Asset Protection

5 Trends in Food Retail Asset Protection

Arguably, the role of asset protection professionals has changed significantly over the last few years. These leaders must be versatile as they face new and similar threats daily....

How the Food Industry Can Navigate Threat Intelligence

In today’s rapidly evolving risk landscape, the food industry faces a range of security threats, from cyberattacks and supply chain disruptions to organized retail crime and fraud....

Revolutionizing Asset Protection Through AI

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the food industry is transforming how grocery stores approach asset protection. From preventing shrink to enhancing operational efficiency.....

Supporting Collaboration and Resilience in the Food Industry

Jan. 9 marks National Law Enforcement Day, a time to honor the critical role law enforcement plays in keeping our communities safe. In the food industry, the partnership.....

Protecting People, Reputation and Property

Asset protection and grocery resilience continue to be crucial in today's volatile landscape, especially given the challenges posed by supply chain disruptions, inflation, weather, civil unrest.....

Let's Tackle the Real Causes of Food Inflation to Feed American Families

While it has been encouraging to see inflation cool in recent months, it’s been equally frustrating that the current political dialogue has lacked an in-depth, meaningful discussion of the economic subtleties....

Combating Fraud in the Food Industry

Fraudsters are constantly seeking ways to exploit vulnerabilities in the food supply chain. Food businesses can build a strong defense against these threats, protecting their bottom line and ...

From Mayberry to Moore's Law

Moore's Law theorizes that computing power doubles every 18 - 24 months, but what we're experiencing today far surpasses that ...

Recognizing Excellence in Asset Protection

Employees are the first line of defense in protecting a company's assets. They are the eyes and ears of a business and often the first to notice suspicious behavior or potential threats....

Leveraging Technology for Effective Asset Protection Strategies

There are many compelling discussions to be explored regarding the integration of technology-driven solutions in asset protection including improved profitability, enhanced security and increased customer ...

Why Self-Checkout is Here to Stay

At least once a week someone asks me to predict the future of self-checkout. So, here it is—self-checkout is here to stay. I said it! Here’s why I stand by that statement....

Navigating the Complex Threat Landscape: A Call to Action for U.S. Food Retailers

It's critical for food retailers to understand the complex threat environment in 2024 and develop emergency response ...

The Tricky Correlation Between Nonfoods and Asset Protection

Shoppers want as much convenience and simplification as possible, and the reality of retail crime highlights the need for strategic thinking, planning and ...

Traveling This Summer: Keep an Eye Out

For many, summertime means travel. I’m reminded on the news daily that there is more congestion on the roads headed to popular vacation destinations, which I can imagine means that there are more people at the rest stops on the way to those ...

The 2023 Hurricane Season is Upon Us

How quickly a year flies by! I’m still having difficulty processing that May is almost over, let alone that hurricane season is just around the corner. We know that no one in the food industry is immune to inclement weather. Hurricanes, in ...