INSTITUTE FOR STANDARD AND QUALITY DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
31/10/2025
In the era of global integration and development, as logistics activities increasingly play a vital role in international trade, ensuring cargo security has become a core concern for all enterprises.
To meet this demand, ISO 28000, an international standard for supply chain security management systems, has been developed as a comprehensive management framework. It enables organizations to proactively identify, control, and minimize risks during the movement of goods.
With the rapid growth of international trade, goods must move across multiple countries, territories, and transit points, leading to increased security risks in logistics. Threats such as theft, terrorism, document fraud, transportation disruptions, or information leakage not only cause economic losses but also significantly affect corporate reputation and competitiveness.
Therefore, implementing a supply chain security management system based on ISO 28000 has become a preferred choice for many organizations and enterprises. It helps establish transparent, reliable supply chain management processes and enhances the ability to respond effectively to global risks.
ISO 28000:2007 is an international standard issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), specifying requirements for a Security Management System for the Supply Chain.
The standard is designed to help organizations establish a management system covering the entire supply chain, supporting risk identification, assessment, and control throughout logistics processes — from raw material sourcing, warehousing, transportation, to distribution to end consumers.
ISO 28000 applies to all types of organizations regardless of scope or size, including manufacturers, logistics providers, seaports, warehouses, and service enterprises. When properly implemented, this standard helps businesses build a comprehensive security and risk management system, increase reliability, and meet the increasingly stringent requirements of international markets.
Applying ISO 28000 certification brings many practical benefits:
Enhanced logistics security: Identify and control threats during transportation, storage, and delivery.
Reduced risks and losses: Prevent intentional acts or unexpected incidents that disrupt the supply chain.
Optimized operations and reduced costs: Security management helps avoid production interruptions and reduces costs related to incident recovery and insurance.
Improved reputation and market expansion: ISO 28000-certified enterprises are highly regarded for professionalism, responsibility, and risk control capability in the global supply chain.
According to ISO 28000 requirements, the system is implemented following the PDCA cycle (Plan – Do – Check – Act) with key steps including:
Establishing a supply chain security policy approved by top management, demonstrating commitment to compliance and continual improvement.
Conducting risk assessment and planning control measures by identifying threats, determining vulnerabilities, and proposing mitigation actions.
Implementing security measures, including personnel training, document control procedures, operational management, and emergency response.
Monitoring, evaluating, and improving the system through regular inspections, corrective actions, internal audits, and management reviews.
ISO 28000 certification can be carried out by independent certification bodies such as the ISSQ Institute, ensuring objectivity.
Within the supply chain system, enterprises play a central role as connectors among stakeholders and as the primary party responsible for cargo security. Ensuring logistics security requires not only procedures or technologies but also strong leadership commitment and active participation from all employees.
From supplier selection, warehouse management, transportation, to final delivery, each department must strictly comply with security requirements, coordinate closely, and continuously update improvements in accordance with ISO 28000 system requirements.
Building a culture of security and responsibility throughout the supply chain helps protect goods effectively while enhancing credibility, partner trust, and competitiveness in both domestic and international markets.
Implementing ISO 28000 is not only a step toward ensuring logistics security but also a long-term strategy to enhance corporate reputation and strengthen trust among global supply chain partners.
A well-structured management system enables enterprises to proactively prevent risks, respond to disruptions, and maintain stable operations even in volatile market conditions.
For Vietnamese enterprises, ISO 28000 acts as a “shield” protecting brand value and operational capability while reinforcing a strong competitive position in international economic integration.
As a conformity certification and training organization, ISSQ Institute is always honored to accompany enterprises in evaluating and certifying supply chain security management systems in accordance with ISO 28000.
For consultation and ISO 28000 certification services, please contact us via hotline (+84) 981 851 111 or email vienchatluong@issq.org.vn | tcvn@issq.org.vn for procedural support.
Published date: October 29, 2025
