Strategy & Leadership

Managing supply-chain risk for reward

October 01, 2009

Global

October 01, 2009

Global
Iain Scott

Senior Strategic Analyst, Global Life Sciences Centre

Iain Scott is a lead analyst at Ernst & Young's Global Life Sciences Center, where he manages thought leadership programmes and conducts research across the sector.

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Research Methodology

In September and October 2009 the Economist Intelligence Unit conducted a global survey of 500 executives responsible for risk management in their organisations.

The survey, which was sponsored by ACE, was completed by respondents employed in a range of sectors, including financial services (17%), manufacturing (13%), professional services (10%), energy and natural resources (7%), IT and technology (7%), healthcare and pharmaceuticals (7%) and consumer goods (6%). Companies in Asia-Pacific accounted for 33% of the responses, followed by 29% in Western Europe and 28% in North America. About one-half of the respondents were C-level executives or board members. More than one-half the companies surveyed have revenues of over US$500m, and one-quarter turn over more than US$5bn a year. Publicly listed companies accounted for 38% of responses and 39% were privately owned but not by private equity.

Our editorial team undertook the survey and conducted the analysis. The findings expressed in the summary do not necessarily reflect those of the sponsor. The Economist Intelligence Unit would like to thank all those who gave their time and insight to make this survey and summary possible.

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