Manufacturing & logistics

Any number of things can have a major impact on manufacturing and logistics, from local politics, to natural disasters, or even something as commonplace as workplace accidents.

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Targeted relevant data

A break anywhere along the supply chain though, can cause costly disruptions which can put related businesses at risk.

By utilising Signal open source intelligence software, and monitoring relevant events as they are happening, business have stream of real time data allowing them to stay on top of emerging incidents which may be impactful.

This increased situational awareness is invaluable, enabling professionals to respond faster and mitigate potential damages - whether that means sourcing raw materials from a new location, or simply being better able to manage end customer expectations.


How Signal has helped the manufacturing and logistics industries

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Threats to a CEO’s person are discovered online as well as personal information about his family found published online.

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A company with executives who make regular visits overseas uses Signal to monitor for potential security risks along their transport routes and in the countries they are planning to visit.

Firefighters respond to a major fire at night, with flames and thick smoke billowing from a building. Emergency vehicles and a ladder are visible, and residential buildings are in the foreground.

Signal provides alerts regarding potential supply chain disruptions - road closures, fires, industrial action, even acquisition of suppliers.


Securing the supply chain: The role of OSINT in logistics

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Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is an integral tool for both security teams and supply chain managers to enable them to gain clear oversight of potential disruptions across the supply chain and implement timely responses.

Read the blog post


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