The Bottom Line on Security
Sunday, March 4, 2007 • 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

A new Stanford University study concluded that the long-term benefits of stronger supply-chain security exceed the up-front costs; improved security is good for the bottom line.

Supply chain security isn’t just about high value products anymore.Warehouse operators must be conversant in the areas of: security requirements, best practices and IT security. Monitoring your warehouse operation for trouble and responding before it gets out of hand is a value-add to the bottom-line. This Pre-Convention Conference will help you understand how to apply innovative security approaches to make your business more responsive, more flexible, and more competitive. Join us for this Pre-Convention Conference and secure your bottom line.

You’ll learn about*:

• Supply Chain Security – Supply Chain Security is a growing concern in these times of terrorist threats and actions. Where is your company most vulnerable and which costly safeguards do not effectively protect your assets?
• The New C-TPAT – The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) has undergone a significant restructuring in 2005. What are the major changes and how will this impact third-party warehousing? Learn about IWLA’s C-TPAT Best Practices. This language, developed by the Association, is to be recognized by Customs, so that warehouse members can demonstrate to customers their C-TPAT compliance.
• White Collar Crime – What should you never do if you suspect fraud or embezzlement?
• Organized Crime Organizations – They target warehousing companies and are causing billions of dollars a year in losses; resulting in lost customers and litigation. What methods do they use? What can you do to effectively protect your facilities and trucks?
• Enhancing Supply Chain Security - Using research results from a number of industries (chemicals, food, electronics, pharmaceuticals) This session will identify a supply chain security framework in terms of the key policies and practices of 3PLs and shippers. A spreadsheet tool that will allow (food) firms to benchmark their own supply chain security practices will be demonstrated.
• Internet Security - Learn what your company needs to know to protect your systems and information.
• Case Studies – Learn how 3PLs have been victimized by internal theft and collusion. What were the subtle, ingenious techniques used to commit these crimes? How could they have been prevented?

Please note: This Pre-Convention Conference is in addition to the Annual Convention registration.

* Subject to change without notice