Supply Chain Security: A Key Career Skill

In previous articles we have discussed the fact that supply chain security was sometimes part of the corporate security function but at times was a separate activity setting under operations or production. Whatever the organization structure, having a deep understanding of supply chain security risks is highly beneficial for your career today more than ever.

Organizational supply chain risks are influenced by a mix of geopolitical tensions, evolving technology, and broader economic shifts. It is directly tied to their risk resiliency programs that we are seeing more and more corporate security departments either lead or at least be an active participant in.

Recent news events have highlighted the consequences of not having examined, validated, executed, and assured supply chain security. Today’s failures by your suppliers and theirs will impact your ability to support your customers. The perpetrators may be criminal organizations, employees, or contractors and state sponsored operations.

Below is a list that security functions should be conversant in and able to evaluate as a part of a risk probability, impact, and program implementation discussions with leadership…

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