Supply Chain Management
50 whitepapers and resources
Securing the chain
At a recent event hosted by XL Catlin in Dublin, risk managers discussed their supply chain risk issues and heard from experts about ways to mitigate some of those threats and challenges. This article sheds light on the key takeaways from the event.
A risk in every port
Reason magazine reveals the seven exposures that could jeopardise your cargo and disrupt your supply chain, and how to develop a loss control programme.
Accurate weather forecasts minimise retail losses
Discover how retailers are incorporating accurate weather predictions into their demand forecasting to reduce losses, wastage and shrinkage.
Supply chain resilience starts with good data
Most supply chain disruption could be prevented with good use of data, says Adriano Lanzilotto of FM Global.
Supply chain risk in a post-Brexit world
This StrategicRisk analysis explores the likely implications of Brexit for supply chains, including the emergence of trade barriers, exit from the customs union, the reinstatement of border controls and the end of free movement of labour.
Calling on procurement to add more value to insurance claims management
Given the low priority assigned to claims handling in the past, many insurers face a capabilities gap, with under two-thirds of claims fully transparent to insurers’ own staff. This paper highlights how a broader, more strategic approach to claims procurement allows insurers to make improvements.
Prepare your business for supply chain disruption
This FM Global Touchpoints article explores the four factors of supply chain resilience – flexibility, transparency, ethics and robustness – and shows how CFOs can apply best practices to protect their organizations against disruption.
In-depth: Repair costs
Is the insurance industry being forced to subsidise road repair? This article focuses on industry concerns over extortionate bills submitted by Highways England, including £4,700 for a paint spillage and £46,000 for a barrier repair.
Product liability - food: Leaving a nasty taste
There are many toxic risks when it comes to food manufacture, with the recent Mars chocolate recall prompting businesses to assess their exposure. This article highlights the implications for both SMEs and large corporations affected by product recalls and the importance of obtaining adequate cover.
How resilient is your supply chain?
FM Global’s Philip Johnson discusses the importance of good decisions and sound data in relation to supply chain resiliency.