Supply Chain

Due to new sweeping tariffs, US import cargo at major ports is expected to drop sharply starting next month, with imports predicted to fall by at least 20 percent in the second half of 2025.

As the supply chain continues to grow more complex, the challenges associated with keeping the supply chain secure become more sophisticated as well.

Dive into real-world scenarios involving strategic thefts, fictitious pickups, and the tactics of rapidly emerging transnational criminal organizations.

Tune in as experts from ISCPO and the Supply Chain Coalition, including leaders from McLane, UPS, and Travelers, discuss efforts to combat retail’s latest strategic theft trend: fictitious pick-ups.

On this last day of 2024, take some time to reflect with the top ten stories on our site from the year.

Rafael López Zepeda is a highly experienced security professional with over 15 years of international experience in various sectors, including oil and gas, mining, and real estate.

A new form of theft has developed over the last several years, bringing the transportation world to its knees and taking its toll on retailers: strategic cargo theft. Read more in this article from cargo transportation expert John Tabor.

This year’s gathering brought together industry leaders, security experts, and solution providers to confront the ever-evolving challenges facing global supply chain security.

So, you have decided to make a move from the retail side of loss prevention to the supply chain. What does that look like? What skills, attributes, and talents will you need to get hired? What will you need to progress and get promoted on the supply chain side?

Whether managing day-to-day retail operations or responding to disasters and large-scale events, retailers must be prepared for the unexpected.