Scout Motors is a fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer navigating the challenges of scaling operations in a heavily regulated industry. With a mission rooted in innovation and sustainability, the company is dedicated to the future of mobility with versatile EV’s designed for both adventure and everyday life.
The challenge
Drawing on over 17 years of GRC experience, the Director of Information Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance at Scout Motors, knew firsthand the frustrations of using legacy systems like Archer—that GRC platforms could be difficult to configure and at times often fell short of meeting nuanced organizational needs. He sought a robust, feature-rich platform that offered flexibility without the limitations of a “compliance-in-a-box” approach. “I’ve used systems that promised to simplify processes but lacked critical components like policy management or customizable controls.” His goal was to find a GRC solution that was designed to provide configurability for building out frameworks as an organization wants, without unnecessary hand-holding.
TeamMate Risk & Compliance enabled Scout Motors’ various teams to define and implement unique workflows for different GRC functions, making it easier to adapt the platform to their specific needs. “The solution allows us to create and manage workflows tailored to each function, whether it’s risk management, policy management, or something else entirely.” “For example, in risk management, we can structure workflows to move seamlessly from triage to risk assessment, to documenting a treatment plan, to monitoring. For policy management, we can set up stages like drafting, manager review, VP approval, and publication, each with its steps and notifications.” TeamMate Risk & Compliance enables multiple teams to operate with customized workflows, supported by automated notifications and task assignments.
The solution
With these criteria in mind, the Director conducted a comprehensive evaluation, creating a detailed 50-point feature analysis that led him to evaluate nearly 20 different tools before discovering a platform aligned with his vision—TeamMate Risk & Compliance. Its flexible architecture mirrored his understanding of GRC, while offering integrated modules and essential functionalities like control implementations. Unlike platforms with rigid structures, TeamMate Risk & Compliance enabled Scout Motors’ various teams to define and implement unique workflows for different GRC functions, making it easier to adapt the platform to their specific needs.
“The solution allows us to create and manage workflows tailored to each function, whether it’s risk management, policy management, or something else entirely.” “For example, in risk management, we can structure workflows to move seamlessly from triage, to risk assessment, to documenting a treatment plan, to monitoring. For policy management, we can set up stages like drafting, manager review, VP approval, and publication, each with its steps and notifications. TeamMate Risk & Compliance enables multiple teams to operate with customized workflows, supported by automated notifications and task assignments.
The results
Scout Motors relies on TeamMate to manage and streamline compliance with an extensive range of standards, including ISO 27001, GDPR, CPRA, and industry specific frameworks like ISO 21434 for cybersecurity in road vehicles.
By leveraging the solution’s flexible structure, the company has been able to import and organize over 15 compliance frameworks, ensuring seamless governance across multiple regulatory requirements. This adaptability has streamlined collaboration and enhanced efficiency across the organization.