Mapping vulnerabilities in critical upstream supply inputs

Federal government department. The department needed a strategic assessment of upstream risks in critical industry supply chains — identifying vulnerabilities in critical inputs and laying the groundwork for a broader resilience strategy.

• Mapped key inputs across the end-to-end supply chains in scope, combining desktop analysis with stakeholder insight
• Prioritised and shortlisted critical upstream inputs for deeper analysis
• Ran a structured vulnerability assessment using a framework co-developed with the client
• Documented knowledge gaps with recommendations for future phases
• Engaged industry bodies early to validate findings and build momentum

• Fragmented data synthesised into actionable vulnerability insights
• Cross-sector stakeholder collaboration and alignment
• Repeatable structured risk methodology; Phase 2 mandate established