Navigating Business Challenges in the Philippines
Emerging markets like the Philippines present unique opportunities for investors, driven by market conditions distinct from industrialized nations. Despite its stable political and legal frameworks, the local business landscape is shaped by cultural nuances, such as the re-emergence of politicians with histories of corruption, who often regain influential roles and public respect.
In such an environment, thorough due diligence is critical for multinational corporations, particularly those subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar regulations. These laws impose severe penalties for engaging with corrupt partners, placing the onus on businesses to verify their associates' integrity proactively. Failing to do so is not a defensible excuse, making partner scrutiny essential to project success.
Our Capabilities
Background Checks
Credit Checks
Lifestyle Checks
Criminal Record Checks
Seizable Asset Checks & Traces
Company Ownership Search
CASE IN POINT
COMPLEX INVESTIGATION INTO SUPPLY CHAIN THEFT FOR A GLOBAL FOOD MANUFACTURER
Food theft has evolved into a significant criminal enterprise, aided by the proliferation of online marketplaces like Facebook, where stolen goods can be easily sold. Food items nearing their expiration date are especially vulnerable, often targeted because of their limited shelf life. This trend poses a serious danger to consumers, as these products are frequently sold with counterfeit packaging that looks entirely legitimate, increasing the risk of unsafe food entering the market undetected.
We assisted a global processed foods manufacturer in plugging key gaps in their Philippines supply chain process, addressing numerous vulnerabilities in their Distribution Center security, third-party logistics, and improving their process documentation standards.
