When a national holiday rolls around, one thing is certain: businesses close. In the cargo world, this means commodities, equipment, tools and other valuables are left alone and…
Continue ReadingCargo, Supply Chain Theft a Game of Strategy and Deception
Strategic and deceptive are two important ways to describe cargo/supply chain theft. Criminals strategize on tactics that they believe will be most successful and determine perfect…
Continue ReadingCargo Handlers Arrested for Stealing Gold Bars
Two cargo handlers were arrested at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for stealing four gold bars worth around $224,000. The men worked for a cargo handling firm that…
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Download Your Copy of The State of Crime and Its Effects on Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, and Transportation Now. If you’re in the transportation industry, chances are…
Continue ReadingThe Rise of Technology in the Transportation Industry
Download Your Copy of The State of Crime and Its Effects on Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, and Transportation Now. There’s no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the…
Continue ReadingKeeping Your Warehouse Safe in an Emergency
Disasters are typically unexpected. Earthquakes, floods, fires, tornadoes, hurricanes and even a global pandemic can be devasting to a warehouse. Loss of inventory, damage to…
Continue ReadingHow Has COVID-19 Impacted Supply Chain Theft?
In the first quarter of 2019, there was relatively little change in the number of supply chain thefts compared to 2018. There were 132 in 2018 and 131 in 2019. Fast forward to…
Continue ReadingHow to Stop Supply Chain Crimes from Hurting Your Business
If there’s one thing some companies are learning the hard way, it’s that it’s possible to disrupt the supply chain in an instant. COVID-19 had people racing to…
Continue ReadingWhy Manufacturing Companies Need to Be Concerned About Security and What to Do About It
Cyber breaches have gotten a lot of attention as companies that are victims of large-scale hacks make the news. These incidents push companies to invest more in cybersecurity….
Continue ReadingDistribution Center Car Break-In
The suspect approached a parked car in the lot, then seemed to struggle getting the door open.
Continue ReadingWhat Can I Do About Cargo Theft on the Rise?
The cost of cargo theft is massive. Its ripple effects go beyond the cost of the stolen goods. To give you an idea of how bad it is, SupplyChainBrain references a study on stolen…
Continue ReadingDistribution Center Thieves Arrested
Because distribution centers can contain millions of dollars’ worth of merchandise, they can be at high risk for theft. Late one night, our trained Stealth security operators…
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