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China's supply chain challenge: Mitigating supply risk
in Supplychainer, on July 5, 2009
...restingly, in a survey of 130 global companies China was the top contributing region for nine of 15 risks examined, including supplier and internal product quality failure, security breaches and intel...
Supply chain video: Preparing for the worst, managing supplier risk in the downturn (Part 2)
in Supplychainer, on June 30, 2009
...on from Professor Rob Handfield in the PMMS Leadership in Procurement from the 2009 on supply chain risks in this economic downturn. In this part, he highlights that a charactaristic of high performan...
AADE'sNew Blog: Diabetes Education Voices
in Daily Diabetic, on June 29, 2009
...ealthy eating, being active, monitoring blood glucose, medication-taking, problem solving, reducing risks, and coping strategies.
The are working diabetes educators—so their subjects are based ...
Supply chain video: Massimo Marchi on supply chain risk and innovation
in Supplychainer, on June 28, 2009
...n the video below, Massimo is talking about risk management and innovation in supply chain.
Risks to global supply chains are increasing. In Massimo's opinion, US companies importing most ...
How biotech companies can reduce supply chain risk?
in Supplychainer, on June 25, 2009
...e, and detection risk.
- Determine the risk factors for analysis.
Of course prioritization of the risks and craft mitigation and elimination plans for the more serious risks comes after going throug...
Directors warned about greenwash
in Sox First, on June 22, 2009
... their annual reports. The report will require companies to detail a strategic analysis, regulatory risks from potential and upcoming climate change legislation, physical risks and greenhouse gas emis...
The slow recovery
in Sox First, on June 16, 2009
...The IMF praises the administration's fiscal stimulus but still concedes that the balance of the risks is tilted towards the downside. Downside indeed. Dr Doom, Nouriel Roubini who predicted the f...
FDA's Annette McCarthy: We Can Manage Nanotech Food Safety
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 11, 2009
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At the IFT International Food Nanoscience Conference last weekend, the FDA 's Dr. Annette McCarthy said her organization has sufficient authority to manage nanotech safety.
"In order to assist manufacturers to ensure product safety, the FDA is in the proc...
Why the Vintage Racing League Should Matter to You
in Classical Drives, on June 10, 2009
...hobby cars spotless and free from damage might find it hard to conceive that owners would take such risks but on the other hand, race cars were built to be raced, so why not?
The sports media, of cou...
The case against stock options
in Sox First, on May 22, 2009
...already caused. He says the problem is that the boss on an options package is more inclined to take risks, without any of the downside for themselves. " Options, as you might know, represent a ri...
Speed Sourcing - An Over-Reaction to Long Procurement Cycles?
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on May 19, 2009
...roach proffered by EquaTerra "throws the baby out with the bath water," and creates deal risks that exceed the benefits offered by this concept.
First, it is important to remember that deal...
Supply chain video: Supply risks for airlines
in Supplychainer, on May 15, 2009
...ti, Manager of Supply Chain System and Strategy at jetBlue, shares his thoughts on the top 3 supply risks in his industry. In Jeseph's point of view, the top risks include:
1) Price of fuel whic...
A Hippocratic oath for managers
in Sox First, on May 8, 2009
... of transparency and accuracy in communicating to investors, employers, clients or regulators their risks and benefits that each constituency should expect when dealing with the enterprise. Just like ...
SOX and complacency
in Sox First, on May 5, 2009
...er in this piece Today's Financial Crisis, Corporate Governance, and the Issue of Third-Party Liability . The problem, he says, is that corporate governance has not been fixed, contrary to what...
What's the State of Your Air?
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 30, 2009
...). In fact, the EPA has identified indoor air pollution as one of the top five urgent environmental risks to public health, though a survey commissioned in December 2008 by 3M Filtrete filters, reveal...
The Invisible Hook by Peter Leeson
in Sox First, on April 29, 2009
...tion system for those who got injured plundering ships. This ensured pirates would continue to take risks and maximize profits. Pirates also had strict constitutions on how to behave in a ship and en...
Pandemic preparation in the IT department
in The CIO Weblog, on April 28, 2009
...rk altogether. Bonuses or other guarantees might also show staff that the company recognizes their risks and values their time if they will continue to work through a crisis.
Dealing with traffic in ...
Carotenoids Against Metabolic Syndrome
in Daily Diabetic, on April 27, 2009
...pertension and abnormal glucose and insulin metabolism. This syndrome has been linked to increased risks of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
In a new study by Dutch scientists , middle-a...
Future structural changes in supply chains
in Supplychainer, on April 27, 2009
...tribution, as pointed out by Randy Littleson and Trevor Miles.
- Political and environmental risks are also playing an important role: High unemployment, a rising voice from consumers for buyin...
Tips for Accurate Blood Glucose Testing
in Daily Diabetic, on April 21, 2009
... and frequent testing is an important self-management tool that can help diabetics avoid long-term risks and complications. However, even slight environmental variations can skew results and lead to p...
ACTU Issues Warning About Nanomaterials
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 18, 2009
... Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) this week issued a fact sheet warning of the health risks of nanomaterials.
"The ACTU is pushing for closer oversight of the rapidly growing industr...
Celestica receives a supply chain award
in Supplychainer, on April 15, 2009
...rs, thereby ensuring that cost and time of implementation are accurate while minimizing operational risks.
"Best-in-Class are six times as likely to be using a SaaS application for supplier coll...
Is the US becoming like Russia?
in Sox First, on April 15, 2009
...es have made substantial strides over the past two decades in their ability to measure and manage risks." Financial Times columnist Martin Wolf says it's not that bad. Corruption for one t...
Cloud Computing and Cloud Storage
in Web 2.0, on April 11, 2009
...y A VC
Cloud Computing Is No Pipe Dream , from BusinessWeek
Cloud Computing: Understand the Risks , from BusinessWeek
Cloud Storage Could Mean Fat Pipes for All
, from BusinessWeek
Pa...
Here we go again
in The CIO Weblog, on April 6, 2009
...olute last chance, it's certainly the most appealing option for existing Sun customers, and Sun risks a revolt among them as surely as the one from investors if they can't bring Big Blue back ...
G20 and FASB: the banks win again
in Sox First, on April 3, 2009
...tors and requiring compensation to be adjusted for all types of risk including difficult to measure risks like liquidity risks, reputation risk and cost of capital. Executives will not be given bonuse...
Unemployment to soar: bleak times ahead
in Sox First, on March 31, 2009
...hrough 2010. The uncertainties attached to this bleak outlook are exceptionally large, while the risks remain firmly inclined to the downside." He says all the stimulus packages won't help u...
Should You Store Your Digital Photos Online?
in Digital Shot, on March 31, 2009
... want to share.
Everything has a downside though, right, and online digital photo storage has its risks, as are outlined in this excellent article about the dangers of online digital photo storage ....
March is DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Awareness Month
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 12, 2009
...t the dangers of DVT by putting word on the street through a mobile campaign, Driving to Reduce the Risks of DVT. A customized recreational vehicle will visit hospitals and local communities nationwid...
Prognostic Test for Frontotemporal Dementia
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 10, 2009
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 6952418 A blood test has been developed to predict the risks of frontal lobe dementia (Frontotemporal Dementia, FTD), a form of dementia that occurs most fre...
New emerging risks of the Chinese supply chains
in Supplychainer, on March 8, 2009
... I read a very interesting article in International Herald Tribune on the new risks associated with chinese supply chains (full article here ).
The main discussion line of the article is that, t...
GM - too big to fail?
in Sox First, on March 7, 2009
...market recovers and global auto sales reflect a stronger economy. We acknowledge the challenges and risks that face us today, but we're still going forward with our plan, we're still making th...
The complex reality of end-user application development
in The CIO Weblog, on March 6, 2009
... PC accidentally released the blueprints from Marine One to Iran is a perfect example of one of the risks IT departments face in empowering users by allowing access to Web 2.0 technologies. Was the ap...
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Increase Risk of Neural Tube Defects
in Next Nine Months, on March 2, 2009
...t folic acid is not the only crucial nutrient in a pregnant woman's diet that can influence the risks of her baby developing neural tube defects such as spina bifida . A new study indicates that ...
The 25 Most Dangerous Places for Outsourcing
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on February 26, 2009
...ng 25 areas with high crime or high risk of terrorist attack, the list also broke down the list the risks by a number of categories.
Of course, lists like this are speculative, at best, but they do h...
Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Found Linked To Rare Brain Infection
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 21, 2009
...he FDA is now reviewing the said information and will take appropriate steps to:
ensure that the risks of Raptiva do not outweigh its benefits;
that patients prescribed Raptiva are clearly inform...
SaaS expected to grow through the downturn
in The CIO Weblog, on February 17, 2009
...matter how impressive a technology or technical concept, without considerable depth of adoption, it risks marginalization and failure in the markets. A significant concern noted by many CIOs when cons...
Compliance and Outsourcing
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on February 11, 2009
...t effective. In essence, the company is adjusting its processes to reflect the perceived compliance risks at any given time. This informal approach, however, does not translate well to an outsourced o...
Multivitamins Don't Protect Women From Cancers and Heart Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 11, 2009
...rgest study ever conducted on this demographic group, found that multivitamins had no effect on the risks related to cardiovascular disease, and a range of cancers.
Published in in the Archives of I...
Using Biotechnology in Cultural Heritage Conservation
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 10, 2009
... further, promoting the use of micro-organisms as biosensors to forewarn curators of potential risks to art objects from such threats as pollution and dust levels . She says fungi and bacteria can be...
IMF risks running out of cash
in Sox First, on February 9, 2009
As if it's not enough that governments in the developed world are headed deep into deficit - the US budget deficit for instance could very well top $2 trillion - to fight the global financial meltdown. They are about to be joined by the International Monetary Fund. IMF managing director Dom...
Saving Money and Setting Up an Emergency Fund
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on February 9, 2009
...r your expenses for several months. You want to remember that there are
deductibles on your medical liability and auto coverage if you get into an accident. Besides that, one thing that many people ar...
Diamond sensors comes to the aid of modern day soldier
in The RFID Weblog, on January 31, 2009
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A soldier engaged in war has to face threat not only from bullets or explosives but several other risks as the enemy of today has become smarter and resorts to several other means to immobilize its ...
Spread "The Heart Truth - Find Out How You Can Make a Difference This February
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 30, 2009
... Your Story - Share your story with your readers and encourage them to take action to reduce their risks in February, starting with their participation on National Wear Red Day on February 6. Spread ...
Mayor Of Gulfport Mississippi Charged With Committing "Katrina" Fraud
in Exclusive from our news room , on January 28, 2009
...lfport Mississippi and his wife, Laura Jean Warr, have been charged with fraud in connection with a liability insurance claim they filed.
The couple also defrauded FEMA, and federal housing officials...
Vitamin D Deficiency Associated With Greater Rates Of Cesarean Sections
in Next Nine Months, on January 19, 2009
...ew study also indicates that women who were Vitamin D-deficient at the time of delivery had higher risks of delivering a baby by caesarean section as compared to pregnant women who are not vitamin D ...
Due Diligence in the post-Satyam World
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on January 19, 2009
...rger vendors... remember, Satyam was one of the largest.
Instead, it is important to recognize the risks involved in outsourcing a particular process, the economic and innovation benefits of conducti...
Congress Intros Nanotech Safety Bill
in Nanotechbuzz, on January 17, 2009
...arency to the federal research effort to understand the potential environmental, health, and safety risks of nanotechnology," according to a committee press release .
"The range of potent...
Unemployment Benefits? One of the Risks of Going it Alone...
in BootStrapMe, on January 15, 2009
National Public Radio had an interesting story yesterday that highlighted the plight of many people involved in entrepreneurship and home-based business. If their business fails, they are just as unemployed as a laid off autoworker. But they are not eligible for unemployment benefits. Most people ...
Hedging the bets
in Sox First, on January 13, 2009
...ing it easier to sue hedge funds and even legislation restoring so-called "aiding and abetting liability," which would make it easier to sue lawyers, accountants and bankers working on behal...
Pregnancy Diet and Childhood Health
in Next Nine Months, on January 13, 2009
... phenomenon, called fetal programming , posits that the conditions in utero set up the child's risks for certain chronic diseases.
With regards to allergies and asthma, however, the studies are...
Executives targeted in trojan attack
in The CIO Weblog, on January 12, 2009
...cifically crafted variant of the Poison Ivy trojan .
Massive bot-generated attacks have their own risks, but their generic nature has made them easy to spot and relatively easy to defend against for...
Pregnancy, Diet, and Childhood Asthma and Allergies
in Allergies, on January 12, 2009
... phenomenon, called fetal programming , posits that the conditions in utero set up the child's risks for certain chronic diseases.
With regards to allergies and asthma, however, the studies are...
WTF is this? Fiberglass poop on wheels?
in Wangtam, on January 10, 2009
... (?) to Send One MySpacer To Davos
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Corporate ethics and law
in Sox First, on January 9, 2009
...y." So to claim that ethics merely means complying with the rules is limited. Indeed, limited liability which is the cornerstone of corporate law and which is the reason why businesses choose to...
Blagojevich and Spitzer: a moral tale about power
in Sox First, on January 8, 2009
...m." Translated, that means power can make you more action-oriented, and more inclined to take risks because you start believing your own propaganda that you're invincible. But at the same ti...
Investment in Smaller Companies Can Still Pay Big
in Biz Plan Hacks, on January 4, 2009
...rds) in the portfolio - less than $1 million.
Elliot's piece takes an interesting look at the risks involved and the attitudes you need. You can read the whole article here .
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Venture Capitalists Karen Gordon Mills Nominated to Head the Small Business Administration
in Bizinformer, on December 20, 2008
...d the SBA; He Tapped a Private Equity/Buyout Specialist. The distinction is important. VCs take big risks by investing in new business. Private equity players take over or invest in mature companies a...
NRC Finds "Serious Weaknesses" in U.S. Approach to Nanotech
in Nanotechbuzz, on December 11, 2008
...ound "serious weaknesses" in the U.S. government's approach to handling the potential risks of nanotechnology.
"A 15-member committee of chemists, toxicologists and other experts ...
Cesarian Section Increase Baby's Asthma Risks
in Next Nine Months, on December 3, 2008
...ective C-section has increased tremendously. If you're considering one, make sure you know what risks you're up against, and its possibly impact on your child, too.
New research indicates tha...
The Subprime Solution - Robert Shiller
in Sox First, on December 1, 2008
...ing financial information infrastructure and extending the scope of financial markets to cover more risks, including real estate. That would include real estate futures. He proposes Governments to iss...
Rubin's self-serving "innocence"
in Sox First, on December 1, 2008
...r with the discussions. They say he would comment that Citigroup's competitors were taking more risks, leading to higher profits. Colleagues deferred to him, as the only board member with experien...
Oltsik: Bullish on IEEE 1667
in On Storage, on November 28, 2008
...39;s Electronics at lunch, you can steal a heck of a lot of data.
When IEEE 1667 is in place, the risks associated with this vulnerability decrease substantially because only authenticated devices w...
Britain moves on bribery
in Sox First, on November 28, 2008
...also an offence. The Law Commission explains: "Under our recommendations, traditional criminal liability should be extended only as far as the creation of an offence of negligently 'failing t...
Diabetes, Women and Heart Attack
in Daily Diabetic, on November 28, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Sharon Dominick
The cardiovascular risks in diabetes are bad in women 65 yeard old and older as compared to men. Older women with diabetes are more likely to die a...
Exercise, Hypogycemia and Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on November 26, 2008
...lood sugar) is one risk they have to take when exercising. Exercise-induced hypoglycemia comes with risks including loss of consciousness.
Thus hypoglycemia is one barrier that keeps people with type...
Obama slams "tone-deaf" business leaders
in Sox First, on November 26, 2008
...quot;tone-deaf" business leaders who been pulling in hundred million dollar bonuses and taking risks with other people's money. In his interview with Barbara Walters, Obama said: "If you...
Tim Geithner: crisis manager
in Sox First, on November 22, 2008
...ice because Geithner warned years ago that trouble was ahead. Three years ago, he warned about the risks in hedge funds and derivatives : "The substantial increase in the role of hedge funds in ...
The Lori Drew Case and the Future of Anonymity on the Web
in The Social Networking Weblog, on November 18, 2008
Steven Hodson at The Inquisitr published an interesting piece yesterday on the Lori Drew case and the legal implications it may eventually have for anonymity on the web.
Lori Drew's trial began today.
Hodson (along with Mark 'Rizzn' Hopkins over at Mashable) wants you to thin...
The iLASIK Procedure Debuts With Leading Technologies
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 14, 2008
..., before committing to a surgical procedure, it's important to understand both the benefits and risks. You really should do your research, talk to friends and ask for referrals. And keep in mind, ...
