Thousands of US companies have been effected by the Dodd-Frank Act which forced them to spend millions of dollars and hours to uncover materials, such as gold, from mines run by warlords in the Congo region. Catepillar Inc. identified 38,700 supplies that may be providing them with conflict materials and thousands of other companies were effected too. Click here to read the full article.
This article is a a great example of Supply Chain Interruption, and just how greatly it can effect a business. Don’t let these risks keep you up at night. Find out how Oxford can provide the coverage you need for peace of mind.