All Supply Chain Risks articles – Page 27
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New ISO supply chain standards
New suite of ISO supply chain management standards to reduce risks of terrorism, piracy and fraud
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Online onlyPolitical and security risk in emerging markets threatens business stability: Survey
Survey finds that 57% of emerging markets are at medium political risk or above
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Online onlyMI5 chief warns of more violent attacks
In a speech he said the main national security threat was from Al Qaida and its associated groups
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Online onlyEC plans improvements to freight transport in Europe
Proposals to create European freight-orientated network
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AnalysisWhen terrorists strike
Property insurance claims stemming from large terrorist incidents can drag on, but a new agreement between government and industry could help speed the process
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EU warned not to “water down” existing product safety checks
EU Consumer Commissioner sets out plans for a review of consumer product safety
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Online onlyDefra publishes reports into the Surrey FMD outbreak
The chief veterinary officer is satisfied that FMD has been eradicated from Surrey
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Online onlyGerman terror plot foiled, firms warned to stay alert
Homegrown terrorism is still rife and businesses need to be vigilant, according to Aon
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Online onlyMeasles cases in 2006 highest on record
480 confirmed cases of measles in the UK so far this year
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Online onlyModest growth in European retail sales
The Bloomberg European retail purchasing index has risen representing the first increase in retail sales in four months
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Firms affected by Minnesota bridge collapse offered Federal aid
US Small Business Administration offers low-interest disaster loans
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Marsh to work with diamond trade broker
Marsh has agreed to work with worldwide diamond trade insurance broker Driesassur NV
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Brazilian poultry workers demand better conditions
20,000 South American food workers have demonstrated in Brazilia demanding better working conditions
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Online onlyEC launches new medical intelligence system to identify public health threats
System to provide health authorities with real-time knowledge about disease outbreaks or industrial accidents
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AnalysisAon: Covering the cost of FMD
Aon consultant warns that standard business interruption policies will not cover foot and mouth disease related losses
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Online onlyUS House Financial Services Committee passes TRIREA
But Act doesn't win approval from Bush administration
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Online onlyLondon Club issues warning on nickel ore liquefaction problem
Ships face severe stability problems as a result of liquefacation of cargoes
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Governance is the top concern for Australasian corporates
Risk survey identifies the key risk concerns of corporate Australia and New Zealand
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FSA issues annual report of incidents
Food Standard Agency issues report stressing need to report incidents of food/environmental contamination...
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Features
Hard lessons from windstorms
Ports and transport facilities suffer badly in windstorms but the experience from major storms like Katrina can provide lessons to reduce future losses. By Ian Lush
