Tagged: supply chain risks

COVID-19: Supply Chain Risks Lessons

Companies are struggling.  Many have shut down.  Some are surviving from a remote workforce.  Some critical businesses – healthcare providers, food, pharmacies and essential services (e.g. utilities) – are continuing to operate.  Employers have given large numbers of raises and have to adapt to a new marketplace with COVID-19 risks and regulatory requirements.  Certain businesses are hiring large numbers of employees – Amazon, drug stores...

Episode 103 — Managing Supply Chain Risks

Global companies face significant challenges in managing their supply chain risks. Most companies incorporate a holistic supply chain risk process as part of their enterprise risk management systems.  Legal risks, while not the most significant risk, is one aspect of these risks, especially in the aggressive enforcement of anti-bribery, sanctions, anti-money laundering and speciality laws surrounding conflict minerals, human trafficking and slavery. In this episode,...