How to Use Multi-Tier Supply Chain Mapping in svEye

The Multi-Tier Supply Chain Mapping feature lets you visualize and explore the extended supplier networks of selected companies or brands. Follow these steps to unlock a complete view of upstream dependencies and risks:

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Step 1: Start a New Search

• Go to New Search in the main navigation.
• In the Entities section, type the name of a company or brand.
• Look for the small multi-tier icon next to companies that have supply chain mapping available.

Step 2: Enable Multi-Tier Supply Chain Mapping

• Select the company you want to analyze.
• Tick the checkbox Multi-tier supply chain mapping to include supplier networks in your results.
• Adjust the date range to define the period of events you want to track.
• Click Run to generate results.

Step 3: Open the Multi-Tier Tab in Results

• In the results dashboard, go to Detailed View.
• Select the tab Multi-tier Supply Chain.
• You’ll see a preview map in the lower left corner to help you navigate complex networks.

Step 4: Explore the Supply Chain Network

• Companies are displayed as nodes arranged by tier level (direct suppliers, sub-suppliers, etc.).
• Connections between nodes are shown with different line types:
  
  • Component
  • Subassembly
  • Raw material
  • Machinery
  • Production support service
  • Indirect support service
  • Final product

Step 5: Interpret Node Colors and Events

• Each node is color-coded to highlight events linked to the company during the selected time frame:
  
  • Red → Business risks
  • Green → Business opportunities or growth
  • Orange/Gray → Other event categories
• Nodes with an expand icon can be clicked to reveal additional suppliers.

Step 6: Use Filters to Refine the Map

• Supplier type – focus on raw materials, components, machinery, etc.
• Tier level – view direct suppliers only or expand to sub-suppliers.
• Events – highlight suppliers connected to specific risks or opportunities (e.g., Business Change, Business Risk, Governments).
• Search bar – find a specific company within the network instantly.