disruptions with real-time alerts
  • Strengthen insurance submissions to potentially secure higher PDBI and CBI coverage limits