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The Risks that Manufacturing Firms are Facing and the Impact that Follows

Fusion Risk Management

The reach and criticality of global manufacturers impacts almost everyone. Manufacturers are responsible for sourcing and producing life-sustaining food, medicine, commodities, and goods that we rely on. Additionally, operating in a global environment leaves manufacturers vulnerable to the results of geopolitical tensions.

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State of the Nation - a UK Perspective on Covid-19

Emergency Planning

Since the start of the crisis, I have constantly affirmed that the key to understanding the effects of this pandemic is the UK Government's failure to give adequate weight to emergency planning and management (Alexander 2020a, 2020b).

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An Introduction to FFIEC: BCM’s Gold Standard

MHA Consulting

By adhering to the council’s guidelines, companies can implement best practices for risk management, cybersecurity, data protection, and business continuity planning. The FFIEC standard can be found here, and it’s completely free. Does trying to meet the rigorous FFIEC standard make sense for every organization?

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Navigating the Supply Chain Crisis

Risk Management Monitor

Extraordinary congestion at critical global ports, decreased availability of key raw materials and component parts, rising freight bills and an increasingly tight job market have all contributed to the need for companies to create an effective logistics risk management program.

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The Ukraine Invasion: What Are the Impacts on Supply Chain Dynamics?

Fusion Risk Management

As an example, Ukraine produces nearly 75% of the world’s Xenon and Neon gas which are critical components in the manufacturing of semiconductor chips – meaning an already brutal manufacturing shortage will become somewhat cataclysmic for at least the next few years.

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5 Ways to Optimize Your Supply Chain with Analytics

Pure Storage

Analyzing aggregated data from these different supply chain sources can give organizations a comprehensive view of their logistics networks. Advanced methodologies like predictive analytics can help you accurately predict future trends, forecast inventory, and manage resources. How to Optimize Your Supply Chain with Analytics.

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How to Mitigate the Effects of Floods on Your Supply Chain

everbridge

When floods are especially severe or hit key manufacturing or shipping regions, the effects can be widespread. So, how might other organizations improve their own flood risk management? Any disruption in the sub-tier supplier base and logistics network can lead to disastrous interruptions and should be monitored.