Enhance Supply Chain Security with ISO 28000 Certification Offered by BM Certification
As global supply chains grow more complex, ensuring security has become more vital than ever. Organizations are continuously facing security risks that seriously threaten their operations. High-value goods are often targeted for theft; sensitive data is vulnerable to cyberattacks. These types of security incidents can result in significant financial losses, business disruption, legal liabilities, and reputational harm.
ISO 28000 is the international standard that defines requirements for risk management in the supply chain, covering processes such as planning, implementation, monitoring and improvement of security. Standard offers a structured and comprehensive framework to help organizations effectively manage and mitigate security risks throughout their supply chain.
About ISO 28000
ISO 28000 sets out the requirements for a security management system, including aspects relevant to the supply chain. The standard provides recommendations covering risk assessment, security controls and strategies, procedures, processes, treatments, and security plans, aligning it more closely with ISO 22301, which emphasizes business continuity management.
Generally, security management system is a comprehensive framework of operating principles and guidance to protect the organization’s assets, data and operations from various threats.
ISO 28000 supports transparency and control over all logistics and resource management activities, ensuring a proactive approach to minimizing disruptions and vulnerabilities.
Who Needs ISO 28000 Certification?
Given that security incidents can happen unexpectedly, it is vital for organizations to take a proactive stance on security management.
ISO 28000 can be applied to all types and sizes of organizations (e.g. commercial enterprises, government or other public agencies and non-profit organizations) which intend to establish, implement, maintain and improve a security management system. Standard provides a common approach and is not industry specific.
Most often, the certification process begins:
- Logistics companies
- Freight and cargo operators
- Port operators and shipping companies
- Manufacturers involved in global trade
- Customs brokers and warehousing providers
- Any organization with a complex or sensitive supply chain
Implementing a security management system allows organizations to identify and protect their critical assets, such as products, data, infrastructure, property, and personnel, through the application of appropriate security measures and controls. Furthermore, a well-functioning security management system helps organizations strengthen stakeholder confidence, enhance their reputation, boost operational efficiency and profitability, and lower long-term costs.
Benefits of ISO 28000 Certification:
Enhanced Supply Chain Security: Identify, prevent, and respond to security threats effectively. Proactively manage security risks (including physical threats, cyberattacks, or operational risks) at every stage of supply chain and reduce the likelihood of losses or disruptions in deliveries. Identify and address security-related opportunities. Encompasses physical security measures, technological solutions, like monitoring and tracking systems to enhance supply chain security. Align security measures with strategic business objectives.
- Relationships with stakeholders: Manage relationships with relevant interested parties in the supply chain, build trust with business partners and customers. Demonstrate compliance with ISO 28000 through third-party certification.
- Protect company reputation: High level of security protects the company from reputation risk due to incidents.
- Compliance with legal requirements: Meet national statutory, international regulations, requirements related to supply chain security as well voluntary security requirements.
- Operational Efficiency: Reduce delays, losses, and costs from security incidents. Maintain a secure operational environment. Respond effectively to security breaches.
- Competitive Advantage: Differentiate your business in a competitive global market.
- Continuous Improvement: Ensure regular review and update of security management procedures to stay ahead of emerging risks.
Why Choose BM Certification?
BM Certification is an internationally recognized certification body with extensive experience in management system auditing and certification. BM Certification provides non-accredited services for ISO 28000 certification, using the same quality approach, assessment level, and accurate and clear audit documentation (audit report) as for other management systems. Our auditors understand the importance and complexity of supply chains and perform effective compliance assessments, ensuring your company gets added value from the audit.
Partner with BM Certification to ensure your supply chain is secure, resilient, and future-ready.