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Securing Global Transportation Networks

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I am impressed with the authors' argument that the private sector can create value while adopting security measures throughout their transportation network. Usually, businesses view security as a cost, rather than an asset. This book, however, argues that implementing security measures can be a market differentiator and create a competitive advantage for a firm that faces an unexpected disruptive event. I would recommend this book to you if you enjoy reading about the impact of globalization on the US economy. Great read for MBA students!

Total Security Management is a wake up call for global executives. Today's companies are no longer in control of their own fate unless they become proactive. Securing Global Transportation Networks provides an innovative approach to supply chain security and the relationship to value creation. I strongly recommend this book to anyone with responsibility for protecting any part of the supply chain or operating in the business of trade.

This book provides a very detailed process -Total Security Management (TSM) - for implementing security into the global supply chain in such a way that it adds value to the bottom line. A must read for corporate executives and transportation security professionals responsible for protecting the company supply chain. A primer for improving security and beginning to realize a positive rate of return on transportation security investments.

The authors make a very compelling case that organizations should adopt security as a core business concern.

The book empowers its readers by showing how organizations can avoid disruptive events through planning to protect people, facilities, supply chains, and business reputation. It also outlines how to plan for recovery from those inevitable catastrophes. The book includes many real world examples.

Another benefit of the book is that those in the technology sector can gain insights into how to be part of the security solution.

This book is both well written and comprehensive. The authors have described the multiple facets so clearly that you do not need an MBA to read it.

America's transportation networks are vulnerable. The nation's "wake up," on September 11th is now amplified by government and media clarion calls to protect our ports. Securing Global Transportation Networks answers with an ingenious foundation using Demming's Total Quality Management as its blueprint. Anyone in the public, private, or academic sectors who is serious about transportation will mark themselves ahead of the curve with a first edition of SGTN on their bookshelf.

This brilliantly written text shows Ritter's ability to take a very complex subject and make it simple and easy to understand. As pioneer of Total Security Management, Ritter provides the reader with a value management solution within their core business function. This is extremely valuable information for anyone in the trade, safety and security, logistics and transportation industries. Susan Wellman, Business Owner, SA Advisors Securing Global Transportation Networks

Ritter's book is a lesson for all CEO's and C-level execs on the importance of understanding the value of security at each critical link in their supply network. Through real examples and thorough explanations the book takes a practical approach to explaining and encouraging the value of security -- for most it is the most critical piece of their business because when it fails, the business usually fails. It's that simple. Securing Transportation Networks helps any executive understand how security adds value to their bottom line and their long term success. In my experience the ROI for any investment is management's top concern -- the book provides the why's and the benefits of a system that more holistically includes security in every day processes ultimately assuring business continuity and survival. Can't recommend it highly enough -- not only for those involved in supply chain but for any executive who relies on other suppliers or networks for their business.

This is an excellent book for anyone involved at any level in securing our global transportation networks; or ultimately for anyone that makes decisions that will have an affect positively or negatively on the ability for security personnel to execute their jobs. The book provides a solid foundation by presenting the Total Security Management (TSM) concept in building blocks that tie in together to formulate a strong base of knowledge.

The presented information is easy to understand for all personnel and shows how by following these guidelines they will achieve greater security of all assets (fixed, in-transit, brand equity, and human capital) and just as importantly, how they will do so with costs in balance to the risk level needed for that particular industry or organization. By providing such a strong foundation, the security industry and more specifically security personnel, now have another strong tool at their disposal for presenting a common frame of reference to advance all aspects of securing the transportation network and doing so in line with the concerns of companies that are facing a down and challenged economy.

Perhaps this is its strongest asset, in providing personnel in the security field with a solid tool and base of reference to assist them with highlighting and justifying what are truly legitimate concerns for their specific industry while at the same time providing strong evidence to support their conclusions; and ultimately show how well thought out actions and expenditures based on sound metrics will be in that organizations best interests and will ultimately prove cost effective in the long term both in terms of dollar values and brand equity.

Everything we use everyday comes from somewhere. Getting that product from point A to point B in a timely, cost-effective way is important to everyone in the transportation industry. But the attacks against America both domestically and abroad have shown that we are as vulnerable as ever, and one way to secure our business interests is to secure our transportation networks.
That is the subject of this excellent book, written by three veterans of the industry and featuring a foreward by Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of Homeland Security. Using their years of experience, the authors develop in the book the concept of Total Security Management, and use compelling case studies to illustrate their point that a secure business is a successful business. The book breaks down the global transportation process, shows where value is added along the way, and how to maximize that value while minimizing risk, not only from terrorism but from other less malicious but equally damaging impacts. The book further demonstrates the financial benefits of investing in security, and also how to protect physical corporate assets, whether they be fixed or goods in transit. A "Book of the Month" of the American Society for Industrial Security in December 2006, this book is a must for anyone working in or around global transportation industries.

Its a great book, very usefull. The product arrived in time and in proper conditions.