All posts tagged supply chain

Shipping and the supply chain may be the next to face the threat of cyber attacks

by Carol Miller, MHI VP of Marketing and Communications U.S. maritime ports handle more than $1.3 trillion in cargo annually. The operations of these ports are supported by information and communication systems, which are susceptible to cyber-related threats. Failures in these […]

Security & Supply Chain: The Container Security Initiative (CSI)

by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling The Container Security Initiative (CSI) was created by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (formerly the U.S. Customs Service) in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. It […]

More women needed in supply chain management

by Carol Miller, MHI VP of Marketing and Communications Women account for 37% of students enrolled in university supply chain courses, but only 5% of top-level supply chain positions at Fortune 500 companies are filled by women, according to SCM World. […]

Security & Supply Chain: Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)

by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) was established by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. C-TPAT was established to improve supply chain security […]

Speakers from Walmart, Google and Cisco to headline 2014 MHI Executive Summit & Annual Conference

by Carol Miller, MHI VP of Marketing and Communications MHI has announced the speaker lineup for the 2014 MHI Executive Summit & Annual Conference. MHI has expanded the educational and informational offerings at this event to better serve our members and address […]

Kellogg pledges to reduce carbon footprint as Oxfam targets big brands

by Carol Miller, MHI VP of Marketing and Communications Kellogg recently pledged to reduce its carbon footprint, move to sustainable sourcing, and push its supply chain to reduce carbon emissions. Among the specifics promised by Kellogg: a move to responsible sourcing of […]

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