Himagiri Foods Ltd., a well-established food retail chain in Chennai having turnover more than ₹ 1000 crore, operates both online and offline through more than 200 outlets, including restaurants and sweet shops across In
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Himagiri Foods Ltd., a well-established food retail chain in Chennai having turnover more than ₹ 1000 crore, operates both online and offline through more than 200 outlets, including restaurants and sweet shops across India. The operations of the Company have been growing considerably over the last few years. The management is trying to corporatise its style of functioning and planning to implement processes and controls for better operations. One of the major issues which the Company faces is managing the quality of raw materials and storage of finished items, considering the short shelf life of its products. Recently, the Company faced a major crisis due to non-compliance with legal and quality standards. An inspection was conducted by government agencies in five locations across Chennai, wherein several lapses were noted. The government survey conducted by the state's food and labour departments uncovered several violations, including: Adulteration and failed quality tests of sweets and milk products Employment of child labour Non-registration with authorities under Labour laws, Provident Fund and ESI Failure to maintain testing laboratory Failure to adhere housekeeping norms relating to display and maintenance of records etc. under FSSAI regulations. Print and electronic media have caught attention of the public. Many clips and reels of the inspection coverage were being circulated on social media and many food influencers have called for boycotting the Company's products. The Company has paid huge fines and lost reputation in the market. Company's management has been forced to shut several outlets. These infractions have resulted in huge financial loss, significant media backlash, and reputational damage impacting its market position and customer trust. Company's management has called for a high-level management meeting to design a strategy to address the present crisis. One of the senior managers from Finance team indicated that the crisis arose due to lack of risk management. The Company should appoint a professional who would provide a robust list of potential risks that can have an impact on the business. Once such risks are identified, controls can be designed to address them. Renu, a Company Secretary and risk management professional has been appointed by the Company to provide a comprehensive risk management plan. In the background of above facts, answer the following: Briefly explain risk analysis and steps involved.
Answer & Explanation:
The analysis of the risk, which comes after the identification of the risk factors, aids in the detection and management of prospective issues that could jeopardise important business efforts or projects. To do a risk analysis, first list the potential dangers and then calculate the likelihood that they'll come to pass. The analysis ought to be impartial and sector-specific. The scenario-based analysis may be used inside the industry, taking into account potential outcomes and alternative strategies for achieving the specified goal. The risk analysis includes the following two process: Identify Threats: Identification of current and potential hazards is the first stage in risk analysis. These might originate from a wide range of sources. For example, they might be: Human - Illness, death, injury, or other loss of a key individual. Operational - Disruption to supplies and operations, loss of access to essential assets, or failures in distribution. Reputational - Loss of customer or employee confidence, or damage to market reputation. Procedural- Failures of accountability, internal systems, or controls, or from fraud. Project-Going over budget, taking too long on key tasks, or experiencing issues with product or service quality. Financial - Business failure, stock market fluctuations, interest rate changes, or non-availability of funding. Technical - Advances in technology, or from technical failure. Natural - Weather, natural disasters, or disease. Political-Changes in tax, public opinion, government policy, or foreign influence. Structural - Dangerous chemicals, poor lighting, falling boxes, or any situation where staff, products, or technology can be harmed. Estimate Risk: After threats have been identified, it is necessary to determine their likelihood of materialising as well as their potential impact. Making the best assessment of the likelihood that the event will occur and multiplying it by how much it will cost to get things back on track are two methods of doing this. 'Risk Value is the product of Event Probability and Event Cost'.
Topics: Risk Management
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