Poland and industrial supply chain: which risks for your business?

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According to preliminary estimates released by the Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS), GDP grew 2.8% in the full year 2016. The result was below 2015’s wider 3.9% expansion. Private consumption remained robust, growing 3.6%, above 2015’s 3.2% rise. The outlook for companies and firms established in this Country remains positive for the future. However, some specific supply risks should be seriously taken in carefull consideration. One of the advatages … Read more

Is your company ready for the surprises of the bad season? Prevention really is indispensable before is too late

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Last updated November 2024 The recent devastating floods that hit the Czech Republic, Poland and Spain during this last spring as hot as an endless summer should not make us forget that winter can also hold nasty weather surprises for businesses. Owners and managers of production sites, warehouses, shopping centres and logistics centres are warned: the sudden arrival of a storm, followed by a severe frost or an exceptional snowfall, … Read more

Business abroad: how to reduce risks in 5 points.

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Do we want to sleep soundly? Opening the gates of our firm to experienced consultants is an excellent strategy: what ever it happens, insurers and risk managers never leave us alone. A case really happened. In 2010 in Australia an industrial bakery was entirely destroyed by a huge fire. The insurance company refused to pay multi-million $ compensation: why? The walls’ premises had been constructed using a large quantity of highly flammable … Read more

Does insurance pay always in case of fire?

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End of the year is approaching and, as usual, here it is a first summary of those many questions that our clients put us during the inspection of their firms. Companies are becoming more and more aware of the risks they face during their business activities, especially if we are abroad and the texts of the insurances are written in local language. Once again, we found considerable confusion about the difference … Read more