Perspectives on Risk Management

U.S. Tariff Shock: Trade Fragmentation and Uncertainty

March 31, 2026

At the end of March, Washington announced new 25% tariffs on certain auto parts (effective early April), part of a broader trade strategy. For global businesses, the immediate effect is not just higher import costs but heightened legal and logistical uncertainty, with contract renegotiations,...

The Perfect Supplier Trap

February 27, 2026

The company had chosen a sole supplier offering unbeatable pricing and flawless logistics. Optimization seemed ideal, delivering immediate productivity gains. Then, without warning, the supplier’s country temporarily closed ports to implement an administrative reform. No conflict, no natural...

The Silent Data Drift

January 30, 2026

For several weeks, financial dashboards appeared normal and operational decisions were made confidently. Yet liquidity pressure revealed an unexplained stress. Investigation uncovered an informational drift: an external data provider had modified its aggregation algorithm, creating a 6% bias. Too...

Permanent Memory Risk

December 22, 2025

An old post, written ten years ago by a former employee, resurfaced on social media. The company had long since evolved in culture, governance, and operational practices. Yet the public evaluated the organization today based on this accessible digital past. This incident highlights a significant...

Global Trade: Persistent Geo-Economic Risks

July 31, 2025

By mid-2025, world trade data show an increase in value, driven mainly by prices, while volumes remain sluggish. This apparent “recovery” masks fragility: growth depends on price dynamics and strong U.S. imports, while geo-economic risks (industrial policy, tariff uncertainty) persist. For...

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