Risk

Supply Chain Risk Management: Part III

Friday, August 5, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Today's corporate directors have a broad view of risk oversight as a responsibility for the whole organization, says Dennis Chesley, PwC's risk consulting leader for the America and Asia Pacific. Indeed, seven years after the financial crisis, roughly half of all…

Leveraging Technology to Mitigate Risk: Part II

Thursday, August 4, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Workforce concerns are gaining traction among industry analysts.

Cyber Threats Pose Risk to Ocean Cargo Supply Chain

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 · Patrick Burnson An annual intelligence authorization act passed last month by the House of Representatives would crack down on cyber-security at U.S. seaports, the latest step to alleviate growing concerns over terror attacks on the maritime industry.

The container That Grew Legs: Five Ways to Safeguard Your Cargo

Thursday, May 26, 2016 · Michael Meeks As cargo thieves become more organized (and audacious), it's crucial that shippers, carriers and logistics providers layer technology and safety protocols across the shipping process – from load planning through pick-up and delivery – to safeguard against theft.

Safety First: Regulators Increase Fines as Injuries Rise

Friday, May 20, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS recently released its Q1 2016 U.S. Recall Index, which highlights a decline in recall activity among certain sectors, even as the number of units recalled in the consumer products and automotive industries rose substantially.

Three Ways to Keep Cargo Theft in Check

Thursday, May 5, 2016 · Michael Meeks, Director of Risk Management, AFN Instances of cargo theft declined by about six percent in 2015, according to logistics security organization FreightWatch International. The report also noted, however, that a high risk for cargo theft remains due to the increased savviness of thieves.

Supply Chain Managers Put on High Alert Against “Ransomware”

Friday, April 29, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Cybersecurity threats to the US shipping industry continue to haunt supply chain managers this year, say analysts.

A.T. Kearney Issues “Pragmatic Approach to Supply Risk Management” Study

Thursday, April 28, 2016 · Patrick Burnson A new study released recently from global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney promises to provide supply chain managers valuable advice on risk mitigaition

Supplying Thought: Supply Chain Stockholm Syndrome

Wednesday, April 27, 2016 · Chris Valdivieso Are your tier 1 and 2 suppliers truly adding value, or it is possible that you have Supply Chain Stockholm Syndrome?

Human Trafficking Risk Index That May Provide Visibility Into a Company’s “Family Tree”

Monday, April 25, 2016 · Patrick Burnson In a hyper-connected global economy, where businesses and consumers increasingly make decisions based upon brand reputation and responsible corporate practices, companies large and small need increased visibility into the multiple layers of their supply chain to mitigate…

eBay Enterprise and Innotrac Merge to Become Radial

Wednesday, April 20, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The planned merger of Innotrac and eBay Enterprise has been completed, thereby expanding the range of some retail supply chains under the new name, Radial.

PwC Shares New Information on Forced Labor Law

Friday, April 15, 2016 · Patrick Burnson PwC has published a paper on “3 Things You Need to Know” about the law recently for supply chain managers to consider. In this exclusive interview with Brian Dunch, Principal at PwC, we explore some of the finer details

Supply Chain Fraud Levels Unchanged for Third Consecutive Year

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 · Patrick Burnson For the third consecutive year, about 30 percent of Deloitte poll respondents say their companies experienced supply chain fraud, waste or abuse in the preceding year.

New Forced Labor Legislation Set to Have an Impact on Global Supply Chains

Monday, March 28, 2016 · Patrick Burnson President Obama signed into law the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. The new legislation now officially prohibits the importation of goods produced by forced labor or child labor, closing an 86 year old loophole and reauthorizing the Customs and Border…

Ocean Cargo Supply Chains Were More Secure in 2015, Says Study

Tuesday, March 22, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Shipping losses continue their long-term downward trend with 85 total losses reported worldwide in 2015, according to the Allianz Global Corporated & Specialty (AGCS) fourth annual Safety and Shipping Review 2016