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Re:Is It Time to Rethink Globalized Supply Chains? by epicureanideal on Thursday March 19, 2020 @01:48PM (#22629833)
They could introduce some new GAAP rules like...

Add 10% of the value of all inventory sourced outside North America as a "risk liability". Same for 10% of yearly labor that's outsourced.

Basically find ways to make short term thinking visible in their financial reports, since that's what's measured and rewarded.

Re:Is It Time to Rethink Globalized Supply Chains? by Havoc on Thursday March 19, 2020 @03:31PM (#22630783)
Not really an accounting issue & messing with those numbers to highlight a risk is just asking for trouble.

Companies are required to disclose significant risks, but the quality of that disclosure...varies.

Re:Is It Time to Rethink Globalized Supply Chains? by epicureanideal on Thursday March 19, 2020 @07:54PM (#22633047)
I suppose this is a useful way to use tariffs. Make production abroad slightly more expensive, or significantly more expensive for vital goods.
Re:Is It Time to Rethink Globalized Supply Chains? by dredmorbius on Thursday March 19, 2020 @09:28PM (#22633649)
Base those premiums on verified actuarially based underwriting risk and you might be on to something.
Re:Is It Time to Rethink Globalized Supply Chains? by eru on Friday March 20, 2020 @12:38AM (#22634934)
Companies are free to add them to their accounting already.

Mostly these kinds of risk factors are mentioned verbally in their reports at the moment.

Re:Is It Time to Rethink Globalized Supply Chains? by dredmorbius on Friday March 20, 2020 @02:56AM (#22635580)
Entities tend strongly to externalise risks unless compelled to do otherwise.

Insurance obligations -- auto, health, life, C&L, bonding, mortgage and title -- are generally required by or offered via third. parties. Sometimes governments, but often creditors, counterparties, employers, or other entities.

Re:Is It Time to Rethink Globalized Supply Chains? by eru on Sunday March 22, 2020 @05:09AM (#22653691)
There are true externalities in a car accident.

If you have to shut down your business, that's mostly impacting your business in a very direct way.