Port Closure / 7 November 2011
More than 80% of world trade travels over the seas. What would happen if a major port were completely shut down? And how would your company deal with that kind of delay? Read More
Due Diligence / 1 October 2011
It’s no longer enough to say it’s not my fault. Once suppliers were considered an asset, not a risk. Today’s suppliers are often mission critical. Knowing them thoroughly is a priority. Read More
Financial Case / 2 September 2011
The recent volatility in exchange rates has meant that companies have started to understand that foreign exchange is an important aspect of how to manage their supply chain. Read More
Best Practices for Tackling Supply Chain Risk / 1 July 2011
Several industry organizations have developed methods not just for procurement but for supply-chain risk management in general. The reasoning: procurement and supply chain best practice shouldn’t be shut into a silo but integrated into the overall strategy of the organization including a broad supply-chain risk management program. Here’s a look at three approaches: Gold Certification, SCOR and ISO standards such as 31000 and 28000. Read More
