All Supply Chain Risks articles – Page 23
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Bluetongue detected in UK cattle
Defra announced the detection of Bluetongue in 18 imported cattle
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FeaturesForgotten, but not gone?
When cases of bird flu were widespread in 2005 and 2006, the risk of a worldwide human influenza pandemic was taken as a serious threat. While the threat has not receded, European companies may have let down their guard, says Graham Buck
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FeaturesWhy flood losses are increasing
Exposure, the governing factor An almost explosive growth in the values of property in flood-prone areas and the much greater vulnerability of the things that people own are the main reasons for rising flood losses. By Wolfgang Kron
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FeaturesWorking towards solutions for flood
Since 1980, Europe has suffered 17 catastrophic floods that have done at least $75 billion worth of economic damage in total. Only about 25% of these losses were insured. The devastating and costly events of 2002 and 2007 have spurred searches for better planning, precautions and financial solutions. By Lee ...
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Risk engineering
In a competitive environment, preventing loss is vital. Nathan Skinner garners the thoughts of five risk managers on the subject
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FeaturesInfrastructure deterioration
Many parts of the US infrastructure such as levees, dams, bridges and roads have deteriorated to a point that they may not withstand a catastrophe or the use to which they would be put during a disaster. By Paul Mlakar
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Catastrophe RiskLooking for small birds in thick growth
Some events that take us by surprise may turn out not to be so unpredictable on reflection
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Catastrophe RiskFew US homes insured against flood
Mid West flooding expected to cost $20bn but no impact on insurers
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Online onlySMEs lack BCPs
A survey revealed small businesses are unprepared for interruption but intolerant when products are unavailable
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AnalysisNationalising chugs on in Latin America
Venezuela continues to realise Chavez’s dream of 21st Century Socialism
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AnalysisWhat worries the government?
The Cabinet Office has released the first ever national risk register which outlines the most significant threats to the UK and its citizens
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Online onlyPeru welcomed into investment club
The OECD has recognised Peru’s efforts to reform investment policy
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Online onlyUnion protests over sacked workers
Postal workers went on strike in Bristol in a protest against three sacked workers
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Online onlyOil majors identify key risks
Gap between the importance of key risks and how well they are managed, finds survey
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Online onlyBusinesses can stockpile pandemic treatment
A programme to reserve supplies of antiviral medication in the event of a pandemic is on offer to UK employers
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AnalysisAbsence of planning
A lack of guidance is leaving businesses out in the cold when it comes to pandemic planning
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Online only$8.8m fine proposed against Imperial Sugar
Proposed penalty follows safety violations leading to refinery explosion that killed 13, says OSHA
