Case Studies
A collection of real-world scenarios that demonstrate how Gordian helped actual organizations take strategic, decisive action to protect their people, operations, and reputations.
Kidnap, Ransom, & Extortion
Scenario 1
Your company is a leading auto parts manufacturer and distributor, with an expanding market in Mexico. Despite decades of presence in the region, your confidence in local operations is shaken when a delivery truck traveling from San Luis Potosí to Ciudad Victoria goes missing. The truck is found abandoned a day later on the outskirts of Victoria, but the driver has disappeared, leaving your organization to face operational and security challenges.
Scenario 2
As an American food production company sourcing fruit from Michoacán, Mexico, you rely on steady shipments to meet U.S. consumer demand, especially during peak harvest seasons. Shipment interruptions arise when a local criminal enterprise targets the farm, threatening workers and halting production. Weeks of missed shipments impact earnings and consumer availability.
Scenario 3
Your U.S.-based private equity firm acquires a manufacturing company in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Shortly after closing the transaction, three employees are executed in the factory parking lot. With little support from local law enforcement and a fearful workforce, your operations face immediate disruption and uncertainty.
Threats
Cartel violence and criminal enterprises threaten employee safety, shipments, and operations.
Missing drivers and halted shipments delay production and impact earnings.
Violence near facilities leaves employees fearful and reluctant to return to work.
Solutions
Gordian Risk Solutions employs a market-specific approach to mitigate these challenges effectively:
Conduct on-the-ground evaluations to identify vulnerabilities and understand criminal threats.
Work with local resources, including trusted legal, law enforcement, and crisis communication teams, to respond swiftly and appropriately.
Implement tailored employee safety protocols, secure transit routes, and strengthen partnerships with local stakeholders.
Outcome
The missing delivery driver case was resolved with minimal impact on distribution timelines, and operational routes were adjusted for enhanced safety.
Shipment disruptions in Michoacán were mitigated, with production resuming under improved worker protections, stabilizing supply and earnings.
Employee confidence and factory operations in Ciudad Juárez were restored through security enhancements and effective communication strategies.
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