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Hidden risks in global supply chains
August 2, 2023
Do you think you already have enough to worry about with the obvious and known risks and have no time to address hidden risks? Rethink that approach. The risk of doing
nothing could be disastrous to your business.
Intelligence, trends and associated supply chain risks
June 21, 2021
This in-depth, 53-page forecast of global supply chain risks covers trends in cargo theft, migration drug smuggling, man-made disruption, food fraud and other key concerns.
American Logistics Aid Network stresses precautions, preparation for Hurricane Laura
August 26, 2020
In addition to working closely with the non-profit and emergency response community, ALAN is monitoring the real-time path and supply chain impacts of the storm.
Global Risk Mitigation: Is it time to reshore
August 12, 2020
If there’s one lesson to learn, it’s that supply chains must now become more resilient. And as more companies consider reshoring to the United States, there are many things to consider beyond just making the economics work.
Case Study: Mitigating disruption when COVID-19 closes your distribution center
June 24, 2020
Learn how an up-to-date optimization model provided one U.S. distributor with a 55% cost avoidance when one of their facilities had to temporarily close because of a worker who contracted COVID-19.
The Dun & Bradstreet COVID-19 impact index has logistics management implications
May 5, 2020
Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, recently introduced the COVID-19 Impact Index, a new resource - based on client feedback - that addresses the urgent needs of business leaders to better understand the real-time impacts of the pandemic on companies and their network of suppliers and shippers.
Emerging intact from impacts of coronavirus will be a slow crawl for supply chain and logistics
March 3, 2020
It is safe to say, at this point, society and the global economy, in a sense, will need to crawl before they walk, in order to get a handle on the ongoing and relentless impact of the coronavirus.
Strengthening the Modern SC: Reducing Risk & Adding Resiliency with Cross-Border Trade Data
March 25, 2019
Register to download a whitepaper that outlines modern supply chain risks, the global impact of disruptions, and simple ways to mitigate risk before they become a disruption.
Resilience360 has released its first annual Risk Report
March 22, 2019
As U.S. Midwest logistics managers deal with unprecedented flooding this week, a new report on risk addresses the impact natural disasters can have on supply chains
Cargo Insurance: Protecting against risk
August 1, 2018
Risk, loss and damage are facts of life when shipping ocean cargo, so why is the evaluation of cargo insurance so often overlooked? Our risk consultant offers practical tips that can protect your company from catastrophic loss—and help you get a better night’s sleep.
Evolution of E-commerce: The possibilities of tomorrow
March 5, 2018
We know e-commerce is reshaping logistics, but what are the technologies savvy managers can leverage to meet evolving requirements and shifting operational constraints? We’ve rounded up insights from leading analysts to share tools that are available now as well as what’s on the horizon.
BDO shares NAFTA risk mitigation strategies as rules may change
August 23, 2017
AS NAFTA renegotiations get underway, BDO shared a few insights on risk mitigation with LM readers. Eskander Yavar, national leader of BDO Management Advisory Services, provides answers in this exclusive interview.
United States Patent and Trademark Office recognizes Resilinc’s risk management mapping
August 2, 2017
Resilinc, a California-based cloud provider of supply chain resilience and risk management intelligence and analytics has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted their patent for analyzing supply chain vulnerability metrics such as risk score and impact and presenting it via interactive maps and dashboards, using supplier intelligence collected via a networked solution and platform.
Maersk cyber attack contained as ports and technology solution providers seek answers
June 28, 2017
While Maersk confirmed that it has been hit as part of a global cyber attack named Petya, cripling IT systems down multiple sites and select business units, spokesmen say the damage has been “contained.”
2017 FM Global Resilience Index Exposes Hidden Supply Chain Risks
May 11, 2017
Supply chain managers are being told that three of the most pressing risks to business performance in the 21st century are cyber attack, natural hazards and supply chain failure.