Risk Management for Third Parties and Supply Chains

“Today’s supply chain disruptions are not anomalies; they are structural features of a more volatile world. This book shows why balancing efficiency with resilience-and accounting for finite, geographically concentrated resources-is now a strategic imperative, not a contingency plan.” * Amy Barnes, Head of Energy & Power and Head of Climate & Sustainability Strategy, Marsh Risk *“James Crask and Catherine Cyphus provide a comprehensive analysis of where we are and how we arrived here, but the big win for me is in the way they convert that context and their experience into practical steps that individuals and organizations can take to find solutions and opportunities.” * Neil Cook, Group Risk Director, BUPA *“Global events, from COVID-19 to geopolitical conflict, have exposed the fragility of modern supply chains. For organizations operating in safety-critical, international environments such as nuclear transport and logistics, resilience is essential. This timely and accessible book offers practical insight into managing supply-chain risk and navigating disruption in an increasingly uncertain world.” * Richard James, Head of Risk, Nuclear Transport Solutions *“This book is a must read for all risk professionals and senior leaders. James Crask and Catherine Cyphus have provided a comprehensive account of arguably the biggest risks facing businesses today. One that requires a significant change in approach to supply chain management, as well as a rethink in how risk and resilience is positioned in and across the organization.” * Helen Hunter-Jones, Group Director Risk and Assurance, Greene King *

James Crask is the leader of the Global Supply Chain Practice for Marsh, where he helps companies improve their resilience to supply chain risks. He is also currently a Commissioner for the UK’s National Preparedness Commission, and for over 10 years was Chair of the International Standards Organization panel responsible for all global ISO Standards on Organizational Resilience and Business Continuity. He is the author of Business Continuity Management, also published by Kogan Page. He lives in London, UK.

Catherine Cyphus is the Global Risk Advisory Lead at Sentrisk (Marsh), where she helps clients understand and mitigate their third-party and supply chain risks. She is a member of the Expert Advisory Panel for the UK’s Government’s Future of Global Supply Chains Project and a founding member of the UNDRR’s Corporate Chief Resilience Officer initiative. She lives in London, UK.