John Brockwell, practice leader in trade management consulting with J.P. Morgan, talks about how companies are shifting from a mindset based purely on cost, to one that the accounts for the variability of global supply chains.
An effective program requires more than such "cosmetic" trappings such as uniformed guards and closed-circuit TVs, says Barry Brandman, president of Danbee Investigations. He offers a number of tips on how companies can detect collusion and crime occurring within their facilities.
Cost is still a major concern, but companies are beginning to look at other factors as well, in deciding where to buy raw materials and manufacture their products.