Title :
Enhancing supply chain security with vulnerability management and new technology
Author :
Salmela, H. ; Toivonen, Sirra ; Scholliers, J.
Author_Institution :
VTT Tech. Res. Centre of Finland, Tampere, Finland
fDate :
12/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This study discusses risk management tools and the mobile enterprise factory innovation process as a motor for security enhancement using new technological solutions. New technologies provide opportunities for increasing the overall security and safety of shipments by proactive supply chain risk management and introduction of powerful security solutions. Concept development methods, risk management tools and technology expertise were combined to a process that resulted in effective business solutions for enhancing supply chain security. As practical results, this study presents a new risk assessment model, the supply chain security and technology management model, and a case study of a solution for integrity monitoring of shipments.
Keywords :
risk management; supply chains; technology management; mobile enterprise factory innovation process; powerful security solution; proactive supply chain risk management; risk assessment model; risk management tool; security enhancement; supply chain security; technology management model; vulnerability management;
Journal_Title :
Intelligent Transport Systems, IET
DOI :
10.1049/iet-its.2009.0124