How Companies Are Tackling the Challenge of Risk Management | SupplyChainBrain

How Companies Are Tackling the Challenge of Risk Management

Bob Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain
June 14, 2016

Managers of high-tech and medical supply chains discuss how their companies have approached the critical issue of risk management over the years -- and what more needs to be done. A SupplyChainBrain "In the Know" presentation. [Run Time (Min.): 15:04]

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