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Image via Flickr by epSos.de Many of the risks associated with operating a business are directly tied to the supply chain. Slowed deliveries due to a natural disaster may result in lost sales and missed opportunities. A communications provider outage could have the same results. These supply chain disruptions often result in huge losses. According…
Image via Flickr USDAgov Whenever an outbreak of Listeria occurs or any other food safety issues arise, the U.S. government steps in to investigate and prevent further crisis. The government has always had an interest in food safety, but it has made significant changes to food safety protocol over the past couple of years. Take…
Image via Flickr by Bitterjug Tech companies are vulnerable. They’re a part of an industry that’s already tasked with remaining competitive in an ever-changing market. Not only do they face the pressure to fulfil orders while ensuring supplier costs are low, they also experience external threats as well.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this…
Image via Flickr nevil zaveri Slavery might seem like an issue of the past, but it’s still present in many communities today. If you eat fruits and vegetables, wear cotton clothing, use a cellphone, or eat chocolate, you might be contributing inadvertently to slavery. In recent years, consumers have driven companies to improve environmental practices…
Image via Flickr by pdbg Trader Joes positions itself as an offbeat grocer that’s (somewhat) locally-minded, but rumors about the company’s less than honest practices have been surfacing as of late. These days, consumers want to know where their food is coming from – whether it’s farm to table or a change in the label….
Image via Flickr by opencontent Until now, companies and their executives have operated under the assumption that those suppliers with which they spend the most money are those which would impact their business the most if the supplies were disrupted. However, a new study conducted by MIT found no correlation between how much a company…