# Evaluation of ISO 31010 Techniques for Supply Chain Risk Management in Automotive Suppliers
## 5 Discussion  
The results of the present paper show a higher concern from actors in the supply chain to adopt proactive methods to properly and in a timely manner identify risks within their chain, allowing them to evaluate, analyze, and mitigate risks with a reduced impact on the operational performance of the supply chain. In addition, it is relevant to highlight that the prioritization of SCRM stages and strategies proposed in this study supports better decision-making and the development of a sustainable SCRM process. This can have a positive impact in terms of reduction in the frequencies and levels of disruption, leading to increased competitiveness in the supplier market, reduction in economic damage, better image and service continuity-- essential elements for the sustainability of a firm. Although we have not conducted an empirical study on the impacts of risk management on supply chain sustainability, such as the work developed by [PERSON] et al. [90], which classified and prioritized sustainable practices based on their impact on SCRM, the literature [37; 91] indicates a growing trend of integrating supply chain risk management with sustainable practices. These studies demonstrate that companies investing in supply chain risk management reap benefits in economic, social, and environmental aspects, while the absence of such investment can result in negative impacts on corporate sustainability. Regarding the methods used (Delphi and AHP), they complemented each other, since Delphi raised the main risk management tools and the AHP method ranked them. In addi  
Figure 9: Final AHP result in Super Decisions Software. tion, the decision to delimit the tools based on ISO 31010 proved to be the right one, since this standard classifies the tools as not applicable, applicable, or strongly applicable [29], which allowed us to have a starting point within hundreds of existing tools, methods, and approaches. Thus, we were able to focus the attention and efforts of specialists on the analysis of tools that were, at the very least, applicable for each of the stages of the risk management process (identification, analysis, and assessment). Subsequently, the Delphi method was essential, mainly to reduce the list of tools to be ranked, since comparing 14 tools, pair by pair, would increase the degree of complexity of the AHP method and, in the worst case, could compromise the results of the research, since, according to [PERSON] [82], a high number of comparisons has the potential to generate inconsistency in the experts' judgments. Figure 10 illustrates the paths taken by the method and their respective results. The results of this study reinforce the relevance of the risk identification phase, especially from the perspective of suppliers, who play a central role in supply chains. One of the main challenges faced by these companies is the difficulty in identifying risks related to the lack of communication between chain members, deficient management training, and low operational flexibility--factors frequently mentioned in the literature as threats to supply chain stability [63; 66; 67; 71]. This perception is confirmed by the survey data, which indicate that 56% of respondents consider risk identification to be the most critical step, compared to analysis (20%) and assessment (24%). This finding is in line with previous research, such as that of [PERSON] et al. [8], which highlights identification as an essential phase of risk management, since  
Figure 10: Methodological course of research versus results achieved. risks can be difficult to perceive in complex networks. By prioritizing effective strategies for addressing these challenges, suppliers can strengthen their resilience and contribute to a safer and more efficient supply chain. In practical terms, companies can use these findings to improve their risk management strategies, especially in the identification phase, which was the most relevant for respondents.