The pilot, conducted across with a cohort of Oakley’s consumer brands, was designed to support three outcomes: strengthening preparedness for evolving regulatory expectations; improving supply chain visibility and risk oversight; and identifying practical opportunities for sustainable value creation, including resilience, efficiency and brand strength.

A structured approach: Assess, Focus, Apply

Assess

Oakley worked with each company to establish a clear view of current practices and priority areas through structured assessment and engagement with management teams.

Focus

Insights were used to focus attention on the most material supply chain topics for each company, helping to prioritise actions proportionate to the business model and supply chain complexity.

Apply

The final phase translated insights into practical roadmaps and actions, supported by tools and guidance to help teams embed improvements over time.

The pilot helped participating companies build a clearer understanding of supply chain risk drivers and move from one-off initiatives toward a more consistent, repeatable approach. Outputs included a common set of supply chain expectations, alongside company-specific roadmaps and action plans agreed with operational teams to support accountability and follow-up. The programme also provided guidance on how expectations can be progressively strengthened during the holding period, including clarity on where Oakley can provide central support versus where delivery sits with portfolio companies.

By strengthening transparency, supplier engagement and governance, the programme is intended to help reduce exposure to reputational and regulatory risks while supporting commercially grounded progress. Oakley will continue to support portfolio companies—both within and beyond the pilot—to strengthen supply chain practices over time.