Opaque global supply chains are an escalating vulnerability for the aerospace and defense sectors. Hidden risks, from foreign influence to counterfeit parts, can bypass standard vetting and infiltrate assembly lines long before they trigger a federal audit.
While identifying tier-one suppliers is standard practice, it is often insufficient for maintaining national security and operational resilience. Uncovering the entities buried deep within sub-tier networks—where sanctioned links and fraudulent actors often hide—is critical for true supply chain integrity.
This Sayari virtual workshop demonstrates how to move beyond supplier self-disclosure toward a model of independent, authoritative verification. You will learn how to leverage global corporate and trade records to unmask hidden risks and secure your supply base.
Key Takeaways:
- Exposing FOCI Risk: Techniques to unmask Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence, such as Chinese state-owned interests hidden within seemingly domestic vendors.
- Upstream Visibility: Strategies for mapping the sub-tier supply chain to identify sanctioned Russian links and other high-stakes vulnerabilities.
- Advanced Supplier Vetting: How to use entity attributes, such as registered address changes and trade volumes, to identify red flags before onboarding.
- Intercepting Counterfeits: Using Unapproved Part Notices (UPNs) and trade data to proactively flag and block the entry of fraudulent components.
- Alternative Sourcing: Methods for rapidly generating a “white list” of reliable, risk-free alternative suppliers to ensure mission continuity.
This virtual workshop is specifically designed for analysts, procurement specialists, and compliance professionals in the aerospace and defense industry who are responsible for managing FOCI risk, supply chain resilience, and national security mandates.
