Only 3 percent of risk professionals currently describe their supply chains as very resilient. While leadership attention has pivoted toward artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, baseline operational exposures remain unchanged. Operational risk management centers on identifying and mitigating losses caused by failed processes, human error, system breakdowns, and external shocks.
According to the 2026 Allianz Risk Barometer, based on 3,338 responses across 97 countries, business interruption dropped out of the top two global concerns for the first time in survey history, falling to third place at 29 percent. A shift in management perception should not be confused with a reduction in actual risk. The underlying vulnerabilities in vendor networks and day to day operations still exist.
When teams divert focus away from fundamental operational discipline, basic execution failures quickly compound into significant financial losses. Maintaining resilience requires continuous audits of supplier dependencies, workflow bottlenecks, and internal control structures.
To examine the complete data and review practical strategies for managing these exposures, read the full brief at https://smbadvisor.management/operational-risk-management/
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