Use Cases
Vendor & Supply Chain
One overlooked supplier can trigger reputation damage, compliance violations, or supply chain disruption. The gap between what’s been screened and what’s on a supplier’s record is where exposure builds.
The vendors creating exposure aren’t always the ones you’d expect. Suppliers that clear basic KYB checks at onboarding can carry undisclosed litigation, reputational risk, or financial distress that standard vendor screening workflows weren’t designed to catch. As enterprise buyers increasingly require a more robust third-party due diligence process, the bar is rising across the entire supply chain.
Many procurement tools manage supplier relationships well, but they weren't built to investigate them. A basic Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) screen may flag a direct list match, but it won't surface a principal's litigation history, criminal record, or whether the entity's financial position has deteriorated since onboarding.
Many of the tools used in supply chain risk assessment serve a real purpose: questionnaires, document collection, risk scoring, and contract management cover important ground. But several gaps could leave your program exposed when it comes to the supplier due diligence that sits underneath.
"Our company worked with Business Screen to develop a custom technology solution to providing screening reports for the vendors we engage. They were flexible and always willing to accommodate our custom requests. The result was a process that has added immeasurable value to our business with its comprehensive reports and timely completion of screening tasks."
A thorough vendor screening program covers multiple layers of risk. These are the searches that procurement and compliance teams rely on most, from automated checks to investigator-sourced reports with verified findings and source documents.
Every vendor program faces a different mix of risk. The investigation depth should match the exposure, not default to the same level for every supplier. These are the scenarios procurement and compliance teams bring to us most often, along with the tier we’d typically recommend for each.
Tailored solutions for customers, suppliers, partners, and deals, with the flexibility to add depth as needed.
Fast, affordable searches designed for high-volume needs and quick turnarounds.
A blend of automation and expert research for deeper insight and live updates.
Our most comprehensive investigation, covering multiple jurisdictions, names, and affiliations.
Procurement teams, compliance officers, and third-party risk managers use Business Screen to screen suppliers at onboarding and monitor them over time. Whether it’s an initial screen that comes back in minutes or you upgrade to an investigator-sourced report typically delivered in 2 to 3 business days, our customizable packages can scale investigation depth to risks.
