Scenario 1
Gospeed Ltd. is a trucking and logistics company headquartered in Birmingham, UK, specializing in
domestic and EU road haulage. Operating a fleet of 25 trucks for both heavy loads and express
deliveries, it provides transport services for packaged goods, textiles, iron, and steel. Recently, the
company has faced challenges, including stricter EU regulations, customs delays, driver shortages,
and supply chain disruptions. Most critically, limited and unreliable information has created
uncertainty in anticipating delays, equipment failures, or regulatory changes, complicating decision -
making.
To address these issues and strengthen resilience, Gospeed’s top management decided to
implement a risk management framework and apply a risk management process aligned with ISO
31000 guidelines. Considering the importance of stakeholders’ perspectives when initiating the
implementation of the risk management framework, top management brought together all relevant
stakeholders to evaluate potential risks and ensure alignment of risk management efforts with the
company’s strategic objectives. The top management outlined the general level and types of risks it
was prepared to take to pursue opportunities, while also clarifying which risks would not be
acceptable under any circumstances. They accepted moderate financial risks, such as fuel price
fluctuations or minor delays, but ruled out compromising safety or breaching regulations.
As part of the risk management process, the company moved from setting its overall direction to a
closer examination of potential exposures, ensuring that identified risks were systematically
analyzed, evaluated, and treated. Top management examined the main operational factors that
significantly influence the likelihood and impact of risks. This analysis highlighted concerns related to
supply chain disruptions, technological failures, and human errors.
Additionally, Gospeed’s top management identified several external risks beyond their control,
including interest rate changes, currency fluctuations, inflation trends, and new regulatory
requirements. Consequently, top management agreed to adopt practical strategies to protect the
company’s financial stability and operations, including hedging against interest rate fluctuations,
monitoring inflation trends, and ensuring compliance through staff training sessions.
However, other challenges emerged when top management pushed forward with a new contract for
international deliveries without fully considering risk implications at the planning stage. Operational
staff raised concerns about unreliable customs data and potential delays, but their input was
overlooked in the rush to secure the deal. This resulted in delivery setbacks and financial penalties,
revealing weaknesses in how risks were incorporated into day - to - day decision - making.
Based on the scenario above, answer the following question
Based on Scenario 1, Gospeed recognized potential risks beyond its control, including interest rate
changes, currency fluctuations, inflation trends, and new regulatory requirements. What type of risks
did they identify?