Learning How Much We Don’t Know Is the First Step to Appreciating Supply-Chain Risk Management This article was written by ISCPO Board Member Maurizio P. Scrofani, CCSP, LPC, and was originally published at LPM. Also read at LPM: Into the Rabbit Hole of Supply-Chain Risk The supply-chain web is spun so intricately that it’s impossible to … Read more
Article originally published at DCVelocity: http://www.dcvelocity.com/articles/20180720-the-changing-face-of-cargo-theft–interview-with-scott-cornell/ THOUGHT LEADERS | THE DC VELOCITY Q & A The changing face of cargo theft: interview with Scott Cornell Cargo theft and protection is a cat-and-mouse game over some valuable cheese, according to Scott Cornell of Travelers Insurance. By Mark B. Solomon When it comes to cargo theft, there is … Read more
Ask your carrier these three questions… Businesses moving goods through their supply chain have two choices, transport it themselves or outsource it. Transportation is typically one of the largest expenditures within a Supply Chain operation. Most businesses choose to contract out at least a portion of their delivery volume, allowing them to realize immediate savings … Read more
Retailers need better planning and an improved infrastructure to support the changing habits of the retail customer. As we all are well aware, the holiday shopping season seems to be starting earlier with each passing year. It was October 21st when I saw the first commercial advertising for the 2017 holiday season. To my surprise, … Read more
Staying current is a must in Loss Prevention. Whether you work in retail, logistics, or transportation you’ll get the latest stats, strategies, and best practices after reading these free white papers. Logistics Management: An Evaluation of Warehouse Operations & Trends This 42-page report features all the data gleaned from its readers in this year’s Warehouse … Read more
Register for BSI’s Quarterly Intelligence Review Join us for BSI’s Q3 Quarterly Intelligence Review Webinar! During this review our SCREEN Intelligence Analyst will provide information on the following topics: Emerging trends and important news related to supply chain security, corporate social responsibility, business continuity and food safety and fraud Recent threat level changes Updates and … Read more
We asked ISCPO 2017 speakers and attendees to share the most pressing shifts and trends that are affecting supply chain security today. The future truly is NOW when it comes to protecting, securing, and managing goods as they flow through the supply chain. Aligning a supply chain security framework with customers’ buying behavior “The continued growth … Read more
CAITLIN KELLY JUNE 12, 2017 https://www.trucks.com/2017/06/12/truckers-guns-taboo-topic/ The Mustardseed Truck Stop on Highway 167 in Sumner, Wash., wins little love: “filthy,” “disgusting,” “overpriced” are but a few of the many scathing reviews offered by truckers reluctantly paying $13 for a 12-hour break on its premises. It’s also a former crime scene, where, on March 8, 2016, … Read more
This guest article was written by ISCPO Board Member and past Chairman, Glenn Master. I was having a light-hearted discussion a couple of weekends ago with my attorney, who just happens to be a 20-year friend of mine. We were discussing news media hype about self-driving cars, artificial intelligence, and packages being delivered by drones. … Read more
This guest article was written by ISCPO Board Member, Scott Cornell, 2VP Transportation Lead, Crime & Theft Specialist at Travelers. Check out Travelers’ Supply Chain Management hub for comprehensive transportation resources. No matter how effective your loss prevention team and systems are to protect your cargo and transportation networks, you’ll ultimately get the call, at some … Read more