Supply chain risk and contested logistics are deeply interconnected, as vulnerabilities can be exploited by adversaries to disrupt operations, while effective risk mitigation strategies can bolster resilience.

Key sectors like hyperscalers, semiconductors, rare earth minerals, and energy infrastructure are critical to the global economy and frequently become targets for adversarial actions.

In light of these challenges, traditional supply chain management, which has historically prioritized efficiency, is proving inadequate; organizations must now adopt proactive risk mitigation strategies to enhance resilience.

By leveraging OSINT, organizations can monitor real-time disruptions, track vendor ecosystems, and expose illicit networks that threaten global trade norms.

Building supply chain resilience necessitates a coordinated effort between public and private sectors, with governments creating supportive legislative frameworks and companies investing in advanced analytics and OSINT platforms.

Recent disruptions, such as pandemics, natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts, and cyberattacks, have exposed the fragility of global supply chains, resulting in delayed deliveries, increased costs, and heightened national security vulnerabilities.

Contested logistics refers to the intentional targeting of supply chain operations by adversarial nations, such as Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, seeking geopolitical or economic advantages.

Examples of contested logistics include Russia's strategic maneuvers in the Arctic, China's expanding influence in the Panama Canal, and the use of shadow fleets to bypass sanctions.

To safeguard supply chains from adversarial threats, organizations should implement advanced analytics, continuous monitoring, and real-time vendor risk assessments.

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) is vital for enhancing supply chain resilience, as it provides visibility into potential disruptions and vulnerabilities through publicly available data.