United growers Ltd. (UGG), Canadian distributor of grain, the audit of its impact on a number of key risks, particularly the effects of weather on grain volumes and operating income. Understanding these risks is crucial, because the company was in the midst of major modernization and diversification program. But though UGG has already traditional risks through various management processes, it is still faced with the problem of how to cope with a greater risk.; Weather "Hide
by Peter Tufano, Stuart C. Gilson, Joshua Musher Source: Harvard Business School 16 pages. Publication Date: February 27, 2001. Prod. #: 201015-PDF-ENG
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