Employee theft is a common occurrence. The National Retail Federation has claimed that 60% of inventory loss is caused by employees, while Forbes have reported that retailers in the US lose $60 billion a year and that employee theft is … Continued
It is difficult to maintain the security and integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain. Fake medicine may range from <10% in a developed market, to more than 30% in South East Asia, or greater than 50% in samples from online … Continued
Patients face considerable risks from fake and illegal pharmaceutical products. The risks are even greater in low and lower-middle income countries, where the rates of illegal medicine are much higher and seem to be getting worse as criminals become increasingly … Continued
More than one third of graduates lie about or exaggerate their results when applying for a job. Many of us have heard this before, but perhaps we don’t realise quite how serious it is: more than 33% of the people … Continued
Beware the dangers of fake footwear We’ve all seen the oddly shaped, bright coloured clogs donned by many for comfort and convenience. They are ubiquitous in the hot tropics of Asia. Unfortunately, recent testing shows that 60% of counterfeit Crocs … Continued
Illegal medicine is a scourge in Cambodia. A new report by SMCS Risk reveals alarming volumes of expired, unregistered and counterfeit medicine is turning up in pharmacies and warehouse stores across the country, and the offenders are largely going unpunished. … Continued
Asia is twice as likely as other regions to experience cyber crime, according to some commentators. It’s not surprising. There are more corporate targets, more connected and compromised consumers, and more capable criminals in the region. More corporate targets Asian economies are growing … Continued
We regularly find counterfeited or illegally imported products. The problem for most business owners is that it can be a new experience, particularly if you’re just getting started in Asia. What happens next? Who do you turn to? For most, … Continued
Counterfeiting is rife throughout the world and across an unbelievable range of industries. The potential damage inferior products can do to a company’s brand and its consumers could be catastrophic. Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, food and beverage, and industrial, … Continued
Is your money safe enough even in the ‘safest’ of places? Banks are at increasing risk of cyber-crime, as revealed by a series of thefts using vulnerabilities in the SWIFT network. Taking advantage of cheap network switches and a lack … Continued