Special reports – Page 2

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    Choked by the chain

    2011-08-11T00:00:00Z

    The Japanese earthquake and tsunami illustrated the complex nature of global supply chains, and how businesses can be brought to a standstill by events a long way down the line. Risk managers need to know where their exposure lies

  • Local authorities are increasingly outsourcing even frontline services, such as social housing
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    Chain of command

    2010-06-14T00:00:00Z

    This is a time of transition for the public sector, as financial constraints mean taking a private sector-style approach to supply chain management. But more outsourcing and new partnerships lead to an increase in risk and a fresh set of challenges

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    Special Report: Emerging markets

    2010-05-06T00:00:00Z

    Fortune favours the bold, so the saying goes. But in emerging markets, fortune favours the well prepared. Nathan Skinner highlights some instances where it can go wrong

  • Pensions Insight
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    Acronym = aggronym

    2010-05-06T00:00:00Z

    Anyone looking to put money into the Bric should not be fooled into thinking the risks are the same. Peter Davy looks at the prospects for Brazil, Russia, India and China.

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    Special Report: Emerging markets

    2010-05-06T00:00:00Z

    The UK and US have new bribery laws, just as developing countries demand more local involvement in western companies’ work. Neil Hodge looks at hom businesses should protect themselves

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    It's time to refuel

    2010-05-06T00:00:00Z

    Expansion into emerging markets should be more about growth and opportunity than cutting costs, says AXA Corporate Solutions

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    Covering up your exposure

    2009-12-22T00:00:00Z

    Bernard Laporte explains how a comprehensive risk engineering policy can help companies reduce their liability exposures

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    Integrating ERM and supply chain risk management

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Risk managers can modify what they already do in ERM to get better assurance on supply chain risks

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    Managing supply chain risks

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Globalisation may be posing new threats but the risks can be controlled.

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    CSR and suppliers

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    The supply chain has become an important area of focus for corporate integrity but it’s not easy to ensure that your suppliers live up to your ethical standards says Nathan Skinner

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    Threats and solutions

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Economic downturn is having an inevitable effect on supply chain disruption but companies can improve their resilience