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Informationen zum Autor Darren J. Prokop is Professor of Logistics in the College of Business and Public Policy at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. Dr. Prokop is an active consultant to government and business. He has published seminal research in the microfoundations of logistics, cabotage regulations, air cargo logistics, and supply chain security modeling. His other works include "The Business of Transportation", "Concepts of Transportation Economics", and "Global Supply Chain Security and Management". Klappentext Global Supply Chain Security and Management: Appraising Programs, Preventing Crimes examines the relationship between securing a supply chain and promoting more efficient worldwide trade. Historically, the primary goal of supply chain security was guarding against theft and damage. Today, supply chains are also on the frontlines in the fight against terrorism. This book showcases industry leaders and their best practices, also exploring how the government is both a policing organization and a supply chain partner. In addition, it covers the critical roles that various technologies play, focusing on how Big Data is collected and turned into knowledge. By using the tools provided, readers will gain a stronger understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by any organization that imports or exports products. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction2. The Economics of Supply Chain Security3. Threats to Supply Chains4. The Role of Government5. The Role of Information Technology6. The Business and Government Interface7. Trade Efficiency and Security: Are They a Trade-off?8. Mitigating Risk and Measuring Success9. The Future of Supply Chain Security