Supply chain management

• DHS improving aim to stop counterfeits at the borders

  The Homeland Security Department is taking a two-pronged approach to protecting the federal supply chain. The first addresses the DHS mission cargo crossing into the U.S. The second is an interagency effort to ensure the government is working together on investigations. DHS said seizures of counterfeit goods at the border increased by 20 percent in 2011.

  Management

  June 18, 2012
• Agencies, vendors ramping up to fight supply chain cyber threats

  The White House, Congress, DoD and many others are trying to stem the tide of counterfeit products and software with malicious code from entering federal systems. The administration soon will release recommendations for how all agencies and vendors can improve the security of their products. DoD issued a memo in March requiring changes to how services protect their supply chains.

  Congress

  June 15, 2012
• Agencies taking a more disciplined approach to managing vendors

  GSA, Commerce and others are using supply chain management techniques to buy smarter and more efficiently. Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Steve Kempf said a recent survey of their contractors will help influence the next generation of schedules.

  Technology

  June 12, 2012
• How to keep your supply chain safe

  Supply chain cybersecurity is a growing concern for agencies. John Pironti, an advisor to the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, gives us advice on keeping your supply chain safe.

  Federal Drive

  June 30, 2011
• DoD’s footprint reduced on GAO High Risk List

  The government watchdog agency highlights 30 areas that are at-risk of major problems or failure. Auditors added Interior\'s handling of gas and oil resources, but several on-going challenges saw the scope of oversight shrink because of progress agencies have made.

  Budget

  February 16, 2011