Dissertation Draft On Cargo theft
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MG5638 – Dissertation
Academic Year 2022-23
MSc Global Supply Chain
Student ID: 2247845
Analysing the impact of Cargo theft on supply chain security and it’s
Challenges
Abstract
Acknowledgements
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Table of contents
Abstract
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1
Background of Study
1.2
Research Questions
1.3
Research aims and objective
1.4
Research Limitations
1.5
Chapter 2: Literature Review
2.1
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1)
Background of study
The rising complexity of the products themselves, their specialisation, and their
global sourcing have all contributed to the complexity of supply networks. Nearly all participants in a vast and intricate supply chain, whether they are large multinational corporations or tiny businesses, are intertwined. Because of
their requirement to be dependable, efficient, and resilient in providing the goods and services to their final clients, businesses must now manage their supply chains differently because of globalisation. A danger of supply chain interruptions has been present for many managers along with this evolution. Responsible managers must think about supply chain security (SCS) investments to reduce and eventually eliminate the risks that could impair the supply chain due to terrorism and criminal activity. The problem with the SCS investments is that they bear high and immediate costs to the company without clear and easily justifiable returns (Juha Hintsa, January 2009)
Known as the “silent” or victimless crime, Cargo theft
ultimately costs economy
several billion dollars annually. At this point we are only able to give an estimated magnitude of the crime. Across the country, trailers loaded with hundreds of thousands of dollars in electronics, pharmaceuticals, clothing, tobacco, and other high-value goods are being stolen at an alarming rate right out from under the noses of those who make, store, and ship the goods that fuel our stream of commerce. And while the cargo theft gangs turn huge profits
for crimes that carry very little risk, their victims are left scrambling to pick up the pieces.
The forerunner in developing cargo theft prevention standards, however, was the high-tech industry, which has been tangling with theft gangs for well over a decade. Facing full-truckload losses of computers, cellular phones, televisions, gaming consoles, accessories, and more since the late 1990s, industry logistics and security professionals began sharing information. This led to the formation in October 1997 of the Technology Asset Protection Association, now the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA).
As the number of thefts continued to rise into the 21st century, however, industry professionals became keenly aware that it was no longer a question of “if” a company was going to suffer a loss, but rather “when.”
Companies that began hardening the supply chain by implementing security protocols saw a marked decrease in cargo theft. However, the cargo thieves did
what they do best: they adapted. With the vast supply chain providing virtually unlimited opportunities, the criminals simply adjusted their operations to target the weakest links—focusing on trailers left unattended in unsecured parking areas, facilities with minimal security systems, and transportation providers and intermediaries not following standard security practices. By ratcheting up defences at fixed sites such as manufacturing plants, warehouses,
and distribution centres and in transit, these early adopters essentially made themselves less vulnerable than others and, in effect, just redirected cargo thieves to seek out facilities and mobile assets lacking adequate protection.
Cargo theft presents a unique and difficult challenge to manufacturers, distributors, terminal operators, third-party logistics providers, and transportation providers. While they create programs to secure facilities and product as they pass through a truly global supply chain at the same time being
exposed to exploitation by creative and highly motivated theft gangs. (FreightWatch International) defines cargo as “partial or entire shipments, containers, or cartons of property which are contained in or on a trailer, motor truck, aircraft, vessel, rail, warehouse, freight station, freight consolidation facility, or air navigation facility.” While cargo can be stolen at any point in the supply chain, most large-scale losses in the United States involve the theft of loaded tractor–trailers. Warehouse burglaries are also a significant concern due
to the likelihood of huge losses in a single incident, but the rate of warehouse burglaries is substantially lower than that of in-transit theft. Other forms of cargo theft involve smaller but more insidious pilferage events that result in fewer dollar losses for the victim but occur at higher frequencies to make them
of interest.
(burges, 2012)
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1.2)
Research Questions
1.
Why cargo theft within transport network continues to be a significant problem despite the implementation of numerous countermeasures.
2.
Is cargo theft risk related to transport chain location.
3.
What are the most targeted types of cargo and industries affected by cargo theft, and what factors make them vulnerable to theft?
4.
How do different regions and countries vary in terms of cargo theft rates,
and what are the reasons behind these variations?
5.
What are the economic impacts of cargo theft on supply chain efficiency, transportation costs, and consumer prices?
6.
How do law enforcement and security measures currently combat cargo theft, and what are the most effective strategies for prevention and recovery?
1.3)
Research Aim and Objective
The aim of this dissertation is to analyse the impact of cargo theft on supply chain security and identify the challenges faced by the logistics industry in mitigating and addressing this threat effectively.
Research Objectives: -
To examine the economic consequences of cargo theft on the logistics industry, including losses incurred by companies, increased insurance costs, and potential impacts on consumer prices.
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To understand the impact of cargo theft on the trust and reputation of logistics providers and how it influences the decision-making process of businesses.
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To analyse the current security measures implemented by the logistics industry to prevent cargo theft and evaluate their effectiveness in safeguarding the supply chain.
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To propose recommendations and best practices for enhancing supply chain security and effectively preventing cargo theft based on the findings of the study.
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To assess the legal and jurisdictional challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting cargo theft cases, especially in cross-border and international contexts.
Chapter 2
Literature Review
References
1.Cargo Theft, Loss Prevention, and Supply Chain Security by Dan burges , (pg 3-13)
2. SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY MANAGEMENT: AN OVERVIEW, Juha hintsa, Dr. Philippe Wieser, Ximena Gutierrez, Dr. Ari-Pekka Hameri
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