South Asian firms struggle with water-related supply chain risks

A new report indicates that only 11 percent of firms in South Asia have comprehensive preparations in place to manage water-related supply chain risks.

This finding highlights a critical vulnerability across the region, where water scarcity, flooding, and quality issues pose material threats to production, logistics, and sourcing operations.

The low preparedness rate suggests that most South Asian supply chain operators lack adequate contingency planning, risk mitigation strategies, or alternative sourcing arrangements to withstand water-induced disruptions.