IT Supply Chain

The IT Supply Chain encompasses all processes and parties involved in the manufacturing, procurement, provision and delivery of IT products and services. This can include manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, logistics providers, software vendors and IT service providers. For IT hardware, the supply chain covers areas such as component sourcing, production, storage, transportation and delivery of servers, switches, routers and other network equipment. In addition to availability, lead times and costs, supply chain security is an important consideration. Risks can arise from supply shortages, dependencies on individual suppliers, counterfeit components, compromised hardware or software, and cyberattacks affecting suppliers. Structured IT Supply Chain Management helps organisations assess procurement risks, manage suppliers and improve the availability and security of their IT infrastructure.