Procurement Magazine April W1 2026 | Page 88

say they must invest more in technology to bridge these gaps
THE SECTOR PREPAREDNESS GAP
While 76 % of businesses generally feel prepared to manage geopolitical risk, specific UK industries show startling levels of vulnerability:

Energy and utilities: 59 % prepared

Construction and real estate: 9 % prepared

Hospitality, travel and tourism: 3 % prepared

Requirement:

71 %

say they must invest more in technology to bridge these gaps
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