# Transforming Supply Chain Risk Management with Intelligence How powerful sourcing and procurement intelligence delivers the best business decisions at the right time, every time. Creating the Best Procurement Strategies in a Shifting World The uncomfortable truth among sourcing and **procurement** professionals is that it only takes one late or missing part to generate costly delays — or even cancellations. Unfortunately, this is the reality that they must navigate on a daily basis. The question is not whether it's possible for organizations to achieve **supply chain resilience** in a world marked by volatility and global disruptions. Instead, it's about achieving the highest possible level of agility with the shortest amount of downtime. It's no wonder why professionals are constantly seeking new processes to create a more agile and resilient supply chain, one that can withstand even the most severe disruptions. But what if there's already a solution helping professionals across multiple industries [mitigate supply chain disruptions](https://events.3ds.com/supply-chain-volatility-intelligence), powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and working around the clock to provide the best business decisions at the right time, every time? **Here's a preview of what's possible.** The Sourcing and Procurement 3D Model [https://www.3ds.com/assets/content-prod/ih-netvibes-mitsup/assets/index-Gf2tptY…](https://www.3ds.com/assets/content-prod/ih-netvibes-mitsup/assets/index-Gf2tptYc.js) bundle-3ds-netvibes-mitigating-risks text/javascript The Intelligence that Delivers Results Amidst Disruptions Thanks to the AI-powered sourcing and supply chain intelligence running within the **3D**EXPERIENCE® platform, sourcing and procurement professionals can: - Anticipate and [mitigate the impact of volatility](https://events.3ds.com/supply-chain-volatility-intelligence) in raw material prices and product part availability - [Identify and maximize cost savings](/products/3dexperience/ai-guided-part-procurement-savings "AI-Guided Part Procurement Savings") - Decrease complexity and embed **supply chain agility** - Preserve margins and nurture a competitive advantage Data from the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform can be consolidated with data from enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) systems as well as other external sources into one continuously updated and reliable foundation. This approach informs product development decisions that help optimize and secure costs. Since every part or component generates an exponential amount of data, projecting these data points onto a common referential (such as a 3D model of the part or component) within the platform results in a [**virtual twin**](/virtual-twin/manufacturing-industries "Virtual Twin Experiences for Manufacturing Industries") that's updated in real time. It goes far beyond the capabilities of a **digital twin** by simulating the lifecycle, behavior and evolution, virtually, to determine the best course of action. As a result, professionals can model, anticipate and respond to **supply chain disruptions** quickly and efficiently. Information is accessible through a seamless user interface, enabling [efficient sourcing and purchasing](https://www.3ds.com/products/netvibes/ai-guided-part-procurement-savings) of the right parts from the right supplier at the right price and time. Having engineering, sourcing, supply chain and compliance data gathered in one place is essential to accurately measure the impact of risks and ultimately gain a holistic view that helps teams start solving problems faster and more efficiently. Julien Law-To Senior Industry Process Expert, Dassault Systèmes ![Julien Law-To > Dassault Systèmes®](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-02/law-to.png) Having engineering, sourcing, supply chain and compliance data gathered in one place is essential to accurately measure the impact of risks and ultimately gain a holistic view that helps teams start solving problems faster and more efficiently. This approach also ensures full traceability of both implemented and planned strategies. Impact assessment becomes faster and more accurate. Collaboration between diverse disciplines can happen around a shared objective — responding quickly and effectively to volatility and crises. The Solution that Mitigates Uncertainty and Delivers Results Here’s how we help sourcing and procurement professionals make smarter and faster business decisions every time. [Mitigate Supply Chain Risk eBook](/media/24095) [ Get the e-book ](/media/data-driven-sourcing-and-procurement-within-reach) AI-Driven Supply Chain Risk Management Video AI-Driven Supply Chain Risk Management ai-driven_supply_chain_risk_management 3 minutes 39 Inline video Supply Chain Risk Management: Frequently Asked Questions How can you avoid or prevent supply chain disruptions? No organization can fully eliminate supply chain risk, but the most resilient ones anticipate disruptions before they escalate and respond with speed when they occur. Several practices make the difference. **Map your full supplier network.** Visibility beyond tier-1 suppliers is essential to uncovering hidden single-source dependencies, geographic concentrations of risk and financial vulnerabilities before they materialize. **Diversify your supplier base.** Qualifying alternative suppliers, maintaining an approved manufacturer list and regionalizing supply where possible gives procurement teams options when primary sources fail. **Embed sourcing into the design phase.** Integrating engineering and procurement data from the start — rather than treating supply chain as a downstream concern — allows teams to design for cost, availability and resilience simultaneously. **Use AI to detect early warning signals.** Supplier performance history, market trends, raw material price volatility and compliance data all contain signals that AI-powered analytics can surface before they become crises. **Simulate disruptions with a** [**virtual twin**](/products/delmia/virtual-twin-manufacturing "Virtual Twin for Manufacturing")**.** Unlike a digital twin, a virtual twin continuously updates with live data and allows teams to model the full impact of any disruption — from tariff changes to supplier defaults — before committing to a course of action. What is supply chain resilience? Why is it important? Supply chain resilience is the ability of a supply chain to not only resist disruptions but also recover operational capability after they occur. **Supply chain uncertainty** can jeopardize the ability of organizations to deliver products to their customers. In the face of mounting global uncertainties, having the capability to anticipate and mitigate supply chain risks can be a critical competitive advantage. Unfortunately, traditional supply chain structures only offer a limited degree of visibility. A resilient supply chain can significantly expand that visibility through the adoption of alternative methodologies to improve the product development process. What are the steps that sourcing and procurement teams can take to reduce or mitigate supplier risk? Sourcing and procurement teams can mitigate supplier risk and supply chain volatility by enhancing **supply chain visibility** and implementing smarter sourcing and procurement processes. This can be achieved by: - **Strengthening supplier evaluation** with thorough pre-qualification, scorecards that track various metrics such as delivery, cost and responsiveness, and continuous monitoring for financial changes and operational red flags - **Diversifying suppliers and sources** to avoid single-source dependencies, regionalizing (or relocalizing) supply chains and mapping multi-tier supply chains to identify hidden vulnerabilities in sub-tier networks - **Strengthening contracts** through well-structured service-level agreements (SLAs) that include risk-sharing clauses and regular performance reviews to enforce standards and tracking trends before they become risks - **Improving operational flexibility** with buffer inventory for critical parts, forecasting tools to detect early shifts and component standardization to increase interchangeability across suppliers - **Collaborating closely with suppliers** on contingency planning for disruptions and tariffs, designing forecasts and roadmaps, and capability improvements to strengthen supply chain resilience - **Leveraging digital tools** for real-time intelligence, AI-powered predictive analytics and dynamic what-if scenario simulation - Building cross-functional resilience by integrating engineering, supply chain and procurement data into one unified workflow so that sourcing and **supply chain resilience strategies** can be developed during the design phase How can artificial intelligence (AI) improve supply chain management? When we talk about AI in supply chains, we're referring to the use of AI technologies to optimize operations, improve efficiency, support workforce development and enhance decision-making. In supply chain management, AI processes vast data sets to optimize resource allocation, enhance demand forecasting and streamline scheduling. Sourcing and procurement professionals can use the **AI-powered supply chain** intelligence within the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform to: - **Glean insights from historical data** including market trends, regulations, supplier performance and compliance with contractual obligations - **Perform comprehensive analytics** on costing data to rationalize parts and prevent sourcing similar components from different vendors at different prices - **Assess supplier risks** using historical data and market intelligence while utilizing past costs for negotiations - **Drive the exploration** of new materials and manufacturing methods to reduce costs - **Identify gaps** in component costs and assess their cumulative impact on the program - **Search through millions** of 3D models to identify similar components based on their shape, size and manufacturing process to understand their target sourcing cost - **Standardize materials and components** across programs denoted using different names or spellings by various individuals, internal teams, divisions or suppliers How can digital twins help mitigate supply chain disruptions? Sourcing and procurement professionals can model scenarios such as raw material price volatility, shortages affecting specific parts, suppliers or countries, as well as changes in tariffs — all in real time. Each risk is represented as an object within the platform, complete with its own qualification, probability and lifecycle. Using a simple drag-and-drop approach, these risks can be applied to a digital twin analysis application to measure their potential impact on production at different levels. This capability serves both as a preventive tool (enabling teams to anticipate and simulate possible risks in advance) and as an impact assessment tool when a risk materializes. Using the digital twin, the range of possibilities for modeling and simulating crisis scenarios through these defined risks become virtually limitless. 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