President Erik Hoffer has just released his second book chapter for Greenwood Publications on supply chain criminal activity
CGM/RIGSECURE proudly announces that its President Erik Hoffer has just released his second book chapter for Greenwood Publications on supply chain criminal activity.Information can be viewed at: http://www.greenwood.com/catalog/C36420.aspx
Series Title: Praeger Security International
Description: With more and more enterprises managing supply operations that reach farther and farther from headquarters, Supply Chain Security: International Practices and Innovations in Moving Goods Safely and Efficiently could not be more timely or well-targeted. This comprehensive two-volume set is the first look at the present and future of supply chain management, and the full range of threats to supply chain security. Mr. Hoffer’s Chapter is entitled the Mechanics of Supply Chain Theft and covers how goods are stolen, re-sold, moved and fenced. It offers extensive coverage on the flow of illegal commerce through the commercial supply chain and examines the participants, remedies and effects this form of theft has on our nations commerce.
Each volume of Supply Chain Security focuses on a specific area: the first explores the historic context and current operational environment in which supply chain security must function. Volume Two is a look at emerging issues that includes proven, innovative steps companies and governments can take to counter the inherent risks of moving goods and people more safely and efficiently. Reflecting its subject, this resource is truly global in perspective, with contributions from 18 countries and over two-thirds of its contributors from outside the United States. No company that does business internationally should be without this essential resource.
Title Features:
Comprises 24 chapters combining original, cutting-edge research and insight
Includes the work of 35 expert contributors, representing 18 countries
Presents 40 photos and illustrations depicting supply chain threats and security measures
Offers a comprehensive index
About one of the Authors:
Erik Hoffer has over 40 years of hands on experience in cargo theft. He has created over 20 original technologies to remedy commercial theft and continues to develop mechanical systems as barriers to in-transit losses. Many of his products can be seen at www.rigsecure.com. Mr. Hoffer holds a degree in industrial psychology from Northeastern University and an associates degree in transportation and traffic management. Mr. Hoffer has recently hosted a TSA conference on Air Cargo Security and has written many articles on cargo theft for major national and international publications. As the former chairman of Education at the International Cargo Security Counsel, Mr. Hoffer has hosted and written over 40 major events in the area of in-transit and supply chain theft losses and crafted the USMMA advanced course on cargo security.