Strategy to Enhance International Supply Chain Security

Abstract

This strategy was developed in response to Sections 201 and 202 of the SAFE Port Act (PL 109-347, 120 Stat. at 1901, 1903, October 13, 2006) which require the development of a strategic plan to enhance the security of the international supply chain, including protocols for the expeditious resumption of the flow of trade following a transportation disruption or transportation security incident. The Strategy to Enhance International Supply Chain Security exists within a framework of other national strategies and plans including the National Security Strategy, the National Strategy for Homeland Security, the National Strategy for Maritime Security (and component plans), the National Response Plan, the National Infrastructure Protection Plan, the National Maritime Transportation Security Plan and other strategic plans. As a DHS Strategy, it does not replace these documents. Rather, this strategy seeks for the first time to harmonize their goals into a multi-layered, unified approach for further development by Department components. The Department based its security programs on a layered, risk management approach. The individual elements, programs, and initiatives which compose this strategy are each built upon extensive risk analysis specific to the risk area they cover in the supply chain. Assessments are used to identify the highest risk areas and resources are directed at those areas. For instance, currently all cargo containers destined for the United States are screened through the Advanced Targeting System, and 100% of high-risk cargo is subject to additional scrutiny which may include physical inspection or scanning via nonintrusive sensor technologies. This strategy identifies critical nodes where security efforts achieve the greatest impact across the breadth of the international supply chains.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA471391

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of Homeland Security

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Computer Network Security
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Employment
  • Foreign Relations
  • Government Procurement
  • Health Services
  • Interagency Coordination
  • International Trade
  • Management Personnel
  • Marine Transportation
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Security Personnel
  • Supply Chain Integrity
  • Transportation Infrastructure

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.