Tag: supply chain security

Who could have imagined, 30 years ago, that computers would become the support system of virtually everything we do? A good example of this can be found in the realm of supply-chain security.

The International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO) is pleased to announce its 5th annual conference is open for registration at ISCPO.org. The conference will...

The daily life of an LP professional continues to become more and more complicated managing complex supply chains, global markets, risks, increased e-commerce, big...

A retailer that doesn’t get a loss problem under control has a real problem. It bites into profit margins and pushes them closer to the brink. But a proactive asset protection strategy changes all of that.

The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) recently announced its newest Diploma-level partners, Alto Assurance and ClickIt.

Retailers are feeling more confident these days—but danger still lurks. One significant area of concern is contractor / supply-chain security issues. US retailers think partners present a greater insider threat than ordinary retail employees, according to the survey.

Cargo theft often is thought of as a silent and victimless crime, despite the fact that it accounts for losses of billions of dollars annually in the United States.

Retailers often ask, “Why should I care so much about preventing thefts when I don’t own the merchandise until you deliver it?” The answer is because you, the retailer, stand to lose the most.

The ongoing presence of sophisticated criminal elements means that loss prevention's role in developing and managing security strategies along the supply chain will only continue to grow.

“So, what do you do?” This is common question that for some loss prevention professionals presents a perplexing set of thoughts. “How do I adequately satisfy the inquirer’s request, without overcomplicating the dialogue?”