The 5-Step Playbook for Building a Sanctions-Proof Supply Chain

Export controls and sanctions enforcement have stopped being something a compliance officer worries about in the corner office. They now directly impact plant operations, procurement cycles, and cash flow. A single shipment flagged by customs; a supplier caught selling to a blacklisted end-user; a machine tool with the wrong encryption standard. Any of these can freeze inventory, trigger investigations, and shut down production lines for months.