The National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security. The Path to an Intermodal Security Program

This article will describe how the United States (US) National Strategy to Secure the Global Supply Chain represents the best effort to pave a path forward toward a secure system that maintains the free and efficient flow of goods from point of origin to point of sale through any disruption. Two overarching goals guide the US government’s global supply chain efforts: (1) “secure efficiency” to enhance the security and efficiency of the global supply chain; and (2) “dynamic resilience” to strengthen the resilience of the global supply chain against catastrophic disruptions. The strategy is about managing risks through a layered approach that capitalizes on focused measures aimed at increasing security and resilience, and improving functionality and efficiency. Specifically, the strategy recognizes the need for the US to work in conjunction with other nations and private sector partners to: (1) implement security measures throughout the global system by deterring terrorists from exploiting it as a channel for delivering harm; (2) protect infrastructure critical to the continued operation of the system; and (3) embed resilience throughout the system. The strategy also recognizes that the US must work to improve its domestic system for moving commerce. In order to improve system efficiency and functionality, the strategy must first streamline and reform government security processes. This means the US government will work to remove unnecessary security-related obstacles from the flow of lawful commerce and continuously look for ways to improve, reform, and optimize security measures. The administration will also put new emphasis on adapting and developing new technologies that achieve greater security and efficient movement of commerce. Finally, the US government will expand, develop, and modernize supply chain and border infrastructure by working with Canada and Mexico to assess needs and develop solutions to address them.

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  • Accession Number: 01363024
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Feb 17 2012 8:31AM