Silf samtalar: Supplier Risk Management in a World of Uncertainty - 5/3

Building resilience when risk is the new normal

Supply chains are operating in an environment of constant uncertainty. Geopolitical instability, supply disruptions, regulatory pressure and increased dependency on global supplier networks are reshaping how organisations must work with supplier risk.

In this Silf samtalar session, practitioners and experts from SKF Automotive and Stretch Procurement share real-world experiences and practical lessons from developing and implementing Supplier Risk Management (SRM) in complex global organisations.

Rather than theory, this conversation focuses on how supplier risk management capabilities can be – including trial-and-error learnings, common pitfalls and how to turn risk management into a natural part of procurement operations.

Drawing on SKF’s journey, the conversation highlights what it takes to move from reactive handling of supplier risks toward a more structured and integrated approach — while avoiding common traps such as over-engineering scorecards or dashboards before the basics are in place.

Together, we explore how:

• Procurement organisations can move from reactive to proactive supplier risk management
• Digital SRM initiatives support decision-making — when built on the right foundations
• People, processes and systems need to work together to manage uncertainty

This session offers a practical and honest view of supplier risk management as a journey - providing inspiration and concrete insights for organisations looking to develop their own approach in an increasingly uncertain world. 

What we will cover:

• Key drivers reshaping supplier risk management today
• Practical lessons from SRM digitalisation and implementation projects
• Common pitfalls – and how to avoid them
• Concrete tips for designing and rolling out SRM solutions that deliver value

Speakers

Loïc Abgrall
Procurement and Supply Chain Excellence Manager, SKF Automotive

Loïc has a long career in global procurement within the SKF Group and extensive experience in driving procurement development and transformation. In this session, he shares SKF's journey in building supplier risk management capabilities in a complex, global environment.

Sara Bråtegren
COO & Advisor, Stretch Procurement

Sara brings over 20 years of experience in procurement digitalisation and transformation. She shares practical insights from multiple SRM projects, including lessons learned, challenges encountered and concrete advice for successful implementation.

About the companies

SKF Automotive
SKF Automotive is a global supplier of bearings and related technologies for passenger cars, trucks, two-wheelers and electric vehicles. The company serves leading automotive OEMs worldwide with a strong focus on performance, sustainability and innovation in mobility.

Stretch Procurement
Stretch Procurement is a Nordic consultancy specialising in procurement digitalisation and transformation. The company supports organisations in improving procurement performance across supplier management, risk, sustainability and data-driven decision-making – bridging strategy, processes and digital solutions to create measurable business impact.

About Ivalua (2026)
Ivalua is the only truly unified, enterprise AI platform for managing spend and suppliers. We seamlessly connect people, AI agents, workflows, and data, making businesses more profitable, resilient, and sustainable. We are trusted by over 500 of the world’s most admired brands and consistently recognized as a leader by Gartner and other analysts. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us @Ivalua.

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