Your Employees: A Principal Factor in the Supply-Chain Risk EquationDevelop a culture of compliance
Mon, 11/09/2015 - 12:25
In a recent poll, employees (22.9%) were identified as the top source of supply chain fraud risk, followed by vendors (17.4%) and other third parties (20.1%), including subcontractors and their vendors. In calling new attention to the old cliché of… Understanding Foreign Supply Chain RisksWhat you don’t know can hurt you
Thu, 07/16/2015 - 11:56
Competitive pressures affecting bottom-line profit margins have risen dramatically in today’s global economy. As a result, an increasing number of U.S. companies have turned to outsourcing of goods and services to reduce manufacturing and… Good Corporate Citizenship Matters More Than Ever BeforeIntegrate corporate citizenship strategies into your business agenda
Thu, 07/31/2014 - 16:21
There’s a reason why companies like Coca-Cola, Disney, Gap, and GE consistently rank among the world’s most admired organizations—and it has to do with more than just the strength of their products and services.
These companies have demonstrated… Creating a Culture of Compliance Across Your Supply ChainLook at your suppliers as an extension of your own enterprise
Thu, 07/03/2014 - 12:05
Regulations such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act, and the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (specifically Section 1502 on conflict minerals) have compelled companies to extend their compliance… An Analysis of the EU Conflict Minerals ProposalHow does it differ from the Dodd-Frank Act, and what does it mean for EU companies?
Thu, 06/05/2014 - 15:55
While public U.S. companies were preparing to meet their first conflict minerals reporting deadline, their European counterparts were taking their first steps toward implementing a conflict minerals law.
On March 5, 2014, the European Commission… Managing Supply Chain Risks in Multichannel Selling and Customer FulfillmentNo matter who in the supply chain is at fault, the buck stops at the seller
Tue, 04/22/2014 - 16:21
Traditionally, brick and mortar stores have been the primary, and often only, way for companies to sell their products. But with the advent of e-commerce, mobile commerce, and social media, companies have the power to reach consumers through… Is Your Company Prepared to File a Conflict Minerals Report?The SEC deadline is May 31, 2014
Thu, 02/27/2014 - 11:42
Last year, as organizations grappled with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s conflict minerals rule, they focused on risks associated with supply-chain governance, big data and social media, and the costly due diligence required to ensure… Developing a Sustainable Approach to Conflict Minerals Due DiligenceFive best practices for laying the foundation
Wed, 11/13/2013 - 15:48
It’s been more than one year since the conflict minerals rule, Section 1502 of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, was adopted. With just six months left for the first compliance reporting deadline, I’m prompted to ask: How are companies doing?
According to… The Business Case for a Long-Term Conflict Minerals ProgramCross-functional collaboration and coordination is critical to sustainable compliance
Tue, 09/24/2013 - 16:22
These days, what’s keeping many company executives up at night is Section 1502 of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act. Considered by many to be one of the toughest regulatory reforms in recent times, the rule requires companies to track and report information… How the Conflict Minerals Rule Is Changing the Face of ComplianceFlexibility, cooperation, and self-regulation are characteristics of this new model
Mon, 08/05/2013 - 16:10
Ever since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires publicly listed companies to disclose their use of conflict minerals, reactions to the new rule have been mixed. Major industry…
