Economic upheaval continues with little sign of abating. Recently, President Trump continued to fuel the uncertainty with his “promise” of tariffs; the Russia-Ukraine war shows no sign of ending and numerous other disruptions are bubbling away.

So, how do you plan for such a high level of uncertainty?

While some may scoff at scenario planning, it is a much-underutilised tool businesses can use to help anticipate challenges and opportunities while making strategic decisions.

Having used scenario planning intensively in previous roles, I have seen its potential impact on identifying blind spots and helping businesses prepare for the future. I am a big fan of scenario planning.

In procurement, scenario in-sights can enhance supplier negotiations and inventory strategies by addressing market changes or geopolitical shifts, and it can help identify supply vulnerabilities

When considering using scenario planning:

  • Identify key drivers
  • Develop diverse but plausible scenarios
  • Build actionable strategies
  • Develop scenario key indicators
  • Track and monitor

“If you’re concerned about any specific areas of cost management, reach out for a chat. Most businesses know there are savings within their cost base, but often, they don’t know how to get those savings, or it’s too time-consuming.”

Grant Morrow
Principal Consultant
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