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.
Supply Chain
Scenario
You’re a multinational manufacturer with factories in multiple continents, supporting customers worldwide and sourcing raw materials from over 10,000 suppliers. Your mature procurement process includes a robust “Know Your Supplier” program and relies on reputable, CTPAT-certified customs brokers.
At your Mexico site, raw materials arrive from Asia, consolidated in the U.S., and transported across the border. However, during a routine inventory check, your team uncovers a pallet of firearms mixed with your expected raw materials. None of the firearms are listed on packing slips or bills of lading.
Within 24 hours, a second shipment arrives, again containing firearms. Your Mexico operations suddenly resemble an armory. With another shipment expected, you face critical questions:
- Are your customs brokers or employees complicit?
- Have transnational criminal organizations compromised your supply chain?
- How do you manage the legal, operational, and reputational risks associated with these illicit items?
Threats
Transnational criminal organizations may be exploiting your established logistics to smuggle contraband.
Illicit firearms on your site jeopardize your compliance, reputation, and trust with customers and partners.
Suspicions arise about complicity among customs brokers, employees, or law enforcement.
Solutions
Gordian Risk Solutions applies a strategic, multi-layered approach to manage and resolve supply chain threats:
Assess vulnerabilities and identify potential points of compromise.
Secure trusted partnerships with local legal, law enforcement, and logistics experts to navigate the crisis.
Safely store and monitor illicit items while developing a plan to address legal and operational challenges.
Outcome
Illicit firearms were safely removed, and operations resumed with minimal disruption.
Supply chain vulnerabilities were identified and mitigated to prevent future compromises.
Relationships with partners, employees, and authorities were restored, ensuring trust and long-term resilience.
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