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Cargo Theft, Loss Prevention, and Supply Chain Security

Name: Cargo Theft, Loss Prevention, and Supply Chain Security
Author: Dan Burges
ISBN: 9780123914682

by Dan Burges

June 2012

Beginner

392 pages

10h 10m

English

Butterworth-Heinemann

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Cover Image
Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Foreword
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part 1. Understanding the Problem

1. Cargo Theft 101
Evolution of Cargo TheftTargetingDownstream CostsCargo Theft PreventionLack of In-Transit SecurityCargo Theft and Customs–Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (Theft Prevention vs Supply Chain Security)Key Points
2. Cargo Theft Defined
What Is Cargo Theft?Theft of a TrailerWarehouse BurglariesOther Forms and Modes of Cargo TheftKey Points
3. Risk vs. Reward
Why Cargo?Bank Robbery vs. Cargo Theft (Electronics)Cargo Theft vs. Bank RobberyIdentity Theft vs. Cargo TheftCargo Theft SentencingU.S. Sentencing Guidelines for Cargo TheftCrime of OpportunityKey Points
4. Organized Criminal Groups
Cargo Theft: 2006–2011The BrokerKey Points
5. The Black Market
E-fencingExportSecondary Wholesale MarketAnchoringRecessionary ImpactKey Points
6. International Cargo Theft
EuropeMexicoCentral and South AmericaAfricaAsiaConclusionKey Points
7. Product Targeting
Product DemandActive Targeting vs. Pot LuckComponents of Active TargetingKey Points
8. High Tech
Background2006 through 2010Most Targeted ItemsKey Points
9. Pharmaceuticals
History2006 through 2010Consumer Care ProductsComplex Supply ChainBeyond Full TruckloadReputationKey Points
10. The True Impact of Cargo Theft
Product ReplacementEmployee Time and ExpenseMarket ShareCustomer Retention and RetrievalLoss of SalesAdditional Costs for Other SectorsPharmaceutical SectorInsuranceSummaryKey Points
Part 2. Developing a Solution
11. Determining Risk
The Complexity of Assessing RiskProduct Type and ValueLocation of FacilityRoutingFrequency of ShipmentsMode of TransportationIn-Transit Policies and ProceduresDemographicsOther FactorsSecurity Assessments and Site SurveysKey Points
12. Roles and Responsibilities
Corporate Security and LogisticsPolicies and ProceduresCollaborationInsurance CompaniesThird-Party Security ProvidersLaw EnforcementKey Points
13. Physical Security
Levels of SecurityAdministrative InformationSite Security ManagementContact PersonsRisk AssessmentsCargo Crime IntelligenceApplicant and Employee ScreeningPerimeter SecurityPhysical SecurityAccess ControlKey ControlClosed Circuit TelevisionLightingAlarms (Intrusion Detection Systems)High-Value CageSecurity OfficersTrash Collection and DisposalShipping and ReceivingTrailer Storage/Yard SecurityMaintenance and ServicesKey Points
14. In-Transit Security
Driver ControlsTransportation Provider SelectionBackground InvestigationsSecurity Awareness TrainingPreloaded and Staged TrailersRoutingTrip DurationSecurity SealsStopping ProceduresOvernight Stops/Drop TrailerTransportation Provider ComplianceSupply Chain Security Company SelectionPhysical EscortsElectronic Escorts and MonitoringIn-Transit Security HardwareSecurity Hardware Uses and LimitationsKey Points
15. Active Monitoring
Origin and DestinationRoutingAdministrative ProcessesGeofences and GeoroutesBeyond Location TrackingImmediate Notification of Route Deviation or TheftRecovery ProcessImpact on Driver BehaviorKey Points
16. Air Cargo Security
Cargo Theft and the Air IndustryGovernment Regulation and Air CargoSecurity Considerations and the Air IndustryKey Points
17. Rail and Pipeline Security
Cargo Theft and the Rail SystemProduct TargetingHot SpotsSecurity Considerations and the Rail IndustryPipeline SecurityTheft and the Pipeline SystemKey Points
18. Cargo Theft Task Forces and Organizations
Miami-Dade Tactical Operations Multi-Agency Cargo Anti-Theft SquadCalifornia Cargo Theft Task ForcesNew Jersey State PoliceMemphis TAMCATsMidwest Cargo Theft UnitGeorgia Bureau of InvestigationsTechnology Asset Protection AssociationNation Cargo Theft Task ForcePharmaceutical Cargo Security CoalitionCargoNetSupply Chain–Information Sharing and Analysis CenterTransportation Security CouncilsKey Points
19. Beyond Security
Operational EfficienciesKey Points
Resources
Glossary
FreightWatch International 2011 U.S. Cargo Theft Report
IntroductionSummaryMajor TrendsBy StateBy ValueBy DateBy Product TypeBy Theft Type and Location
FreightWatch International Global Threat Assessment
Global Cargo Theft RiskAbout FreightWatchNorth AmericaEuropeAfricaAsia
Index

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2 Cargo Theft Defined

INFORMATION IN THIS CHAPTER:

• Cargo theft defined

• Discussion of full truckload thefts—the preferred targets of cargo criminals

• Analysis of how, when, and where thefts occur

• Discussion of facility burglaries and other forms of cargo theft

Distrust and caution are the parents of security.

Benjamin Franklin

What Is Cargo Theft?

Cargo theft presents a unique and difficult challenge to manufacturers, distributors, terminal operators, third-party logistics providers, and transportation providers. While they create programs to secure facilities and product as they pass through a truly global supply chain at the same time being exposed to exploitation by creative and highly motivated theft gangs. FreightWatch International ...

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Cargo Theft Defined

What Is Cargo Theft?

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