Tag: Supply Chain Resilience

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Bridging the Human Factor: The Psychological Dimensions of Cyber Resilience in the Defence Supply Chain

The Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) recent “Letter from the Second Permanent Secretary, DG Chief Information Officer and DG Commercial to Defence industry CEOs/Defence Leads – GOV.UK” emphasises the urgent need for robust cybersecurity across the supply chain. While much of the focus is rightly on technological measures and compliance frameworks, the human factor—often the most unpredictable element in cybersecurity—remains critical to achieving lasting resilience.

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The Human Factor in Supply Chain Resilience: Insights from McKinsey Through a Cyber Psychology Lens

Supply chains are often viewed as logistical systems of processes, technologies, and networks. However, at their core, they are fundamentally human. As McKinsey’s latest report “Supply Chains: Still Vulnerable” highlights, the psychology of decision-making, trust, and risk perception plays an equally critical role in supply chain resilience. Ignoring these human factors can undermine even the most sophisticated technological solutions.

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