📊 European Supply Chain Risk Indicator (ESCRI) – Update
The ESCRI report for Q2 2026 is now complete and available for download.
The global situation remains unsettled and for European supply chain managers, this means one thing in particular: complexity and risk in supply planning continues to increase. While the overall index rose only slightly from 70.31 to 71.15 since the first report, the results point to a significant shift in the risk landscape. At the same time, many companies are strengthening supply chain resilience through strategic measures, even as new geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are increasing uncertainty, cost pressure, and disruption risks.
Among the key insights for top management are:
🔹Transport disruptions as the strongest driver of risk, with transport risk rising to 85.19
🔹A shift from energy price concerns to energy security concerns, with economic risk reaching 80.84
🔹Accelerating strategic sourcing and de-risking efforts, including second-source development and make-or-buy shifts
🔹A positive digital signal, as practical AI applications and prior cybersecurity investments are beginning to strengthen operational resilience
The Q2-2026 report can be downloaded here: https://www.vnl.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-q1-escri-quarterly-report.pdf
