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Could unprepared suppliers put your cash flow at risk?

75% of businesses are not ready for the Cyber Resiliency Act

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Is your supply chain ready for the CRA?

The Cyber Resilience Act will impact more than your business. It has the potential to expose weaknesses throughout your entire supply chain, leading to operational disruptions, delayed payments, and increased financial risk. 

 

Many manufacturers are focusing on their own compliance programmes, but supplier readiness remains a significant blind spot. With 69% of businesses expecting production delays due to suppliers failing to meet CRA requirements and only 17% having assessed supplier readiness, the risk to cash flow and business continuity is growing.

 

Download the report to discover:

  • Why supplier non-compliance could become your biggest CRA challenge 
  • How supply chain disruption can lead to delayed revenue, longer payment cycles, and cash flow pressure
  • Where manufacturers are most exposed to operational and financial risk
  • The warning signs that could indicate future disruption within your supplier network
  • Practical actions to strengthen resilience and protect trading relationships
  • How trade credit insurance can help safeguard your business against the financial impact of supply chain disruption and customer non-payment

 

The key question isn't whether your business is CRA ready. It's whether your suppliers are, and what it could cost you if they're not.
 

Thank you for downloading our report, we hope you find the insights helpful. Should you wish to discuss the findings with us please feel free to get in touch

The September 11th deadline is racing closer, is your business prepared?

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is set to transform manufacturing across Europe, with the September 11th deadling introducing new cybersecurity, compliance, and reporting obligations that extend far beyond IT. But while many businesses are focused on compliance, the real challenge lies in the operational and financial impact.

 

Our latest report reveals that only 32% of manufacturers feel fully prepared, while 91% expect production delays. At the same time, businesses face rising costs, supplier disruption, and increasing pressure on cash flow.

 

This is where resilience becomes critical. Atradius Trade Credit Insurance helps businesses protect their cash flow, reduce exposure to non-payment, and continue trading with confidence even when disruption occurs. Combining insight with protection, Atradius supports manufacturers as they navigate regulatory change and increased uncertainty.

Key dates to look out for

Deadline for notified bodies to complete conformity assessments

11/06/26

Enforcement of the reporting obligations of manufacturers on actively exploited vulnerabilities

11/09/26

All CRA obligations become fully applicable

11/12/27
11/06/26
11/09/26
11/12/27

How can trade credit insurance protect my business from the imapct of the Cyber Resiliency Act?

As the CRA introduces stricter requirements and tighter timelines, operational disruption is becoming a financial risk. Delayed production, supplier non-compliance, and extended payment cycles can quickly impact cash flow and stability. 


Atradius Trade Credit Insurance helps businesses prepare by providing:

Protection against non-payment

Safeguard your revenue if customers are unable to pay due to disruption caused by delays, supply chain breakdowns, or financial stress.

Stronger cash flow resilience

Maintain liquidity and confidence to trade, even when payment cycles are extended or uncertain.

Insight into customer and market risk

Access real-time intelligence to make informed decisions in a changing regulatory and economic environment.

Support for smarter risk management

Align your financial protection with operational planning, helping you navigate CRA-related disruption with greater control.

In a landscape where compliance, operations, and financial stability are increasingly interconnected, Trade Credit Insurance provides a critical layer of protection.

With Atradius, you can prepare for the Cyber Resilience Act with confidence, protecting your business today while building resilience for tomorrow.

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