Nothing more important than knowing your risk exposure
By 
Martin Woods2020-07-14T16:47:00
In performing due diligence on your supply chain partners, do not be intimidated into accepting no for an answer. Being blind to potential risks is bound to get you into trouble, writes financial crime expert Martin Woods.
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