Insights

Jeremy Smith examines the similarities between negotiating with suppliers and how Premier League clubs manage contact extensions.

Speaking at The Economist's CFO Summit 2013, Cathy Smith, Senior Vice President of Strategy and CFO at Walmart International, discussed how global companies can juggle multiple challenges and steer their business towards sustainable growth.

4C Associates brought together several leading finance professionals to share their views on what constitutes best practice when it comes to managing risk. A lively discussion followed, in which attendees considered the different types of threats in existence, how to mitigate against them and the situations in which taking risks is necessary.

This year's The Economist CFO Summit brought together a number of finance leaders, looking to drive growth in a challenging climate.

Ben Turner examines the implications and potential benefits of a recent “Data for Development” project carried out by a research team in the Ivory Coast.

Craig Bunker takes a look at how Stop and Shop optimised their food product supply chain to ensure optimal freshness.

Craig Bunker examines the cost savings associated with environmentally sustainable supply chains.

Recent developments in the “horse burger” scandal have highlighted a distinct lack of visibility in supply chains.