"We think of just the initial signing of a vendor to perform a service, but we don't do a good job of monitoring ...THEIR vendors"

Our first featured Technology Advisory episode of 2021 is hosted by Audrey Katcher of Rubin Brown LLC. She's joined by Torpey White of Wipfli LLC, and Mardhani (Danny) Wirapratama of Celestica Inc. They share definitions, actions plans and ways of framing practical discussions about managing risk in supply chains involving vendors, providers, and partners.

Talking Points. This conversation touches on these and other topics and considerations:

Business Partner Supply Chain Risks.
Definitions to frame the discussions.
Relevant risks today.
A recap of practical action plans.

Resources. Use these links to find out more about this topic, or to access free guidance and resources to implement in your own team or organisation.

Explore AICPA & CIMA resources on SOC for Supply Chain – Description Criteria, Backgrounder, Information for Management and Guides-
Hear this Vendor Risk Management Podcast from our archive.
Consider joining us for the "Redefining Supply Chain Risk Assessment" (upcoming webcast).
Read about Supply Chain Risk Management on McKinsey.com, and about Resilience in Global Supply Chains on the Boston Consulting Group website at BCG.com.
Visit dedicated coronavirus online resource centres for our AICPA and CIMA networks.

The Voices. Connect with the people behind the conversation.

Hosted by Audrey Katcher CPA, CISA, CITP. Based in St Louis, USA, Audrey is a Rubin Brown Business Advisory Partner and leads their IT Risk Services practices. She has over 20 years of public accounting experience in several industries.
Mardhani (Danny) Wirapratama is SAP senior FICO consultant at Celestica, Inc. Based in Toronto, Canada, he focuses on the IT integration of ERP and SEM systems.
Torpey White CPA, CITP, CISA, CGMA is based in Philadelphia, USA. He is a Partner in Wipfli LLP’s risk advisory and forensic services practice, with more than 25 years of experience in public accounting and the private sector.

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