KPMG Report Finds Rising Supply Chain Risk Exposure
A global survey of business leaders finds most see greater risk to their supply chains and expect technology and AI disruption to matter most.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Remote Work
KPMG International released its report "Building a Shock-Resilient Supply Chain," in which 70% of business leaders globally said their organisations' risk exposure had increased over the past two years. The findings were presented at the 17th edition of ENRich, KPMG in India's Energy and Natural Resources conclave.
Why it matters
Geopolitical tensions, energy disruptions, cyber threats and climate-related risks have increased the need for supply-chain resilience. The survey suggests many companies feel exposed as external shocks grow more frequent and costly.
Of 109 senior executives surveyed, 46% identified technology and digital dependencies as the most exposed stage of their supply chains, while 39% pointed to delivered costs and price volatility and 33% to shipping and logistics. The report does not specify how these exposures will translate into financial losses.
The players
KPMG International
KPMG International is a global network of professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services to organisations worldwide.
The details
The report draws on KPMG's Dynamic Risk Assessment methodology, expert interviews and a global pulse survey conducted by Ipsos across markets including India, the United States, China, Japan and Germany. Seventy percent of respondents said they were confident or strongly confident in their ability to maintain critical operations during a major external disruption.
Timeline
Over the past two years, respondents reported increased risk exposure for their organisations.
Over the next two years, technology and AI disruption is expected to have the greatest business impact.
Over the next three to five years, 56% of respondents expect external disruptions to cause severe operational effects or significantly affect costs.
Market Landscape
The findings land as companies reassess supply chains amid the ongoing conflict in Iran and disruptions to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which have affected global energy markets. The survey points to a growing focus on technology resilience as businesses weigh AI adoption against new digital dependencies.
Businesses may face higher costs and more operational disruption as supply chains become more exposed to geopolitical and technology risks. Employees and customers could feel these effects through delivery delays and price volatility.
The takeaway
Organisations that map their most exposed supply chain stages, particularly technology and digital dependencies, may be better positioned to keep critical operations running during external shocks.
Further reading
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