Third party governance and risk management

Key findings

The survey’s key findings are:

• Economic and operating environment: Economic uncertainty continues to drive a focus on cost reduction and talent investment in EERM.
  
• Investment: Piecemeal investment has impaired EERM maturity development, neglected certain risks and adversely affected core basic tasks.
  
• Leadership: Boards and senior executives are championing an inside-out approach to EERM, which includes better engagement, coordination and smarter use of data.
  
• Operating model: Federated structures are the most dominant operating model for EERM, underpinned by centers of excellence and shared services. 
  
• Technology: Organizations are streamlining and standardising EERM technology across diverse operating units.
  
• Subcontractor and affiliate risk: Organizations have poor oversight of the risks posed by their third parties’ subcontractors and affiliates.

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Previous reports

2018 global survey
Focusing on the climb ahead

2017 global survey
Overcoming the threats and uncertainty

2016 global survey
The threats are real

How Deloitte can help you

For many organizations, their third-party ecosystem, or ‘extended enterprise,’ is an important source of business value and strategic advantage. However, as the reliance on third-parties continues to grow, so do the associated risks, bringing potential reputational damage and regulatory action.

Deloitte member firms experienced teams work with clients to develop governance frameworks which effectively identify and manage all forms of third-party risks, looking at both process and technology solutions to deliver value and meet contractual obligations.

If you would like to discuss third party risk management, please get in touch with one of our specialists.