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Securing Global Transportation Networks | 
 enlarge | Authors: Luke Ritter, J. Michael Barrett, Rosalyn Wilson
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 327337
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 312
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 0071477519
Dewey Decimal Number: 363.1207
EAN: 9780071477512
ASIN: 0071477519
Publication Date: October 2, 2006
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Product Description
Viable, value-creating solutions for securing global transportation networks Securing Global Transportation Networks demonstrates how improved security processes can create value across all the business functions throughout an entire value chain. Readers will learn a whole new security management philosophy, as explained through domestic and international examples and case studies ranging from major retailers such as Home Depot to shipping giants such as Maersk and FedEx. This book also looks ahead to future developments and "best practices" for the future. If you're charged with making or evaluating transportation security decisions, you'll find the tools you need to succeed -- and prosper -- with the Total Security Management approach. - Explains globalization's impact on transportation networks
- Creates a framework for realizing a return on security investments by integrating it as a core business process
- Details how transportation firms, investors, and insurance companies can measure and reward smart security practices that protect a firm's fixed assets, assets in transit, brand equity and goodwill, and human capital
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An in-depth look at one of the country's greatest security concerns. May 24, 2008
Everything we use everyday comes from somewhere. Getting that product from point A to point B in a timely, cost-effective way is important to everyone in the transportation industry. But the attacks against America both domestically and abroad have shown that we are as vulnerable as ever, and one way to secure our business interests is to secure our transportation networks.
That is the subject of this excellent book, written by three veterans of the industry and featuring a foreward by Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of Homeland Security. Using their years of experience, the authors develop in the book the concept of Total Security Management, and use compelling case studies to illustrate their point that a secure business is a successful business. The book breaks down the global transportation process, shows where value is added along the way, and how to maximize that value while minimizing risk, not only from terrorism but from other less malicious but equally damaging impacts. The book further demonstrates the financial benefits of investing in security, and also how to protect physical corporate assets, whether they be fixed or goods in transit. A "Book of the Month" of the American Society for Industrial Security in December 2006, this book is a must for anyone working in or around global transportation industries.
An ingenious foundation March 18, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
America's transportation networks are vulnerable. The nation's "wake up," on September 11th is now amplified by government and media clarion calls to protect our ports. Securing Global Transportation Networks answers with an ingenious foundation using Demming's Total Quality Management as its blueprint. Anyone in the public, private, or academic sectors who is serious about transportation will mark themselves ahead of the curve with a first edition of SGTN on their bookshelf.
An important work March 1, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The authors make a very compelling case that organizations should adopt security as a core business concern.
The book empowers its readers by showing how organizations can avoid disruptive events through planning to protect people, facilities, supply chains, and business reputation. It also outlines how to plan for recovery from those inevitable catastrophes. The book includes many real world examples.
Another benefit of the book is that those in the technology sector can gain insights into how to be part of the security solution.
This book is both well written and comprehensive. The authors have described the multiple facets so clearly that you do not need an MBA to read it.
Excellent strategy and resource! November 17, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Total Security Management is a wake up call for global executives. Today's companies are no longer in control of their own fate unless they become proactive. Securing Global Transportation Networks provides an innovative approach to supply chain security and the relationship to value creation. I strongly recommend this book to anyone with responsibility for protecting any part of the supply chain or operating in the business of trade.
Great read! November 2, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am impressed with the authors' argument that the private sector can create value while adopting security measures throughout their transportation network. Usually, businesses view security as a cost, rather than an asset. This book, however, argues that implementing security measures can be a market differentiator and create a competitive advantage for a firm that faces an unexpected disruptive event. I would recommend this book to you if you enjoy reading about the impact of globalization on the US economy. Great read for MBA students!
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