Black Box Debrief

Deconstructing the world's most costly operational disasters to build more resilient organizations. An insights hub by MoreMeets.

The Three-Second Distraction That Costs Jewelers a Fortune. How the Pink Panthers Use Your Own Staff to Steal Millions.

The legendary Pink Panther gang doesn't use brute force; they use intelligence to exploit human behavior and procedural loopholes in luxury stores. This analysis reveals how their methods work and why simple, rigid checklists are their kryptonite.

September 25, 2025

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FCK: The Day KFC Ran Out of Chicken. A Masterclass in Supply Chain Risk.

In 2018, KFC UK had to close hundreds of stores because they ran out of chicken. This colossal failure wasn't a supply issue; it was a logistics breakdown. This is a perfect lesson in why a robust Supply Chain Risk Management SOP is essential.

September 22, 2025

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Your Pizza, Your Data, For Sale. The Domino's Breach and the Betrayal of 18 Crore Customers.

In 2021, the personal data of 18 crore Domino's Pizza India users was leaked on the dark web. The breach wasn't just an IT issue; it was a catastrophic failure of basic cybersecurity hygiene that eroded customer trust.

September 20, 2025

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A Fan, a Locked Door, and a Final Note. Why Are India's Brightest Students Dying in Kota?

The recurring tragedies of student suicides in coaching hubs like Kota highlight a critical gap in student housing operations: the lack of a proactive mental health and wellness protocol. This article explores how a structured SOP for wardens and staff can create a safer, more supportive environment.

September 18, 2025

5 min read
The $22M Ransom: How a Single Unprotected Login Crippled the U.S. Healthcare System.

The 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, which crippled the US healthcare system, originated from a single compromised vendor portal without MFA. This is a masterclass in why a rigorous Vendor Security Assessment SOP is no longer optional.

September 15, 2025

4 min read
Mid-Air Blowout: How a Missing Bolt on a Boeing 737 Became a Masterclass in Quality Control.

In January 2024, a door plug on a Boeing 737 MAX blew out mid-air because four critical bolts were never installed. This incident is a powerful lesson in how simple, verifiable checklists are essential for preventing catastrophic quality control failures.

September 12, 2025

5 min read
97 Dead. No Accident. The Hillsborough Disaster and the Deadly Cost of Failed Crowd Management.

The 1989 Hillsborough disaster, where 97 Liverpool fans were killed in a human crush, remains one of the darkest days in sports history. This analysis explores the catastrophic failures in crowd management and how modern, checklist-driven SOPs are designed to prevent such a tragedy.

September 10, 2025

5 min read
A Forgotten Child: The Unthinkable School Bus Tragedy a Simple Checklist Can Prevent.

Around the world, a horrifying and recurring tragedy occurs: a young child is accidentally left on a school bus, sometimes with fatal consequences. This post breaks down why this 'never event' happens and how a simple, mandatory post-trip inspection checklist can eliminate the risk.

September 8, 2025

5 min read
Geopolitics vs. Your P&L: How the Red Sea Crisis Proves You Need a Supply Chain SOP.

Starting in late 2023, attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea have thrown global supply chains into chaos, causing massive delays and cost overruns. This ongoing crisis is a powerful lesson in why businesses need a proactive Supply Chain Risk Management SOP.

September 5, 2025

4 min read
59 Dead, Exits Blocked: The Uphaar Cinema Fire and the Criminal Cost of Ignoring a Safety Checklist.

In 1997, 59 people died in a fire at Uphaar Cinema in Delhi, not from the flames, but from suffocation after finding the emergency exits blocked. This tragedy is a powerful case study in why a rigorous, daily fire safety checklist is a non-negotiable for any public venue.

September 1, 2025

4 min read

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