Serious threats to supply chain security

The threats to supply chain security have to be taken seriously: theft, disruption, industrial espionage, product manipulation or counterfeiting, fraud and even terrorism. Since the assets at risk are yours or your customers, it makes sound business sense to reduce the level of risk – especially as the complex nature of today’s transport chains means all stakeholders are heavily interdependent. If one link in the chain breaks down, everybody suffers. A certified risk management system based on a uniform security standard is an important step towards tackling supply chain threats, thereby enhancing your reputation as a reliable player in the transport business.

How you benefit from ISO 28000:

• Risk management process ensures only cost-efficient security measures of relevance to your risks are implemented
• Continual assessment process identifies ineffective or dysfunctional security processes
• Improved control over inventory and processes reduces damage, stoppages and outages
• Systematic management tool for effective control of security processes and resource allocation
• Cost-benefit analysis forms part of the risk assessment
• Effective management tool to implement measures of other security initiatives such as TAPA, C-TPAT, AEO, ISPS, etc.
• Increased organisational resilience against disruptions (e.g. theft, smuggling, incidents, stoppages, delays, product tampering etc.)
• Certified ISO 28000 management system can reduce a company’s liability for security incidents
• ISO 28000 certification improves your image as a professional supply chain stakeholder
• Good preparation for recognition as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) by European customs authorities and for forthcoming EU legislatio