Supply Chain
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Apple and Amazon deny Bloomberg report on supply chain attack by Chinese spies
Top US companies Apple and Amazon have denied the findings of a year-long investigation by Bloomberg Businessweek that says Chinese…
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AXA XL partners with supply chain data firm to manage cargo risks
AXA XL has partnered with US supply chain data platform Parsyl Inc, to help shipping firms and insurers get a…
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Risk managers concede industry must work harder to understand supply chain exposures
Risk and insurance managers must work harder to fully understand their supply chain exposures and cannot expect insurers to take…
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Companies warned of increased glyphosate litigation risk following Monsanto ruling
The recent ruling against chemical company Monsanto over its glyphosate-based Roundup product is likely to lead to heightened product liability…
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New Chinese body cracks down on market confusion acts, trade secrets and web misconduct
The Chinese government has continued its crackdown on market confusion acts, trade secret infringement and internet-related misconduct, and is focusing its…
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Slavery and labour abuses in SE Asia supply chains set to spiral
Huge job losses in southeast Asia as a result of the onset of robot manufacturing will produce a spike in…
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China braces for deadly typhoon as Japan counts human and economic cost
China is bracing itself for the impact of Typhoon Maria, which has already led to the deadliest flood disaster in…
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Flood resilience alliance extended to 2023 with plans to raise $1bn
A global flood resilience programme established by Zurich Insurance has been extended for a further five years to boost investment…
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Hurricane mitigation delivers $105 upside for every $1 spent, finds FM global research
Businesses that invest in hurricane protection measures reduce their loss exposure by $105 for every $1 spent, according to research…
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Aon launches updated Thai flood model to help protect growing economy
Aon has launched an updated Thailand flood catastrophe model that uses the latest scientific advances in hydrological, hydraulic and statistical…
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Risk managers must use full armoury to support supply chain risk owners
Supply chain risk management should fall on the shoulders of procurement and other risk owners, allowing risk managers to support…
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The insurer’s perspective
Richard Taylor is managing director of European Risk Frontiers sponsor HDI Global’s UK branch. He tackled the big questions posed…
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Supply chain risks spike 30% last year in vulnerable auto sector: JLT
Manufacturers in the auto industry need to focus on supply chain risks posed by tier-two and tier-three suppliers because, together,…
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Groundbreaking insurance blockchain solution goes live with Maersk
The world’s first marine insurance blockchain facility has been launched with shipping company AP Møller-Maersk, and its developers are looking…
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Supply chain risk and insurance management needs significant further work
Germany is one of the most globally-connected economies in Europe. German companies fight hard to protect and retain their reputation…
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Supply chain: a critical risk undergoing rapid evolution
Kenneth Travers, technical hazards team and global business impact specialist at AIG, took part in the panel discussion on risk…
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BCI canvassing response to supply chain resilience survey
The Business Continuity Institute (BCI) is now seeking responses to its Supply Chain Resilience Survey, and we encourage our readers…
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Italian risk management community seeks progress on supply chain and cyber
Italian risk management association Anra held its annual general meeting in Milan at the end of March, followed by a…
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Rising boardroom concern over cyber and regulatory risk but supply chain overlooked
Cyber and regulatory risks have climbed the boardroom agenda at UK multinationals, but corporate and supply chain risks are still…
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Trade credit insurer gives APAC stable risk rating
Global trade credit insurer Atraidus has given a moderate and stable forecast for the economic prospects within Asia-Pacific in its…