The Framework

How We Measure Readiness

BSCRI assesses organizations across 7 dimensions of supply chain competitiveness. Each dimension is scored, weighted, and combined to produce a comprehensive readiness profile.

The 7 Dimensions

Each dimension represents a critical capability area for supply chain competitiveness. Organizations are scored on a scale of 0–100 for each dimension.

Dimension 1

Procurement Capability

Strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier evaluation, and ethical procurement practices.

Dimension 2

Logistics & Operations

Transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and last-mile delivery capability.

Dimension 3

Compliance & Governance

Regulatory compliance, procurement policy, governance structures, and anti-corruption measures.

Dimension 4

Digital Capability

Technology adoption, data management, digital transformation, and e-procurement maturity.

Dimension 5

Supplier & Partnership Ecosystem

Supplier relationships, local content development, supplier diversity, and collaboration.

Dimension 6

Resilience & Risk

Risk identification, business continuity planning, supply chain diversification, and adaptability.

Dimension 7

Trade & Growth Readiness

Export capability, cross-border logistics, regional market knowledge, and AfCFTA readiness.

Scoring Model

Each question is scored on a 0–3 scale. Dimension scores are calculated as percentages and weighted to produce an overall readiness score.

0–3 Question Score Each of 25 questions scored from 0 (No capability) to 3 (Advanced capability)
0–100 Dimension Score Percentage score for each of the 7 dimensions
0–100 Overall Score Weighted average of all 7 dimension scores
5 Levels Maturity Level Foundational → Emerging → Developing → Established → Advanced

Weighting: Each dimension contributes equally (15%) except Digital Capability (10%), reflecting its increasing but not yet foundational importance for most organizations.

Maturity Levels

Your overall score maps to one of five maturity levels, each with a clear description and recommended actions.

0–40 Foundational Critical gaps exist. Urgent action is needed.
41–55 Emerging Gaps exist. Action is required to advance.
56–70 Developing On track but room for improvement exists.
71–85 Established Strong capability. Positioned for regional competition.
86–100 Advanced World-class capability. Ready for international competition.

Defining the Perfect Score

What does it mean to score 100 on BSCRI?

"An organization scoring 100 on BSCRI demonstrates the capabilities, governance, resilience, and market readiness required to compete effectively in regional and international supply chains."

This definition anchors the entire framework. Every question, score, and recommendation supports this vision of readiness.