Supply Chain Risk Management

There have been several disruptive cyberattacks in the logistics industry in recent years, including attacks on software providers. The most recent example is CDK Global which was attacked on [...]

Freight fraud is a growing problem. CargoNet, for example, "recorded 692 cargo theft eventsacross the United States and Canada in the third quarter of 2023, a 59% increase when compared to the [...]

This week's survey question comes from an Indago transportation executive member: "We are considering adding a [Stock Throughput Insurance Policy] to our overall risk management plan. What [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic and its ripple effects have put supply chain risk management back in the spotlight. Simply put, supply chains today face greater risks than just 3 years ago when we [...]

In last week's Indago survey, several members submitted questions about preparing for a possible economic recession. Also, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report [...]

As reported in a recent CNBC article, "Diesel prices are surging, contributing to inflationary headwinds due to the fuel’s vital role in the American and global economy. Tankers, trains, and [...]

"With the current contract set to expire on 30 June, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) are due to start formal negotiations on 12 [...]

Historically, supply chain professionals have focused their efforts on reducing costs and improving efficiency while meeting customer service expectations. However, as a July 2021 BCG article [...]

Last week Russia invaded Ukraine. In addition to the tragic consequences of war on lives and property, this event is "piling new troubles onto the world’s already battered supply chains," as [...]

In February 2021, US President Biden announced via an executive order that “it is the policy of my Administration to strengthen the resilience of America’s supply chains.”  What does supply [...]