Kickoff
Confirm scope, sources, and decision questions.
Illustrative projectRecruiting
L3Harris — illustrative scenario
Defense Supply-Chain Risk Mapping
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Problem
Identify second- and third-tier supplier vulnerabilities for a specified component category using public and sponsor-approved data.
Critical programs depend on suppliers that may be difficult to see beyond the first tier. The project tests a repeatable method for mapping dependencies without handling controlled program information.
Project boundary
In scope
- Define the component-category research boundary
- Build a public-source supplier and dependency map
- Rank observable concentration and continuity risks
- Prepare an executive decision brief
Explicitly excluded
- Classified, CUI, ITAR-restricted, export-controlled, or proprietary program data
Team formation
Multidisciplinary positions
| Discipline | Positions | Filled |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | 1 | 0 |
| MSIS / data | 1 | 0 |
| Engineering | 2 | 1 |
| Economics / supply chain | 1 | 0 |
Execution plan
Milestones
Research map
Review initial supplier graph and evidence gaps.
Risk analysis
Validate scoring logic and concentration findings.
Executive review
Deliver dashboard, dependency map, and brief.
Expected evidence
Deliverables
- Supplier-risk dashboard
- Supplier dependency map
- Executive brief