JOHN TABOR is director of corporate security for National Retail Systems, Inc., the parent company of four operating entities that consolidate and deliver freight for many of the country’s leading retailers. He is responsible for all levels of the company’s loss prevention program from employee training and compliance to physical security and criminal investigations. Previously, Tabor held various LP positions in the retail sector. He currently serves on the boards of directors for the International Cargo Security Council and The Loss Prevention Foundation. He is also a member of the Retail Industry Leaders Association’s supply-chain security committee. He can be reached at John.Tabor (at) nrsonline.com. The company website is www.nationalretailsystems.com.
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