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Supply chain security refers to efforts to enhance the security of the . It combines traditional practices of Supply Chain Management with the security requirements of the system, which are driven by threats such as terrorism, piracy, and theft. Typical supply chain security activities include:

  • Credentialing of participants in the supply chain.

  • Screening and validating of the contents of cargo being shipped.

  • Advance notification of the contents to the destination country.

  • Ensuring the security of cargo while in-transit via the use of locks and tamper-proof seals.

  • Inspecting cargo on entry.



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There are a number of supply chain security initiatives in the United States and around the world today. These include:


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