We’ve all heard of the fatal consequences a food and beverage recall can have on a business. Australia’s high standard for food and beverage quality management systems assure we are well placed to prevent these incidents from occurring. However, in 2016, there were 72 recalls reported and this number is continuing to rise. Of course it is imperative to do...
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Last month, four lives were cut tragically short in an accident on the Thunder River Rapids ride at the Dreamworld theme park. Since then, serious concerns have been raised about the actions of the board, particularly concerning their handling of the tragedy itself. Regular equipment breakdowns and an inexperienced employee left in charge have led to accusations the company didn’t…
With many businesses left counting the cost – likely to run into the billions – of the “once in a 50-year” storm, many businesses are now taking a second look at their business continuity planning. Following the blackout, many food and beverage companies were left scrambling, as freezers and chillers lost power and food started spoiling. Others, including many businesses…
Just three years ago transport group McAleese were riding high: after winning a large contract to deliver fuel to 7/11 service stations, the firm was about to be listed on the stock exchange. But after an initial listing at more than $1.47/share, McAleese’s fortunes have plummeted, and the company recently went into liquidation. In August 2016 the share price dropped…
A recent report, commissioned by the Investor Responsibility Research Centre Institute[i], has revealed that many businesses are at risk due to a low level of understanding of threats at board level, and of food safety in particular. Although the report found that expertise was relatively common at management levels, there was a significant lack at board level, with “little food…
Clients often ask us whether there is one common area where businesses are exposed in the food and beverage industry. The response is surprisingly easy – it’s contract management. Contracts are a tool for defining the rules around a relationship. In many respects they define how risk is shared. For this reason, contracts, and their effective management, become a vitally…
In collaboration with our partner E3Learning we have put together a 3 part series on the implications of risk and technology. Part 1 – https://e3learning.com/confidentbusiness/dont-take-risks-risk-management/ Part 2 – https://e3learning.com/confidentbusiness/investing-risk-management-things-go-wrong/ Part 3 – https://e3learning.com/confidentbusiness/investing-in-risk-management-getting-it-right/
For a country famous for its stable politics and economy, Australia is facing a rare moment of uncertainty. After a disappointing election result for the Coalition, the government’s flagship policy of lowering company tax is in doubt, and concern over the viability of the latest budget has also led to Standard & Poor’s revising Australia’s credit rating outlook. The agency…
This article from Colin Biggers & Paisley shows that a positive and proactive risk management approach will be your friend in court!
Another tragic event that was preventable, through some basic risk management – driver training and traffic management plans. Read the full article from Food&Beverage here: https://foodmag.com.au/potato-farm-fined-over-worker-death/
