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
Extreme weather and commodity prices
Extreme weather conditions and natural or man-made disasters usually cause a blip in commodity prices. How big a shift and how long it lasts depend on many factors. By Hugh Craig and Lee Coppack
