Cargo theft surged again in 2025 — not just as a crime trend, but as a signal of deeper supply chain vulnerabilities. As organized networks evolve, and economic and geopolitical pressures persist, traditional approaches to cargo security are no longer enough.
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Integrated Risk Assessment in the Supply Chain
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Alex Pillow, Senior Director of Partnerships & Acquisitions (Corporates & Government Unit) at Moody’s and host of the podcast KYC Decoded, for a practical breakdown of how “know your customer” (KYC), third-party due diligence, and third-party risk management map directly onto modern supply chain realities. Alex demystifies integrated risk assessment, connects KYC practices to supplier onboarding and end-tier visibility, and shares where orchestration logic and high-quality data (master data management, beneficial ownership, and external risk signals) meaningfully cut time-to-decision.