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The Risks that Manufacturing Firms are Facing and the Impact that Follows

Fusion Risk Management

The reach and criticality of global manufacturers impacts almost everyone. Manufacturers are responsible for sourcing and producing life-sustaining food, medicine, commodities, and goods that we rely on. Additionally, operating in a global environment leaves manufacturers vulnerable to the results of geopolitical tensions.

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Transportation Worker Identity Credential: Reviving the Qualified Technology List With Simple Self-Certification Approval Process

Security Industry Association

Qualified Technology Listing Process and Purpose TWIC readers and supporting systems are currently being evaluated and, if approved, are listed on a TWIC Self-Certification Qualified Technology List (TWIC SC QTL) that is made available to maritime facilities, vessel operators and the general public by the TSA.

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Security Industry Association Applauds Passage of Chips Bill

Security Industry Association

Manufacturing. semiconductor manufacturing, including $39 billion in incentives for building and modernizing U.S. Expansion of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP). 1874) Advanced materials science, including composites 2D materials, other next-generation materials and related manufacturing technologies.

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A Guide to Completing an Internal Audit for Compliance Management

Reciprocity

Regular internal audits help your organization to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. Internal auditing is an important and valuable activity for your firm since it helps you gain client trust and prevent costly fines connected with non-compliance. Operational audit.

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Amplifying School Security With Gunshot Detection Systems

Security Industry Association

Nearly 60% of active shooter incidents at educational institutions since Columbine in 1999 have occurred in high schools, and about 21% have occurred in middle schools or junior high schools. At Virginia Tech in 2007, an active shooter managed to go undetected for two and a half hours after his first two shots were fired in a dormitory.

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Security Industry Association Appoints John Nemerofsky as Chair of SIA Member Engagement and Experience Committee

Security Industry Association

If you are a manufacturer, you have the opportunity to help develop standards that shape the industry. He has been consistently active within SIA in many different areas as a speaker, mentor, board member, event sponsor and all-around evangelist of the importance of association involvement.

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IntelligentSIA: New Member-Created Resources, Can’t-Miss Events and Courses, Networking Opportunities and More

Security Industry Association

Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. The SIA Proptech Report evaluates proptech trends, market size and buying interests affiliated with security solutions in commercial real estate, including office environments and multifamily housing.