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Taming Global Supply Chain Risks, Holistically
The world has seen the seismic impact of supply chain disruptions over the past few years—brought on by COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war, Brexit, inflation and natural catastrophes such as last ...
Pandemic Challenges Driving Auto Insurers Further Into a Hard Market
A microchip shortage. Logistics industry backlogs. Supply and labor challenges. Worsening driver behavior. Social inflation. These are just a few challenges the auto industry is currently grappling ...
Real-Time Tech: Supply Chain Analysis Tools
Transparency is the key to managing supply chain risk. But some businesses only focus on selective financial information from their suppliers, which can leave them exposed. Beyond creditworthiness, ...
Pay-As-You-Go Cargo MGA Closing Insurance Gap for Shippers
Small and medium-sized businesses, which make up a huge portion of freight moved globally, have long struggled with underinsurance because traditional insurance products just have not met their ...
U.S. Vehicle Quality Hits 36-Year Low as Supply, Labor Woes Continue: J.D. Power
The quality of vehicles sold in the United States fell to a 36-year low in 2022, according to automotive consultant J.D. Power, as labor shortages and supply snags continued to impact automakers. ...
U.S. Supply-Chain Pressures Soar to a Record, Index Shows
A measure of U.S. supply-chain pressures rose to a record, adding to already stiff inflationary headwinds from logistics amid dwindling warehouse space and unprecedented inventory costs. The ...
The World’s Cargo Ships Are Sailing Into Worse Climate Risks: Report
Dangerous, expensive disruptions to shipping and many of the world's roughly 3,700 ports are on the rise along with global temperatures. These events will increasingly threaten the sea routes that ...
Pandemic, Other Risks Weigh on Minds of Middle-Market Execs
Most middle-market firms experienced a recovery following the height of disruptions caused by COVID-19 and remain mostly optimistic about the global economy, but other business risks loom large. ...