Supply Chain Risk Catalog

Below, you can find all data currently a part of the risk catalog. The included risks were identified and analysed in accordance with the model, which you can find here.

The table below is sortable by different columns, you can sort a column alphabetically by clicking on the column header.

RiskGroup according to ISO 28000Secondary group according to ISO 28000Primary logistics resourceSecondary logistics resourcePrimary publicSecondary publicOrigin of riskLevel of logistics planningSource of riskArea of impactRisk causePotential consequencesDescription
Limited or no access to the key lockera.PHYISLOPECOMOPL
Fall of wall/ceilinga.PHYISLIMPOPEOSCTPL
Collapse of tenta.PHYISLIMPOPEOSCTPL
Planted bomb or explosivea.PHYALSALLOSCOPL
Damage to the forklift rampa.PHYISLFLWOPECOMOPL
Damage of cranes, liftsa.PHYISLFLWMNGOPECOMOPL
Collapse of the roof (snow…)a.PHYISLFLWIMPOPEOSCTPLThe collapse of a roof due to events that could not be influenced.
Destruction or reduction of value of goodsa.PHYISLMNGCCUCOMTPLDestruction – the goods cannot serve its purpose anymore; Reduction of value – the goods cannot serve its intended purpose in the specified scope anymore (wet packaging, expired expiration date…) .
Destruction of equipmenta.PHYISLEMPCOMOPLDamage or an unforeseen breakdown of such scope, that the equipment is temporarily or permanently unfit for use.
Employees are not acquainted with measures in case of work accidentsb.OPTPPLOPECOMSPL
Work accidents involving employeesb.OPTPPLOPECOMTPLAccidents while executing operations – including physical damage to employees, goods or equipment.
Long revolution of storage goodsb.OPTFLWMNGCCUCOMSPLStocks are increasing, the average time of storage is longer than usual.
Ad-Hoc investmentsb.OPTISLMNGFISANYSPLUnexpected investments that are required to maintain the scope of operations as before in an organization.
Loss or theft of keysb.OPTISLOPEANYOPL
Theft of goods b.OPTFLWMNGANYOPLThree levels of theft – occasional minor thefts (food, beverages…), minor thefts, organized thefts.
Theft of computer componentsb.OPTg.IDCINTFLWITPALLANYOPL
Theft of forkliftsb.OPTISLFLWOPEANYOPL
Interrupted supply of goods to customersb.OPTFLWCCUCOMTPLDelivery of goods to customers was not complete – documentation issues, commissioning, incomplete shipments…
Loading ramps not operatingb.OPTISLFLWOPECOMOPL
Scanners not operatingb.OPTPPLFLWOPECOMOPL
Workforce not effectively burdenedb.OPTPPLOPECOMSPLReduced productivity of workforce due to ineffective task distribution.
Negative personnel changesb.OPTPPLALLCOMSPL
Noncompatibility of customers or suppliers with ISO 9001 standard, business usances etc. b.OPTFLWMNGSCRSPL
Task not completedb.OPTFLWALLCCUCOMOPLWork tasks are not completed fully or in the specified time frame.
Nonoptimal limitations of transportb.OPTISLFLWDRVANYSPLRequests for less than optimal transport organizing – longer routes, vehicles with greater capacity than needed, time limitations…
Norms are not correctly formedb.OPTPPLFLWOPECOMSPL
Less than optimal locationb.OPTISLFLWMNGCOMSPLA certain location has limitations for storage of goods.
Inappropriate personal characteristics of employeesb.OPTPPLALLCOMSPL
Accidents involving warehouse manipulation equipmentb.OPT ISLPPLOPECOMTPL
Dangers from high shelvingb.OPTISLPPLOPECOMTPLDanger of falling goods, earthquakes, work accidents etc., that are a consequence of high shelving and storage.
Unskillful use of equipmentb.OPTISLEMPCOMTPL
No substitute for locationb.OPTISLFLWMNGCOMSPLNo suitable new location, when it is needed because of enlarged scope of business, specific storage requirements, loss of a warehouse…
Breakdown of air conditioning (especially in the cold-storage rooms) b.OPTISLOPECOMOPL
Dependency on one customerb.OPTFLWMNGCOMSPL
Reduced number of present employees at the workplaceb.OPTPPLFLWMNGALLCOMOPLEmployees do not come to work because of unforeseen events.
Omission of supervision during workb.OPTFLWMNGCOMTPL
Lack of spare partsb.OPTISLEMPOPESCRTPL
Deterioration of employee relationsb.OPTPPLALLCOMSPL
Implementation of new warehousing systemsb.OPTISLFLWIMPCOMSPLThe need for new warehousing systems and their implementation (new internal transport routes, new equipment…).
Fire (in warehouse, forklift stations…)b.OPTc.NATISLALSALLEMPANYOPL
Not enough storage capacityb.OPTFLWOPECOMSPLInability to provide storage space in the quantity needed.
Too much time and resources spent on bad employeesb.OPTPPLMNGCOMSPL
Too much time spent on bad customersb.OPTPPLMNGCOMSPL
Too large dependency on small customersb.OPTFLWALLCOMSPLDisproportional ratio of input spent on small customers with output gained from them.
Lack of key capable employeesb.OPTPPLMNGCOMSPL
Confidential information is revealedb.OPTg.IDCPPLALLITPCOMSPLRevelation of confidential information, such as contracts, that are confidential because of customer-supplier relations, good practice or legislation.
Water spill, floodb.OPTc.NATISLALLOSCOPL
Tracking of third persons that have access to the companyb.OPTPPLMNGCOMTPL
Harmful air (especially in the customs warehouse, due to specific goods…)b.OPTPPLOPECOMOPL
Flaws found during inspectionb.OPTFLWMNGCOMTPL
Delays in supplyb.OPTFLWMNGCCUCOMTPLGoods are not forwarded to the customer in the specified time frame.
Employees manage equipment unprofessionally or do not detect errors in operationsb.OPTISLEMPCOMTPL
Employees do not identify themselves with the company's vision, no sense of belonging to the companyb.OPTPPLMNGCOMSPL
Disturbance or shutdown of wireless networksb.OPTINTALLCOMOPL
Excessive weight on shelvingb.OPTISLEMPCOMTPL
Interruption of flow of documentationb.OPTINTMNGSCRTPL
Obstructed outflow of water from the roofb.OPTISLIMPCOMTPL
Epidemicc.NATPPLALLOSCTPL
Slippery icec.NATISLOPEDRVOSCOPL
Earthquakec.NATISLALSALLIMPOSCOPL
High or low environment temperaturesc.NATPPLISLOPEOSCOPLTemperature levels that can potentially harm goods, equipment or employees.
Invasion of animals into a warehouse (birds, insects…)c.NATISLOPEOSCOPL
Lightning strikec.NATISLOPEOSCOPL
Proximity of other dangerous activitiesd.OUTALSALLOSCSPLProximity of dangerous manufacturing, volatile or explosive goods etc.
Equipment is not properly maintained and servicedd.OUTb.OPTISLEMPSCRTPL
Cutout of electric gridd.OUTFLWOPESCROPLInterrupted or complete shut down supply of electricity.
Interruption of gas supplyd.OUTFLWOPESCROPL
Unavailability of maintenance servicesd.OUTISLFLWOPESCRTPLMaintenance services do not guarantee maintenance or service in acceptable time frames.
Disorderly relations at customers or suppliersd.OUTb.OPTFLWMNGOPESCRSPL
Fluctuation of energy pricesd.OUTISLFISOSCSPLFluctuations of prices of energy, such as gas, fuel, electricity.. that have a direct impact on business operations.
Dependency on a single supplierd.OUTFLWMNGCOMSPL
Truck break downs with transport providersd.OUTFLWISLDRVSCROPL
Inadequate maintenance or serviced.OUTISLEMPANYTPL
Carrier strikesd.OUTFLWOPESCRTPL
Strike of nonaffiliated groupsd.OUTFLWOPESCRTPL
Plane crash on premisesd.OUTa.PHYALSALLOSCOPL
Indiscipline in paymentsd.OUTFLWMNGSCRSPL
Interrupted heating systemd.OUTALSALLOSCOPL
Interrupted telecommunicationsd.OUTFLWALLSCROPL
Owner or management change with customerd.OUTFLWMNGSCRSPL
Owner or management change with supplierd.OUTFLWMNGSCRSPL
Change in legislation or regulationd.OUTALSMNGOSCSPL
Change of customer instructionsd.OUTFLWMNGSCRTPL
Unfair competition (dumping..)d.OUTALSMNGOSCSPL
Unfavorable media coverage of companyd.OUTALSMNGOSCSPL
Loss of reputatione.STKPPLMNGOSCSPLLong term issues connected to loss of reputation of the company or its trademarks.
Management changee.STKb.OPTPPLALLCOMSPL
Incorrect information about the company in media, publics…e.STKPPLMNGANYSPL
Wrongful business orientatione.STKFLWMNGCOMSPL
Inconsistency in company's operations or agreementse.STKPPLMNGALLCOMSPL
Salary, bonus, stimulation not payed oute.STKPPLALLCOMTPL
Inappropriate salary height or ratio between salaries within a companye.STKPPLALLCOMSPL
Omission of work standardse.STKFLWMNGCOMTPL
Poor examples set by managemente.STKPPLMNGCOMSPL
Union issuese.STKPPLMNGCOMSPL
Social environment riskse.STKPPLMNGOSCSPLCultural, social factors, customs…
Changes in ownership structuree.STKALSMNGCOMSPL
Infringement of competitive clausee.STKFLWMNGSCRTPL
Upgrade of information security (firewalls, anti-virus software…)f.SECINTITPCOMTPL
Insufficient firefighting equipmentf.SECISLALLCOMOPL
Loss of contact between managers and employeesg.IDCPPLALLCOMSPL
Upgrades of softwareg.IDCINTITPCOMTPL
Incorrect functioning of IT systemsg.IDCa.PHYINTFLWOPEALLCOMOPL
Unclear instructions to employeesg.IDCPPLOPECOMTPL
Lack of return informationg.IDCPPLMNGCOMSPL
Too big dependency on informatics supportg.IDCd.OUTINTALLCOMSPL
No business contingency planh.CONPPLMNGCOMSPL
Complete stop of operationsh.CONALSALLANYTPLAll business operations and processes are stopped.
Interrupted business processh.CONALSALLANYTPLInterruption of particular business processes (commissioning, warehousing, loading…).
Reduced scope of operationsh.CONALSMNGANYTPL
No upstream or downstream communication about disruptionsg.IDCINTMNGSCRSPL
Unexpected rise of demand for productsd.OUTFLWPLNOSCSPL
Unfavorable customer reaction on newly launched productd.OUTe.STKFLWMNGOSCSPL
Slow movement of materials through the supply chainh.CONFLWOPESCRSPL
No risk owners definedb.OPTINTMNGSCRSPL
Increased production costsb.OPTFLWFISMNGSCRTPL
Inappropriate or inaccurate inventory management systemb.OPTFLWOPECOMSPL
Poor return on investmentse.STKFLWFISMNGOSCSPL
Loss of business records, statements, bills...b.OPTFLWALSMNGSCRTPL
Increased stress for employees, demoralizationb.OPTe.STKPPLALLCOMSPL
Failure of a transport linkb.OPTd.OUTFLWOPESCRTPL
Long lead timesb.OPTFLWOPESCRSPL
Poor quality of goodsb.OPTFLWBUYSCRSPL
Supply capacity constraintsd.OUTFLWOPESCRSPL
Shortage of stockb.OPTFLWOPECOMTPL
Shortage of cashb.OPTFLWFISMNGCOMTPL
Government instabilityd.OUTFLWALSMNGOSCSPL
Customs barriersd.OUTFLWALSFISOSCSPL
Currency exchange rates changed.OUTALSFISOSCSPL
Taxes changed.OUTALSFISOSCSPL

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