In response to intense business competition in recent years, many companies have aimed to lower operating costs by sourcing raw materials and production from overseas. Numerous businesses have also sought to reduce expenses and gain administrative efficiencies by streamlining their supply chains.

Yet the benefits of global sourcing and supplier consolidation can carry a hidden cost: increased exposure to the risks of supply-chain disruption. To take full advantage of their sourcing strategies, companies need to insulate their supply chains from these risks.

This webcast will reveal findings from a study conducted by CFO Research Services in collaboration with FM Global, and titled "Physical Risks to the Supply Chain: The View from Finance."

From this webcast, you will learn about best practices to help you:

• Recognize risks to your supply chain;
  
  
• Establish a compelling business case for safeguarding your supply chain;
  
  
• Develop a robust framework for assessing risks to your supply chain;
  
  
• Integrate risk considerations in supply-chain decision making; and
  
  
• Achieve the right balance between mitigating risks and promoting supply-chain efficiency.