Category Archives: Risk & continuity

Most companies not doing due diligence on supply chain

Nearly a third of companies have not carried out any checks on what takes place in their supply chain.

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Construction buyers should share risk to get better deals

Cash flow is vital to small contractors experiencing the worse conditions in the sector, says Dr Noble Francis of the Construction Products Association.

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HP lays down law on student labour

The company tells suppliers that student workers must only work on aspects directly related to their area of study as it toughens up guidelines.

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Supply chain threats increasing but risk management is not

Firms are facing a growing amount of disruption to their supply chains but many do not have sufficient risk programmes in place to deal with them.

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G4S to pay LOCOG £70 million in compensation

The security services supplier announced today it will pay an extra £20 million to the organisers of the 2012 Olympic games after failing to deliver on its agreement.

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West Africa sees biggest risk increase

Terrorism, a lack of governance and illegal activity such as drug trafficking is deterring companies from doing business in the region.

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Tesco terminates deal with supplier over ‘horse burgers’

The retailer said the “breach of trust” with its supplier had been too great for it to continue to be supplied by the company after horse meat was discovered in burgers.

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Supply chain disruption biggest worry for executives

“The flexibility that provides a modern supply chain with its cost advantages has also created its inherent vulnerability,” said Paul Carter, global head of risk consulting at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.

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WEF urges co-ordinated international approach to supply chain risk

A report by the World Economic Forum has recommended a single worldwide body should be responsible for developing and implementing a global risk assessment for supply chains.

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Apple uncovers child labour at 11 supplier factories

“Our approach to underage labour is clear: we don’t tolerate it and we’re working to eradicate it from our industry,” the electronics company said in its 2013 supplier responsibility report.

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