The most significant risk associated with businesses in 2021 was the business interruptions, mainly supply chain disruptions. According to risk management experts, roughly 41 percent of respondents selected this answer, followed by risks caused by pandemic outbreaks and cyber incidents.
Distribution of the most significant business risks worldwide in 2021
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