Risk Register
Identified risks with mitigations and contingencies
7
Total Risks
3
High Impact
4
Medium Impact
7
Open
| ID | Risk | Impact | Prob. | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | Unify data access delays Category: Integration | High | Medium | Circana |
Mitigation: Early engagement with Circana data team; define access requirements in Week 1 Contingency: Use sample/synthetic data for initial POC if access delayed | ||||
| R2 | Web search accuracy for niche CPG brands Category: Technical | Medium | High | Bounteous |
Mitigation: Curate approved source list; test with PepsiCo brands first Contingency: Fall back to manual context entry if search unreliable | ||||
| R3 | Hierarchy comparison complexity Category: Technical | High | Medium | Bounteous |
Mitigation: Start with simple store count diff; iterate based on feedback Contingency: Reduce scope to key metrics only | ||||
| R4 | User adoption resistance Category: Change | Medium | Low | Circana |
Mitigation: Involve CST in design; demonstrate time savings early Contingency: Provide hybrid mode (AI + manual override) | ||||
| R5 | Scope creep (Visual QC, additional clients) Category: Scope | Medium | Medium | Joint |
Mitigation: Document all requests in backlog; strict change control Contingency: Defer to Phase 2 if timeline threatened | ||||
| R6 | Data security/compliance concerns Category: Security | High | Low | Joint |
Mitigation: Confirm requirements in Week 1; implement encryption and access controls Contingency: Run POC in isolated environment with anonymized data | ||||
| R7 | Holiday schedule impacts (Dec-Feb timeline) Category: Timeline | Medium | High | Joint |
Mitigation: Front-load critical work before holidays; identify key contacts Contingency: Adjust milestones if availability drops | ||||