SupplyChain Magazine July 2017 | Page 26

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DATA FRAUD AND DIGITAL THEFT

From supply chain partners to 3PLs , the number of individuals required to operate a supply chain grows exponentially larger as a company does . Each of those individuals represents a potential security risk - the wider the network , the larger the gaps . From proprietary designs and research to billing information , the data carried through your supply chain is just as important as any physical components your company may be moving . As new warehousing innovations like the IoT and RFID-based shelving practices become more commonplace , hacking , spoofing and digital theft will inevitably follow suit .
26 July 2017