Supplier risk
Supplier credit check
Before entering a supplier agreement, paying an advance or committing to a large contract, it is wise to know who you are dealing with. A credit check gives you the fact-based foundation.
Risk
What is supplier risk?
A supplier's financial situation directly affects your ability to receive what you have paid for.
Disruption to supply chain
01A supplier that stops delivering — due to bankruptcy, liquidity problems or legal proceedings — can halt your production or operations. Switching suppliers at short notice can be difficult and costly.
Lost advance payment
02Paying an advance to a supplier in financial difficulty risks losing the payment without receiving the delivery. Always check solvency before larger transfers.
Contract with a weak counterparty
03A long-term supplier agreement with a company in financial decline offers limited protection. The contract is only as good as the counterparty's ability to fulfil it.
Reputational risk
04Associating with suppliers with poor payment history or ongoing legal proceedings can affect your business's reputation with your own customers and partners.
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