We have created a ground-breaking risk index intelligence system for our client Proxima which examines supply chain risk across 10 industrial sectors located in 30 geographies across the globe. The index looks at eight risk dimensions. Some of the risks examined include supplier concentration risk, input and labour cost volatility risk, tariff imposition risk, and governance concerns.
Some of the key findings of the analysis include:
- Many of the countries that are becoming more popular as sourcing hubs (e.g., Mexico, Turkey, and India) are amongst the highest-risk sourcing destinations.
- The sectors that face the highest sourcing risks include energy, food, and manufacturing.
The index and accompanying report equip sourcing teams with the insights to make confident, informed decisions in an increasingly complex world.
The experts behind the research
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Emily GladstoneLead Economist
Emily is a Senior Economist on the Industry team where she supports bespoke industry projects in areas such as renewable energy, construction and insurance. She is also involved in other projects like economic impact studies.
Prior to joining Oxford Economics, Emily worked for 5 years as a government economist for the UK Civil Service, working in the Department for International Trade (DIT) and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). In DIT she worked on assessing the socio-economic impact of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Freeports. She also worked in a crisis covid-19 analytical team, providing supply chain analysis and reporting of critical goods to ministers. In BEIS, she used economic analysis to develop policy positions for manufactured goods for both Free Trade Agreements, the Northern Ireland Protocol and the UK's Global Tariff Schedule. Emily holds a Bsc in Economics from the University of St Andrews.
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Andy LoganDirector of Industry Consulting
Andy Logan leads our Consultancy offer on different industries for clients. He undertakes studies forecasting the demand for company’s products, analysing the drivers of different industries growth, and assessing the size of different markets and industries. He also investigates the competitive pressures and opportunities facing industries now and in the future. Another area, where he has a keen interest is in studies assessing the demand and supply of labour for different industries and occupations, identifying potential skill shortages and implications for migration.
He has worked with clients in most industries, and in many countries of the world.
Prior to joining Oxford Economics, Andy worked in a variety of economist roles at the Bank of England for 15 years. His research focused on the labour market, commodity and producer prices, UK trade flows, and the performance of UK banks. He holds an MSc. and BA. degrees from the universities of London and Leicester.
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