Global Supply Chain Networks & Security
A well planned global logistics strategy, together with an efficient and reliable supply chain, is a critical component of any successful international plan. The information presented in this course builds on the Export Documentation, Shipping & Insurance class while introducing the more advanced topics of supply chain security and international logistics. This session deals with topics such as:
- Global transportation - the basics, what's involved and where is it going;
- Logistics networks - the players, who they are, what they do, and how they interact;
- Custody and purchase terms - responsibility for the products, impacts, liability and security;
- Security challenges - for both importing and exporting;
- Security initiatives - current initiatives from both a public and private sector perspective; and
- Going forward and best practices;
About Our Instructor
Instructor Mark Storen is the Founder and President of Tectus. Mark's career has moved between the disciplines of supply chain management and security for the last eighteen years. Prior to founding Tectus, Mark worked at Nike for 11 years directing global logistics, managing information security and setting up European operations. He also worked for the United Nations in Asia managing physical security in refugee camps.
