Confronting Ever-Changing Dynamics in Freight Security

Supply Chain Now

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott W. Luton and Karin Bursa are joined by Richie Daigle, Enterprise Account Executive at Tive, and David Shillingford, Co-founder of Everstream Analytics. Together, they discuss the critical challenges of freight security and how the ever-evolving threat landscape impacts global supply chains.

Richie and David share their expertise on the latest trends in cargo theft, the importance of building strategic technology stacks, and how digitization and IoT devices are revolutionizing freight visibility. The discussion also covers the vital role of partnerships and trust across the supply chain ecosystem and how a culture of awareness and collaboration is vital to staying ahead of opportunistic and organized cargo thieves.

Tune in to learn actionable insights on improving supply chain resilience, protecting high-value freight, and responding effectively to rising security threats with advanced technology and strategic planning.

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Intro

(02:06) Addressing freight risks in supply chain

(06:38) Rising cargo theft and security trends

(10:41) Case study: cargo theft in Illinois

(14:18) Technology’s role in preventing cargo theft

(19:22) Digitization and its impact on freight security

(24:26) Building a strategic tech stack for security

(29:01) Enhancing visibility and quick response

(34:42) The cultural element of security awareness

(38:17) Data analytics and predictive capabilities in freight security

(40:12) Implementing standard operating procedures for security

(44:29) The importance of partnering with external experts

(48:49) Success stories and overcoming security challenges

Additional Links & Resources:

• The ABCs of Cargo Security and Loss Prevention webinar: https://bit.ly/3zAirpT
• Connect with Richie Daigle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richiedaigle/
• Connect with David Shillingford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shillingford/
• Learn more about Tive: https://www.tive.com/
• Learn more about Everstream Analytics: https://www.everstream.ai/
• Connect with Karin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinbursa/
• Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/
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This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa, and produced by Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/confronting-ever-changing-dynamics-freight-security-1347