SUPPLY-CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT: DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

Economic observers argue that even as we emerge from the "Great Recession," corporate pain isn’t about to subside. Richard Nixon, of KPMG’s Advisory Practice, dispassionately explains damage inflicted and necessary intensive care. His detailed and erudite prognosis focuses on supply chain health.
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MARKET STABILIZATION ENCOURAGES SPENDING

A recent PricewaterhouseCooper survey indicates that U.S. businesses are emboldened by positive economic developments. Those that engage in international markets anticipate profits.
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SHIFTING TO SERVICES? EASIER SAID THAN DONE.

John Namovic and Robert Hills, principals with Deloitte Consulting LLP, point to a potentially profitable revenue stream: service. But, as they relate, it entails more than just updating company literature with lip-service recognition. Truly effective, and profitable, service requires a well-delineated strategy. Complex elements are involved, and a shoot-from-the hip approach just doesn’t cut it.
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AMERICA’S SECURITY AND DEFENSE - CAN WE AFFORD OUR OWN FUTURE?

In the face of modern security threats, can the United States afford an under-funded defense environment? Deloitte’s Tom Captain analyzes a complex budget issue and points to possible viable solutions.
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National Mining Association - Never Call Retreat?
Climate-change cynics need not look at the profoundly changing landscape of the world’s uppermost reaches. They should turn their attention to Washington, D.C., advises Luke Popovich, vice president, external communications, National Mining Association. What follows is a message he presents to anyone willing to listen.
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