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  • Cyber security - lock on digital screen © Shutterstock Shielding suppliers from the IT invadersThe Supply Chain Risk Leadership Council recently highlighted cyber attacks as an emerging threat to businesses. Lawyer Martin Sloan explains how organisations can ensure their suppliers mitigate this risk.
  • Starbucks sign © Akin Falope Taxing issuesDoes the furore over corporation tax avoidance give businesses another reputational concern? And if so, what can and should CFOs and CPOs do about it? Anna Scott finds out.
Editor's choice
Supply Business editor Rebecca Ellinor selects a recent article highlighting key considerations for global procurement and supply chain professionals.
  • China increases rare earth exportsThe full quota for export of rare earth materials has increased by 2.7 per cent. China is responsible for 90 per cent of global rare earth supply.

Risk management articles

  • Cyber security - lock on digital screen © Shutterstock Shielding suppliers from the IT invadersThe Supply Chain Risk Leadership Council recently highlighted cyber attacks as an emerging threat to businesses. Lawyer Martin Sloan explains how organisations can ensure their suppliers mitigate this risk.
  • Starbucks sign © Akin Falope Taxing issuesDoes the furore over corporation tax avoidance give businesses another reputational concern? And if so, what can and should CFOs and CPOs do about it? Anna Scott finds out.
  • Quarry/open mine © Shutterstock Sector focus: miningLarge companies in the global mining sector have bucked the trend despite the downturn, but 'resource nationalism' and more regulation present challenges. Anna Scott examines three recent reports to provide a SWOT analysis of the industry.
  • Two heads of people with mechanisms communication gear © Shutterstock Meeting of mindsBalancing investment decisions, mitigating risk and identifying growth opportunities is all in a day's work for finance directors. Supply Business finds out their concerns – and future plans.
  • Sound bites: March 2013Executives, the public and politicians on matters of business, procurement 
and supply.
  • Rebecca Ellinor Taking calculated chances"CPOs have to take chances - after all, being innovative is to do something new", says Supply Business editor Rebecca Ellinor.
  • Confessions of indiscretionsStories of bribery and corruption make headlines worldwide. Reporting problems to the authorities could be a way to minimise the reputational and commercial impact of these, but are the incentives in the UK strong enough?
  • Building on fire © Shutterstock Risk round-up - March 2013Buyers don't trust regulators; Risk management 'ineffective'; What's keeping CEOs awake?; Natural selection; Five tips.
  • Alligator in water © Shutterstock Beware of hidden risksRichard Gane warns CFOs that significant corporate risk can arise low down in the supply chain, so they should invest in it and support professionals in that area.
  • "Managing fraud risk" book cover Managing fraud risk: a practical 
guide for directors and managersSteve Giles; Wiley; £34.99/$56.46
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