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Understanding the impact of risks and related countermeasures in a supply chain is a challenging task. Especially, security risks, i.e. intentional and unauthorized acts against a supply chain, are considered emerging and important risks calling for heightened attention from managers as well as governmental actors. This paper aims to apply Agent Based Modelling to facilitate the quantification of the impacts of security risks and related countermeasures. Hence, the methodology is explained and a numerical case, based on postal operations in the region of Aragon, Spain, is provided. Results show that the methodology may provide very interesting insights in terms of reduction of security threats, potential to jam postal systems and ultimately experienced delays by customers. ; QC 20190425

Purpose of this paperA new topic that during the last years has come to the attention of researchers is supplychain security. Stakeholders are progressively realizing the importance to join the authorityregulations issued by governments (e.g. AEO) to reduce transport delays at Customs orother business certifications (e.g. TAPA) to reduce theft or counterfeiting. However thedifferences and impacts of security certifications are not always well understood. Thispaper has the main purpose to explore similarities and diversities of security certificationsand to identify their effects on supply chain efficiency and security.Design/methodology/approachThis research is based on a system-theoretical approach to describe security certifications,make a comparative analysis and deduct their impact on transport operations. The researchdesign is primarily based on a literature search.FindingsThe findings put in evidence that authority and business security certifications can becomplementary. Moreover transport operators and legislative bodies are recommended toinitiate collaboration experiences.Research limitations/implications (if applicable)The comparative analysis will only focus on three main European certifications: theAuthorized Economic Operator (AEO), the Freight Security Requirements and theTrucking Security Requirements issued by the Transported Assets Protection Associationin Europe (TAPA EMEA).Practical implications (if applicable)The analysis proposed in this paper may support logistics and supply chain managers in theanalysis and comparison of authority and business certifications for decision-making.What is original/value of paperPrevious research focuses only on the impact of authority security certification programson transport operations. None of the known literature makes a comparative analysis withexisting business certifications to enlighten the different impact on security and efficiency. ; Sponsorship : VINNOVA

Abstract Ports are complex, multiple-stakeholder environments representing the entrance point of intercontinental sea shipments into a country. Because ports are areaswhere large amounts of goods converge, they play a strategic role in a country's securityand economic sustenance. Consequently different stakeholders interact to ensure thatcargo handling operations are optimized and cost-effective, e.g. international shipping,logistics companies, trading communities, and regulatory bodies. In this context securitythreats assume a special relevance, since ports could be exploited by criminal organizations to smuggle illicit goods into a country or by terrorists planning an attack. Toeliminate or mitigate these risks human resources need to be correctly trained andeducated. In addition, the competent authorities need to ensure that the same level andquality of training is delivered to all port facilities providing access to a country or acontinent. Unfortunately, experts believe that in the EU there is a lack of harmonizationof courses and quality assurance systems. Hence, the aim of this study is to reviewexisting regulatory frameworks and assess whether guidance is provided to harmonizesecurity training and education in port facilities. Thereafter, based on the experiencedeveloped within other sectors, where harmonization of training and education coursesin the EU has been successfully achieved, we make recommendations for improvementof the existing frameworks. The article concludes by summarizing the findings andindicating implications for managers and researchers. ; Sponsorship : EU Leonardo Da Vinci

Governments have put in place instruments to control the transit of goods and ensure that national regulatory frameworks are followed by transport companies, in particular to ensure revenue collection and reduce security risks, e.g., violation of import/export restrictions, money laundering, evasion of local taxes or duties, etc. Nevertheless, many of these instruments are known to bring additional burdens to companies. In this chapter, these burdens are analyzed under the form of financial and operational risks. The results, based on a case study of intermodal transport (road and sea) performed across five countries in the BSEC region (Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan), show which cross-border financial instruments could be more convenient for companies. In addition, the study highlights the presence of hidden risks that should be considered when choosing among available options. ; QC 20190304

The same Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) that have contributed tremendously to the productivity of supply chain companies and gov ernments alike, as well as to the global competitiveness of the European Union, ex pose modern societies to a range of cyber threats. ICT systems are fundamental to ensure that undisrupted flows of merchandise and critical supplies, such as oil, minerals, rare earths, pharmaceuticals and food are moved in and out of the EU ter ritory. Past events have revealed the vulnerability of global supply chains to crime and terrorism. However, previous research does not highlight how these threats may be affected with the support of cyber attacks. Hence, by means of a literature review and experts' validation, this study develops a set of three scenarios that outline how cybercrime could jeopardize security of supply chains and, consequently, the well-being of European citizens. Fi nally, implications for managers and EU agencies are discussed. ; QC 20190402