Security

Address Supply Chain Risk with Strong Risk Councils

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 · Heather Wheatley, Senior Director Analyst, Gartner Supply Chain Risk councils bring together supply chain risk owners and other subject matter experts to analyze current risks, plan for emerging ones and evaluate control effectiveness.

Using AI to Detect Supply Chain Fraud

Monday, November 20, 2023 · Norman Katz Detecting and reducing supply chain fraud can be done using artificial intelligence and the existing supply chain systems and the familiar transactions that they produce.

The data-driven supply chain raises new governance and security issues

Friday, September 1, 2023 · Shawn Muma, David Kappos and Carys Webb With every business now a data business, good data stewardship is a must.

Remembering Rana Plaza

Thursday, May 4, 2023 · Rosemary Coates We cannot know all of the regulations and building codes in foreign locations, but we can use common sense and ask common sense questions about our supply chain partners. The collapse of Rana Plaza in 2013 shows us why.

Supply Chain Security Starts at Home

Monday, July 8, 2019 · Christopher Manganaro The key to an effective cyber security strategy may be an unlikely resource: Your talent management strategy.

NextGen Supply Chain: Drones, storage lockers, autonomous vehicles and national security

Tuesday, May 14, 2019 · Bob Lieb New technologies may be creating unintended risk. Supply chain managers need to get involved to shape policy.

DHL launches Supply Chain Security Consultancy

Thursday, June 29, 2017 · Patrick Burnson DHL Global Forwarding Americas offers a formal global supply chain security consultancy

Guarding Against Cyber Threats

Thursday, January 12, 2017 · Paolo Borghesi, Jon Rigby, David White and Jim Hart In a world awash in cyber threats, partners and suppliers can be the vulnerable points that cyber criminals exploit to gain access to systems. Those challenges will get worse before they get better as supply networks become ever more complex. As a matter of urgency, business…

Legal Disruption in EU May Cause Headaches for U.S. Supply Chain Managers

Thursday, June 30, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Last week's Brexit vote has created political upheaval and a confused and uncertain global marketplace, contend leading law and supply chain analysts.

The container That Grew Legs: Five Ways to Safeguard Your Cargo

Thursday, May 26, 2016 · Michael Meeks As cargo thieves become more organized (and audacious), it's crucial that shippers, carriers and logistics providers layer technology and safety protocols across the shipping process – from load planning through pick-up and delivery – to safeguard against theft.

Supply Chain Managers Put on High Alert Against “Ransomware”

Friday, April 29, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Cybersecurity threats to the US shipping industry continue to haunt supply chain managers this year, say analysts.

Ocean Cargo Supply Chains Were More Secure in 2015, Says Study

Tuesday, March 22, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Shipping losses continue their long-term downward trend with 85 total losses reported worldwide in 2015, according to the Allianz Global Corporated & Specialty (AGCS) fourth annual Safety and Shipping Review 2016

Air Cargo Ships May Soon Alter Global Supply Chains

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 · Patrick Burnson In an exclusive interview with SCMR, Worldwide Aeros Corp. CEO explains evolution of blimps and the new role they will play in supply chain management

Does China Have a “Stranglehold” on Pacific Rim Shipping?

Tuesday, February 2, 2016 · Patrick Burnson This is a time we should be countering the threat of Chinese sea power by ensuring that we have a merchant marine capable of supporting our economic independence, as well as our military forces overseas.

Risk in The Cloud

Monday, October 26, 2015 · Patrick Burnson A recent report concludes that technology exists today to secure digital access and identity issues and help companies monetize their data assets responsibly.