Logistics and transportation security : a strategic, tactical, and operational guide to resilience
By: Burns, Maria G
Material type: BookPublisher: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, c2016.Description: xxxix, 380 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.ISBN: 9781482253078Subject(s): Transportation -- Security measures | Hazardous substances -- TransportationDDC classification: 363.12 BU LO Online resources: Location MapItem type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 363.12 BU LO (Browse shelf) | Available | T0055445 |
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Includes index.
Chapter 1. Introduction -- chapter 2. The many faces of security -- chapter 3. Global security and regulatory framework -- chapter 4. Critical infrastructure security : resilience in action -- chapter 5. Classifying security threats through the nine hazardous materials (HazMat or dangerous goods) categories -- chapter 6. Supply chain security : mind the gap! -- chapter 7. Public and private partnerships -- chapter 8. Security technology and innovation -- chapter 9. Security risk analysis -- chapter 10. Combating security threats : the human factor -- chapter 11. Strategic, tactical, and operating process -- chapter 12. The future of global transportation and supply chain networks.
Examining sea, land, and air transportation systems and linkages, this book provides coverage of transportation security. Topics include: hazardous material handling, securing transportation networks, logistics essentials, supply chain security, risk assessment, the regulatory framework, strategic planning, and innovation through technology. The book discusses the differences between safety and security; developmental learning curve encompassing a wide range of subjects; global threats such as terrorism and piracy as well as current regulatory mandates and technological applications, including the latest threat to logistics security, cyber-attack; examines benefits of synergy between the public and private sectors, using a number of case studies and interviews to illustrate increasing collaboration and benefits.