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Learning from Risk
Management Leaders
Although most companies have a way to go before they can brag about
their risk management prowess, some companies have achieved distinc-
tion, at least in some aspect of risk management. is chapter highlights a
variety of companies that have demonstrated their commitment and skills
when pursuing supply chain risk management (SCRM): Boston Scientic,
Boeing, IBM, Cisco, Delphi, and a major defense contractor. e pur-
pose of this chapter is to appreciate what leading companies are doing to
become risk management leaders. We also highlight a company that oers
risk- related lessons learned the hard wa