Disruption Simulation

Overview #

The Disruption Simulation feature allows you to model “what if” scenarios that could impact your supply network. By simulating the loss of a supplier, a specific region, or external factors like extreme weather or compliance restrictions, you gain insight into vulnerabilities before they become real-world problems.

This feature is closely connected to Network Analysis and the Product Supply List. Simulations rely on the data in your supply lists, meaning the more complete and validated your lists are, the more accurate your simulation results will be.

When to Use It #

Use the Disruption Simulation when you want to:

1. Evaluate the risk of losing a key supplier.
2. Test the impact of regional or global trade restrictions.
3. Explore contingency strategies for extreme weather, shipping route closures, or compliance changes.
4. Plan diversification by seeing which products are most exposed to single sourcing.

Step-by-Step Guide #

1. Access the Simulation Tool
   • Navigate to Network Analysis > Disruption Simulation.
2. Select Scenario
   • Choose the type of disruption you want to simulate (e.g., vendor unavailable, region blocked, compliance impact).
3. Run Simulation
   • The system highlights which vendors, products, or regions are affected.
   • View which products are at risk and which could lose access entirely.
4. Review Insights
   • Use the results to identify dependencies, plan alternative sourcing strategies, and prioritize resilience measures.

Best Practices & Tips #

Do: #

1. Ensure your Product Supply List is complete before running simulations for accurate results.
2. Run simulations regularly to anticipate different disruption types.
3. Use simulation results to build diversification and contingency strategies.

Don’t: #

• Limit testing to just one scenario – explore multiple “what if” cases to uncover hidden risks.
• Ignore flagged bottleneck vendors – use these insights to find alternatives early.

FAQs #

• What data powers the Disruption Simulation?
  • It uses the information in your Product Supply List and vendor connections. The more complete your data, the stronger the insights.
• Can I simulate disruptions by country?
  • Yes. You can block regions or specific countries to see the downstream impact on your supply chain.
• How does this feature connect to Network Analysis?
  • Disruption Simulation builds directly on your network graph, showing how removing nodes (vendors, products, or regions) changes the flow of your supply chain.
• Can simulation results be exported?
  • Yes, you can save or export results for internal reports, presentations, or risk planning sessions.

Troubleshooting #

• If the simulation doesn’t generate results → Check that your Product Supply List includes linked vendors and locations.
• If products appear unaffected when you expected risk → Verify that they are properly connected in the Network Analysis graph.
• If the tool runs slowly → Try narrowing the simulation to specific regions or vendors for faster insights.

For further details or to request upload assistance, please contact us via helprequest@scopematch.com