Mexico: A Harbinger

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"With the expansion of C-TPAT to Mexican truck carriers and manufacturers in recent years, the focus on anti-smuggling tactics and conveyance security has markedly improved within Mexico.  Greater partnership between supply chain partners and the authorities have resulted in a significant increase in the seizure of illicit goods and narcotics at the southern border.  An assumption can be made that there has been a reduction in the viability of criminal enterprises to use commercial supply chains as a conduit for their nefarious intentions.

There continues to be a leadership vacuum in the area of domestic cargo security within the United States.  Despite noble efforts over the past few years, the security profession is not well organized in our approach to the problem. 

Mexico simply wants their country back.  They are leery about the security programs the U.S. has encouraged.  The security community must be aware of the valid concerns of our Mexican partners and find ways to meet their goals of preventing smuggling and reducing theft while protecting the people within our supply chain.

As supply chain professionals we must bring all of our talents and resources to bear in order to find innovative solutions to this grave problem.  Innovative approaches to technology, information sharing, conveyance security, and effective workplace violence measures are all required in this effort if Mexico is to live up to its potential as a trading partner and as a peaceful neighbor."

Excerpts from Mexico: A Harbinger
by Kelby Woodard - February 15, 2010