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Security & Supply Chain: ISIS Threatens Global Supply Chains
by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling Iraq is the seventh-largest producer and fifth-largest exporter of oil in the world and the second-largest exporter in OPEC. The country’s largest oil refinery as well as the capital of Baghdad […]
Security & Supply Chain: Supply Chain Transparency
by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling Supply chain transparency is critical in ensuring human security in regard to physical security and health. Whether it is the sourcing of materials, the transportation of food and beverages, or the […]
Security & Supply Chain: Data Analytics to Detect Supply Chain Fraud & Waste
by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling Most businesses are at risk of supply chain fraud, primarily financial fraud perpetrated by vendors and subcontractors. Furthermore, most of thee businesses lack the tools required to detect and prevent it. Deloitte […]
Target provides a cautionary tale on the importance of supply chain data
Inconsistency in their supply chain data appears to be a big reason behind Target’s recent trouble with their Canadian supply chain. Instead of a slow rollout, the retailer underwent a rapid, coast-to-coast launch of 124 stores last year. This rapid […]
Cisco CEO Seeks Obama’s Help After Allegations of Government Supply Chain Interference
Cisco Systems Chairman and CEO John Chambers, concerned over allegations that the U.S. National Security Agency intercepted and installed surveillance technology on network equipment en route to overseas customers, has asked for President Obama’s help on the issue, according to […]
Security & Supply Chain: Russia & China interests in the Western Hemisphere
by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling Nicaragua Canal As cost overruns and local labor disputes delay the expansion of the Panama Canal, Russia and China are increasing efforts to partner with Nicaragua to build the Nicaragua Canal. The Panama Canal’s […]