Strengthening Supply Chain Risk Management and Compliance Across GCC Logistics Networks

The client was a multi-sector industrial materials supplier operating across Saudi Arabia and GCC markets. Their supply chain depended on complex global sourcing arrangements and multiple import lanes vulnerable to geopolitical shifts, seasonal congestion, and varying customs procedures. Leadership sought a formal risk management framework and compliance system to mitigate operational disruptions and strengthen supply continuity for customers in construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.

We designed a structured risk management and compliance framework covering supplier risk scoring, import lane vulnerability assessments, documentation audits, and escalation workflows. The solution included predictive disruption indicators, compliance dashboards, and standardized procedures for responding to delays or non-compliance issues. The framework enabled the company to transition from reactive problem-solving to proactive supply chain risk control.

• Mapped end-to-end sourcing, transportation, customs, and delivery flows to identify weak points.
• Built a tiered supplier evaluation model measuring reliability, financial health, and geopolitical exposure.
• Conducted scenario modelling to estimate operational impacts of disruptions and evaluate mitigation options.
• Performed detailed documentation audits to identify procedural gaps and compliance failure points.
• Facilitated cross-functional workshops to embed risk ownership across procurement, logistics, and legal teams.

We recommended diversifying suppliers for critical categories, securing secondary sourcing agreements, and establishing alternative shipping routes. Adoption of automated compliance tools, quarterly supplier reviews, and structured response protocols strengthened preparedness. We also advised using flexible shipping contracts to minimize exposure to port-level disruptions and reduce dependence on any single route or supplier.

The engagement delivered significant resilience improvements. Supply interruptions declined by 32%, compliance accuracy increased by 40%, and emergency procurement spending dropped by over SAR 3.2 million annually. Improved visibility into global sourcing risks enabled more stable operations, safeguarded customer commitments, and strengthened the client’s reputation for reliability across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.