Australia’s pharmaceutical supply chains are facing a period of sustained instability as geopolitical tensions, manufacturing constraints, cyber threats and counterfeit medicines converge to create complex
Far from just another geopolitical flare-up, the current Middle East conflict is a multi-layered supply chain shock that’s simultaneously affecting energy, shipping lanes, insurance and
For many years, supply chain resilience was discussed primarily in the context of disruption events. A natural disaster, a geopolitical shift or a supplier failure
Philip Chronican, chair of National Australia Bank (NAB), recently addressed the AICD Australian Governance Summit 2026 in Sydney, urging Australia to strengthen its supply chains
According to LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise 2026, the role of chief risk officer (CRO) ranked second among the fastest-growing jobs in Australia, sitting just
The Australasian Procurement & Construction Council Inc (APCC) has released new guidelines to help government agencies determine appropriate levels of professional indemnity insurance (PII) when
Cyber attacks and data breaches have risen to the top of the risk agenda for Australian businesses, accompanied by evolving regulation, reputation damage and ongoing
Business leaders across the country are increasingly concerned about the impact of global instability on local operations, with new research from McGrathNicol revealing that 80
Australian businesses have been urged to review risk and travel management plans, amidst warnings of heightened geopolitical tensions, transport disruptions, stricter United States (US) border
New supply chain challenges are converging and growing, driven by an increasing reliance on contractors, supplier diversification, new ESG regulations and third-party cyber security concerns.
