The Internet of Things (IoT) offers great opportunities for manufacturers to create efficiencies in their supply chain. But like any significant change, there are risks that need to be managed… Read the full article here
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With a complex ownership structure that raises questions regarding governance process, it is not a giant leap to start questioning the culture within Volkswagen that would ultimately lead to the emissions scandal. Read more here from the Ethical Boardroom….
The food safety crisis that hit the Chipotle restaurant chain in the US provides a stark reminder of the lasting implications of significant food safety issues. This article demonstrates the impact the incident had on share price, the legal ramifications, the impact on reputation and the increase in costs that resulted.
How well does the agricultural industry understand their obligations in relation to the Australian Consumer Law?
How well do you manage your obligations for Chain of Responsibility in your dealings with your logistics providers?
Sustainability initiatives are increasingly becoming a key strategic objective for many organisations
Following the recent Salmonella outbreak and recall involving bagged lettuce products, this CSIRO article explains what Salmonella is and how common it is in Australia in particular.
Criminals are getting more sophisticated in the tactics they’re utilising to defraud businesses. A scam where criminals impersonate the email accounts of Chief Executives was announced to have cost global businesses more than $US2 billion in little over two years according to the FBI. Recently, a client of ours was also caught out by this attack which cost them around…
Great to see the use of technology and social media to mitigate risk. This article talks about a system that monitors social media traffic to identify signs of a food borne illness and isolate this to a venue for inspection by the authorities. Read the full article here
By now I’m sure you have heard about the urgent national recall that was issued for pre-package lettuce and salad by Woolworths and Coles. Because of the sheer size of the retailers they’ve been able to easily navigate the recall of this product and have been on the front foot with the public. Now, not all businesses have the same…