For Business Process & Applications Professionals (Length: 4 pages)

October 18, 2004

Are Our Supply Chains Less Vulnerable Now?

Federal Government Must Do More For Security

by Noha Tohamy

with Michael Rasmussen, Jessica Harrington


Executive Summary (This is a document excerpt)

Since 9/11, the US government has implemented few security initiatives in collaboration with the private sector. Much talked about programs like the Container Security Initiative (CSI) and The 24-Hour Advance Manifest Rule still get mixed reviews of their practicality and effectiveness. What can the next administration do to improve security? Define a hybrid of mandatory and voluntary guidelines for the private sector, fund new technology to make full inspection feasible, and offer tangible rewards to compliant companies.

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Technology: Infrastructure Security, Packaged Applications, Security & Risk, Security Operations, Supply Chain Management
Industry: Government, Transportation & Logistics
Geography: North America

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