Your business should find security as an utmost priority in running day to day operations. The third party logistics aspect of your company should be locked down under security to prevent accidents or liabilities from occurring. A security checklist can help you keep safe and secure.
If you haven't visited the manufacturing facility where your products come from, it might be a good time to do it. Seeing a showroom and a manufacturing facility can be two very different things, so don't be satisfied with just seeing the aesthetics. It might take a trip to a foreign country to see it, but once you get a feel of where your products come from you can rest easier knowing so.
The country in which you obtain your products from should be well picked. A country that is in turmoil from economic or political forces may not be the best area to receive your products from. If something were to occur to the factory, you could stand to lose your inventory and you will be at an odd situation. You may even consider having operations in other countries as well.
Ensure that security is enabled at all parts of a logistics operation- especially the port. Thieves can easily make off with products if you aren't careful, and corrupted employees may do the same. Check the history of satisfaction and any recent new stories associated with a 3PL transportation line before trusting it completely. If your goods get stolen, it's hard to say who is liable, and you may foot the bill.
Even your own operations should be audited to verify security. If you are exporting goods that could be used for military purposes, you have a limited list of countries you will be able to ship to. Even normal consumer goods, such as a hydraulic pump, may be banned from shipment to a country due to its dual use in military operations. A third party logistics company will be able to handle this side of the business for you, so it shouldn't be a hassle.
In its simplest form, security should be all about responsibility. Always have a tight knit operation in which you check inventory and shipments at every opportunity. If you find that you have had a problem with security in the past, it's time to shape up your business the right way, because in its current state it is very clearly flawed.
Closing Comments
Start looking into third party logistics services that could give you a helping hand in verifying your security tactics. These services are very helpful, and can save you more money than you pay them in many cases. The time and effort saved lets you divert your attention to other matters of running your business.
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