Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.
Friday Reading Edition 307 (21st August 2026)
Supply chains across industries are facing systemic vulnerabilities driven by geopolitical conflict, shifting trade policy, extreme weather, and surging costs. These pressures are causing cascading challenges that can extend lead times, disrupt operations, and even delay on-time delivery of lifesaving medicine, in the case of life sciences. Despite nuances in how risks manifest across different industries, having visibility deep into the supply chain is foundational, especially since senior leaders cannot manage what they are unable to see.
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Friday Reading Edition 307 (21st August 2026)
Based on seven detailed case studies, this publication looks at Airmic’s Principles of Resilience and considers what they look like in today’s organisations, with emphasis on the governance of resilience.
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Friday Reading Edition 307 (21st August 2026)
The 2026 FM Resilience Index ranks 130 countries and territories using 18 factors to assess how macro and physical risks affect business resilience. Denmark remains the most resilient country, while mixed gains and declines reflect pressures from inflation, cybersecurity gaps, and climate risk across regions. The index spotlights key trends – water stress, fire risk, energy intensity, and climate awareness gaps.
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Friday Reading Edition 307 (21st August 2026)
Organisational leaders consistently rate cyber incidents and business interruption as their biggest risks – risks that are only intensified by ongoing supply chain challenges. To be resilient, businesses in every sector should establish multi-layered defences that prioritize both business continuity and robust cybersecurity.
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Business Interruption and Business Continuity - Managing Risk and Resilience [on-demand webinar] Text
Friday Reading Edition 307 (21st August 2026)
With speakers from FM, this presents a comprehensive overview of Business Interruption (BI) and Business Continuity (BC), focusing on how organisations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive events. Designed for risk managers and brokers, the session explores the intersection of BI claims management and continuity planning, offering practical insights into minimising financial loss and operational downtime.
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Friday Reading Edition 307 (21st August 2026)
Resilience is no longer a buzzword – it’s a business imperative. How can your organisation shift from reactive recovery to proactive resilience?
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