Supply chain risk management - Articles - Page 20

Building a Culture of Safety

May 15, 2015

Industrial giant Tyco has embraced a philosophy of "zero harm" in terms of its impact on the environment and the safety of employees. David Haley, director of distribution, explains how this commitment is being implemented at the company’s fulfillment centers.

Asia Pacific Nations Gang Up on Maritime Pirates

May 14, 2015

Maritime Executive

Chief of Navy for Singapore, Rear-Admiral Lai Chung Han, told local news sources that Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are in discussions to increase patrols in the lower areas of the South China Sea, the areas most affected by the recent influx of maritime piracy.

Labelmaster Partners with American Coatings Association on HazMat Labels

May 12, 2015

Labelmaster

Labelmaster, a provider of materials for complying with rules on the transportation of hazardous materials, has partnered with the American Coatings Association (ACA) to offer Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) labels.

IDV Solutions Issues Two Risk, Trend-Analysis Modules

May 12, 2015

IDV Solutions LLC

IDV Solutions LLC has launched a new pair of modules to help companies assess risk events and analyze trends through the vendor's Visual Command Center software.

Apple Sets Bar Not Only in Product Line But in Supply Chain Risk Mitigation

May 8, 2015

EBN

As customers waited for their much anticipated Apple Watches, it was reported that delays could be traced to a feared supply chain nightmare: a faulty part. Apple's supply chain strategy, though, likely mitigated the risk.

A New Approach to Paying Your Suppliers

May 8, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The way in which buyers pay their suppliers hasn't kept up with the times. The result: an unacceptable level of global supply-chain risk.

Record Number of Malware Threats Found Last Year, Many Targeting Retail, Service Industries

May 6, 2015

APWG

During the 4th quarter of 2014, a record number of crimeware variants were detected, all designed to defeat antivirus software, according to a report from the Anti-Phishing Working Group. Meanwhile, phishers increasingly targeted retail and service sites, hoping to take advantage of the burgeoning numbers of online shoppers.

Without Information Risk Management, Your Entire Operation Can Be Compromised

May 4, 2015

Manufacturing.net

Despite organizations' best efforts to secure intellectual property and other sensitive information, limited progress has been made in effectively managing information risk in the supply chain.

You Can't Avoid Responsibility for Cyber Security Breaches for Long

May 1, 2015

Design News

Are top executives getting a pass on cyber security responsibility? Eric Anderholm, CEO of Sergeant Laboratories, a cyber security firm, believes so. He notes that when the CIO is asked what happened after a breach, the answer is usually, "We don't know." Anderholm notes that answer is often viewed as acceptable, particularly when the CEO is loath to admit that he or she wouldn't understand the clear answer.

Does Global Business Care About Human Rights?

May 1, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

All global companies will tell you that they're committed to guaranteeing human rights throughout their supply chains. But how do we tell they're sincere?