Articles by Barry Brandman

The pitch is that the right technology can prevent—or at least expose—internal theft in your warehouse or DC. Don't believe it.

There is a direct correlation between rising workplace criminal activity and the economic crisis.

In tough economic times, companies are sometimes reluctant to spend money on security audits and assessments. But that's a risky approach in the long run.

Undercover investigations can be an effective way to get at the source of problems in logistics operations, but certain mistakes must be avoided.

Obtaining—and keeping—C-TPAT certification got harder last March, when the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection introduced new and stiffer standards, which apply to new applicants and current C-TPAT members alike.

Some critics say C-TPAT is too lax. Others complain that its requirements are so vague as to be nearly useless. Yet others revile its standards as too stringent and unnecessary. Who's to be believed?

Companies can't afford to overlook employee misconduct, which can easily add up to losses and legal fees in the six-figure range. But how do you encourage whistleblowers to come forward?

Most DCs believe they've taken adequate steps to prevent loss. But some recent audits have shown that this confidence may be misplaced.

Though the usual response to rising theft is to seek out a high-tech solution, technology is rarely the answer.

Nobody wants to acknowledge the possibility, but your own in-house truckers could be robbing you.