In order for companies to ensure that the sustainable supply chain approach they establish is relevant to their particular industry, geography, risk profile and operational context, it
is imperative that they understand the supply chain upfront. As a first step of their supply chain due diligence, companies need to form an initial understanding of the most salient
risks and potential opportunities in their own supply chain and how those may impact business resilience. Getting a handle on this data and understanding the dynamics that exist in
complex global chains will help to determine what the priorities are, and what the best engagement methods might be.