Ongoing concerns about terrorism have prompted a flood of new regulations and security initiatives, many of them targeted at the transportation industry and global supply chain. These programs are reshaping the landscape of international trade. This Deloitte Research brief outlines some of the key regulations affecting the transportation industry as well as the potential cost of improved security. The report also goes on to describe how companies can use security investments to improve operations and build competitive advantage. Read the full report in the PDF attachment below.

This brief is based on Prospering in the Secure Economy, a comprehensive report on the subject of security and its impact on the business community, published by Deloitte Research in September 2004.

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