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Tom Meehan, CFI

President at CONTROLTEK

New York, United States

Tom Meehan is a highly regarded expert speaker, author, and advisor with a diverse range of areas of expertise including risk, cybersecurity, fintech, retail, sustainability, and flexible packaging. As the president of CONTROLTEK, a company specializing in manufacturing and digital transformation, Tom plays a pivotal role in guiding the company's strategic initiatives with a strong emphasis on sustainable business practices.

In his position, Tom oversees the core sectors of Tamper-Evident Packaging, EAS, and RFID, taking charge of day-to-day operations, sales, customer growth, and retention. He is deeply committed to fostering a positive company culture that values innovation and excellence.

Throughout his career, Tom has held leadership positions where he has effectively utilized his extensive knowledge in technology, risk management, loss prevention, and operations. His contributions to the field of loss prevention have been substantial, earning him a reputation as an industry expert.

Tom's expertise extends beyond his role at CONTROLTEK. He serves as the retail technology editor at Loss Prevention Magazine, where he shares his insights and keeps professionals abreast of the latest trends and advancements in the industry. Additionally, he hosts The Cash News Podcast and co-hosts the CrimeScience podcast for the Loss Prevention Research Council, further solidifying his position as a thought leader in the field.

Tom's professional qualifications include being a CFI (Certified Forensic Interviewer) and a Master Black Belt in Six Sigma, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

With his wealth of experience and diverse expertise, Tom Meehan is a trusted authority in risk management, cybersecurity, fintech, retail, sustainability, and flexible packaging. He brings valuable insights and guidance to organizations seeking to navigate complex challenges and drive growth in these areas.

Tom Meehan, CFI Points
Academic 0
Author 1099
Influencer 197
Speaker 202
Entrepreneur 0
Total 1498

Points based upon Thinkers360 patent-pending algorithm.

Thought Leader Profile

Portfolio Mix

Company Information

Company Type: Company
Minimum Project Size: N/A
Average Hourly Rate: N/A
Number of Employees: 51-250
Company Founded Date: 1976

Areas of Expertise

5G 30.08
Agentic AI 32.00
Agile 30.03
AI 32.42
AI Ethics 30.62
AI Governance 30.61
AI Infrastructure 31.62
Analytics 30.04
Big Data 30.11
Business Continuity
Business Strategy 30.20
Careers 30.30
Cloud 30.06
COVID19 100
Creativity 30.43
Cryptocurrency 32.65
CSR
Culture 30.11
Customer Experience 30.05
Customer Loyalty
Cybersecurity 35.23
Design 31.52
Design Thinking 31.48
Digital Disruption 30.33
Digital Transformation 30.19
Digital Twins 30.39
Diversity and Inclusion
Emerging Technology 30.23
Energy 51
Finance 31.06
FinTech
Future of Work 30.10
Generative AI 32.25
GovTech 30.13
GRC 30.04
Health and Safety 30.78
Innovation 32.98
International Relations 32.02
IoT 30.14
IT Operations 32.26
IT Strategy
Leadership 30.23
Legal and IP
Management 30.17
Marketing
National Security 33.10
Open Innovation
Personal Branding
Predictive Analytics 30.01
Privacy 31.62
Procurement
Project Management
Retail 82.27
Risk Management 38.99
Sales 62.25
Security 52.89
Social 50.24
Supply Chain 31.15
Sustainability 31.34

Industry Experience

Aerospace & Defense
Consumer Products
Financial Services & Banking
High Tech & Electronics
Manufacturing
Other
Professional Services
Retail

Publications & Experience

108 Article/Blogs
Telecom Attack Foiled: Secret Service Disrupts NetworkThat Could Have Crippled NYC Communications
TalkLP News: Talking Tech With Tom
January 08, 2026
At the UN General Assembly, the Secret Service disrupted a massive SIM network that could have shut down all of New York's phones.

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Tags: Digital Disruption, GRC, Social

The Liar’s Dividend: When Seeing Is No Longer Believing
Loss Prevention Magazine
December 18, 2025
Have you ever wondered if that social media post, photo, video, or even news clip you’re seeing is real? This isn’t just a hypothetical question. The rise of affordable, advanced AI has made deepfakes entirely possible. What you are seeing, even if it’s convincing, could be completely fake or altered.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Social

Seeing the Truth: How Recording Interviews Protects Retailers and Employees Alike
Loss Prevention Magazine
December 06, 2025
It is understandable for retailers to focus on external theft in their efforts to reduce shrink especially with the growing scourge of organized retail crime. But internal theft continues to represent a major contributor to shrink losses.

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Tags: Retail, Risk Management, Sales

Why I Decided to Take the CFI Evolved Course
Loss Prevention Magazine
October 14, 2025
I’ve been a Certified Forensic Interviewer since 2015. In my previous roles in retail, it was the best-in-class standard for interview and interrogation techniques. You might be wondering why the CEO of the largest manufacturer of cash protection tamper-evident bags—and the fastest-growing RFID and EAS provider in the world—would decide to take the leap and enroll in the CFI Evolved course.

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Tags: Emerging Technology, Leadership, Retail

Revisiting Your Business Resilience Strategy: The Key to Staying Ahead
Loss Prevention Magazine
July 17, 2025
Today’s news can often feel disheartening—sometimes even alarming. From unprecedented weather events—such as regions receiving over a foot of rain in less than 24 hours—to escalating global conflicts, the lingering effects of recent pandemics, and increasingly strict customs regulations and border security, the list of controversies and crises seems to grow by the day.

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Tags: Future of Work, Security, Social

Talking Tech with Tom: AI Stole Your Job Kind Of, But Not Really
TalkLP News: Retail Rundown
June 05, 2025
A highly developed North Korean operation implants its IT workers in U.S. and Western companies to work remotely. These workers, using stolen or fabricated identities, secure jobs with major corporations, including many Fortune 500 firms.

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Tags: AI, Generative AI

Talking Tech with Tom: Creepy or Cool? GeoSpy: The AI Tool That Can Pinpoint Your Location From a Single Photo
TalkLP News: Retail Rundown
May 29, 2025
An AI tool that can unveil a person's whereabouts from a solitary image in mere moments has arisen. This development provokes urgent considerations about an already frayed digital privacy and personal security.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Generative AI

Talking Tech with Tom: Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Making Technology Work for Everyone
TalkLP News: Retail Rundown
May 22, 2025
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which took place on May 19, 2025, prompted me to think more deeply about the digital accessibility needs of the more than 1 billion people worldwide living with disabilities.

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Tags: Emerging Technology

One Minute Mentor with Tom Meehan
Loss Prevention Magazine
May 09, 2025
In this episode of our One Minute Mentor video series, CONTROLTEK CEO Tom Meehan tells LPM Assistant Editor Allie Falk about the most important traits for a high performance leader.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Leadership, Social

Talking Tech with Tom: Why You Should Care About Apple’s Fight Against the UK’s iCloud Encryption Order
TalkLP News: Retail Rundown
May 08, 2025
Apple is resisting the UK government's order to weaken iCloud encryption. While this might seem like a foreign policy issue, it has significant implications for Americans. Here are the crucial details.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Cloud, Cloud

Talking Tech with Tom: The Rise of Conversational AI
TalkLP News: Retail Rundown
May 01, 2025
Sesame’s new Conversational Speech Model (CSM) has people talking—not just because it’s a new AI product, but because of how unsettlingly human it sounds.

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Tags: AI, Generative AI, Social

Talking Tech with Tom: The Digital Dependency Dilemma
TalkLP News: Retail Rundown
April 24, 2025
Are You Prepared for the Next Outage? In today’s digital-first world, workplace and personal communication rely heavily on platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Skype. Now is the time to ask: How well do I and my organization handle outages? Is our contingency plan solid, or are we simply hoping these platforms stay online?

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Tags: Business Strategy, Future of Work

Talking Tech with Tom
TalkLP News: Retail Rundown
April 17, 2025
This advanced AI program introduces powerful new features, including DeepSearch and Think Mode, positioning it as a competitor to ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Perplexity AI.

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Tags: AI

Talking Tech with Tom: DuckDuckGo Expands AI Search While Keeping Privacy First
TalkLP News: Retail Rundown
April 10, 2025
DuckDuckGo is sharpening its AI-controlled search while maintaining a focus on user privacy. Its AI-generated answers now pull from across the entire web—not just Wikipedia—and users can control how often they appear or turn them off entirely if they prefer."

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Tags: AI, Privacy

Talking Tech with Tom
TalkLP News: Retail Rundown
April 03, 2025
An extensive investigation conducted by Consumer Reports has revealed that several readily accessible artificial intelligence voice cloning programs offer virtually no meaningful protections against fraud and impersonation.

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Tags: AI

Talking Tech with Tom
TalkLP News: Retail Rundown
March 20, 2025
A Few of Tom’s Favorite ChatGPT Prompts

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Tags: AI

Talking Tech with Tom
TalkLP News: Retail Rundown
March 13, 2025
TikTok’s Secret to Success: Unmatched Data Collection and Algorithmic Precision

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Tags: Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Social

Talking Tech with Tom
TalkLP News: Retail Rundown
March 06, 2025
Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: The Future of AI
Wearables or Just a Bold Experiment?

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Tags: AI

Talking Tech with Tom
TalkLP News: Retail Rundown
February 27, 2025
DeepSeek’s Disruption: A Wake-Up Call for AI Innovation and Security

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Tags: AI, Generative AI, Security

Talking Tech with Tom
TalkLP News: Retail Rundown
February 20, 2025
Apple Intelligence: A Disappointing Debut

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Tags: AI

Talking Tech with Tom
TalkLP News: Retail Rundown
February 13, 2025
Technology is moving fast—sometimes too fast. Whether it’s the latest AI breakthrough, a bold new gadget, or the impact of emerging tech on retail security, staying ahead of the curve isn’t just interesting—it’s essential.

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Tags: AI, Retail, Security

The AI Equation: Realities, Risks, and Rewards
Loss Prevention Magazine
November 11, 2024
Most people are now aware that artificial intelligence exists. However, relatively few have a realistic grasp of what it is, how to use it, or how it already affects their lives. Because AI is so misunderstood and so misrepresented in the media, we should start with a definition.

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Tags: AI, Risk Management

Cellphone Tracking: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Loss Prevention Magazine
September 25, 2024
Our activities are tracked and collected by data marketers, which then enable advertisers to immediately target us with ads matching our demonstrated interests.

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Tags: 5G, Security

CONTROLTEK Announces Tom Meehan as New CEO
Loss Prevention Magazine
August 02, 2024
CONTROLTEK is proud to announce the appointment of Tom Meehan as chief executive officer. This transition marks a significant milestone in CONTROLTEK’s journey, as Tom shifts from his role as president to guide the company’s strategic vision and continued growth.

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Tags: Future of Work, Sustainability

Cybersecurity in 2024: Trends and Predictions
Loss Prevention Magazine
June 28, 2024
The amazing advances we’ve seen in AI, machine learning, and other fields will continue, leading to broader and more enhanced cybersecurity, along with tighter regulation of the cybersphere generally. Unfortunately, cybercriminals will also be upping their game, so the security sector will need to work hard to keep up.

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Tags: Retail, Sales, Security

1 Author Newsletter
The Top Takeaways from NRF’s Big Show 2023
Loss Prevention Magazine
February 02, 2023
They don’t call it the Big Show for nothing. There were over 35,000 people in attendance from all over the world to talk about retail, technology, strategy, and the future at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show in New York City January 15–17. The conference featured a wide range of keynote speakers, including Walmart US President and CEO John Furner, US Olympian Simone Biles, and executives from many well-known retailers, like Macy’s and Target.

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Tags: Retail, Sales, Social

1 Book
Evolution of Retail Asset Protection
ISBN-10 : 1733916601
February 01, 2019
Evolution of Retail Asset Protection takes the reader through the ways traditional loss prevention and asset protection responded to shifting retail environments and how technology and innovation are changing everything, while some methods can’t keep up .In his highly anticipated book, recognized LP thought leader, Tom Meehan, CFI covers the latest in: Dark web investigation - How to find what bad guys are doing before they do it ORC - The new dimensions of human trafficking and cyber crime Open-source intelligence - What it is and how to use it Cyber crime in retail - How to find what bad guys are doing before they do it Violence in the workplace - The latest mitigation strategies

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Tags: Innovation, Retail, Risk Management

1 Influencer Newsletter
CONTROLTEK to Unveil Enhanced Exit Solution with Real-Time SMS Alerting at NRF Protect
CONTROLTEK
July 03, 2024
"Retailers today face unprecedented challenges in protecting their assets from both internal and external theft," said Tom Meehan, CFI, President at CONTROLTEK. "Enhanced Exit takes retailers’ loss prevention strategy to the next level with the integration of RFID technology to understand at an item level what is leaving the store and alerting them in real-time when it does, so they can take action.”

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Tags: Retail, Sales, Security

7 Keynotes
The Future of Loss Prevention: AI, Intelligence & the New Risk Frontier.
ThinkLP
September 10, 2025
Had a great opportunity to speak at the ThinkLP conference on The Future of Loss Prevention: AI, Intelligence & the New Risk Frontier in September.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Generative AI

AI & Risk: Navigating the Intersection of Innovation and Integrity
International Association of Interviewers (IAI)
April 01, 2025
I spoke at the International Association of Interviewers (IAI) South Chapter Meeting in Frisco, TX. On April 1st, The topic was on AI risk and used cases in investigations from how artificial intelligence is already reshaping investigative work, to the potential pitfalls we need to navigate as professionals in this space.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Generative AI

AI: Basics, Possibilities, and Risks
Currency Research’s Americas Cash Cycle & Payments
November 06, 2024
Currency Research’s Americas Cash Cycle & Payments Seminar in New Orleans. During this presentation, we explored the evolving landscape of AI in the payments industry.

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Tags: AI

AI and Its Evolving Role in Interviews, Interrogations, and Investigations
Elite Training Days 2024
October 16, 2024
The Elite Training Days Event: How does AI impact investigative interviews? I shared interesting insights & perspectives that will have you second-guessing "evidence"... and wonder if your phone is listening to you.

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Tags: AI

Artificial Intelligence: Navigating Definitions, Risks, and Transformative Potential
ARLF 2024 | AXIS Event
August 12, 2024
ARLF 2024 | AXIS Event: Explore the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as we clarify its core definitions and diverse applications. We'll address the ethical and security risks associated with AI and discuss ways to mitigate these challenges. Discover how AI is transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and influencing daily life. Ideal for tech enthusiasts, business leaders, and anyone curious about the future of technology.  

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Tags: AI, Generative AI, Social

Artificial intelligence, its potential risks, challenges, and the future possibilities it holds for everyone.
Solink Security Summit
February 12, 2024
Solink secure summit, where I'll delve into the topic of artificial intelligence, its potential risks, challenges, and the future possibilities it holds for everyone.

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Tags: AI

Cybercrime, ORC, Human Trafficking
New England Crime Analysis & Intelligence Conference
May 09, 2022

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Retail, Sales

1 Media Interview
Talking Tech with Tom: Easy SCO Product Protection?
TalkLPNews.
September 13, 2021
Talking Tech with Tom episode 2 brings you more education on the hottest tech topics — this week’s ControlTek’s newest products and partnerships PLUS the latest innovation in protecting products while making it easy for self-checkout….yep, you heard that right. Self-checkout and even scan and go now have options for protecting high-dollar merchandise. Tom Meehan, Chief Strategy & Information Security Officer at CONTROLTEK USA chats with TalkLP host Amber Bradley on the latest trends in tech and most importantly….do we really have to block those spam calls? Take a listen.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Security

2 Miscellaneouss
Keeping Companies Secure in the Era of COVID
IT Labs
December 22, 2022
Tom Meehan of CONTROLTEK USA joins us to share his thoughts on this subject and his leadership style. Tom is an author and speaker in various technical spaces, so we are honored to have him on CTO Confessions.

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Tags: COVID19, Retail, Sales

Security Budgets: Focus on Justification
K Logix
December 01, 2022
Page 6:
CISO Q&A: Cybersecurity Budgets
Featuring: Bradley Schaufenbuel (CISO, Paychex), Debby Briggs (CSO, NETSCOUT), Doug Graham (Chief Trust Officer, Lionbridge), Jon Fredrickson (CRO, BCBS of RI), Rob Sherman (CISO, American Tower), Tim Swope (CISO, Catholic Health), Tom Meehan (President, ControlTEK)

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Retail, Security

6 Panels
That will never happen to us… until it does. Unforeseen FI risk.
The Americas Cash Cycle & Payments Seminar
November 30, 2023
Tom Meehan and Brad Moody discuss risks that cripple a FI financial and reputational risk with areas concerning Anti Money Laundering, Cyber, Human Trafficking, and Physical risks.
With faster payments, digital currencies and continued cash use, these risks are harder to identify and mitigate than ever before.
These are real and Tom and Brad will discuss why these are important to address proactively and how new technologies can help!

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Tags: Risk Management, Sales

Efficiency and Sustainability in Cash and Digital Payments
The Americas Cash Cycle & Payments Seminar
November 28, 2023

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Tags: Sales, Sustainability

Sustainability & Production
The Americas Cash Cycle Seminar
November 16, 2022
Sustainability is no mere buzzword - for the banknote and cash cycle industry it is imperative that business practices be conducted in an environmentally conscious manner.

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Tags: Sustainability

How COVID is Impacting Cash & The Cash Cycle
The Americas Cash Cycle Seminar
November 30, 2020

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Tags: Security

Cryptocurrency
The Americas Cash Cycle Seminar
November 15, 2019

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Tags: Cybersecurity

Best Practives & Trends in Anti-Counterfeit Techniques in Commerical Banks
Anti-Counterfeit & Currency Conference North America
November 07, 2018
Learn about loss prevention practices, bank-retail relationships, and anti-counterfeit techniques in this interesting panel discussion.

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Tags: Security, Retail

304 Podcasts
Cash Is Growing Where It Matters Most: A Global Reality Check
The Cash News Podcast
January 27, 2026
In this new episode of The Cash News Podcast, Tom, Shaun, and Brad take a step back from the U.S. and European lens to explore what’s really happening with cash around the world.

While digital payments continue to expand, much of the developing world is seeing continued growth in cash usage, not decline. From Africa and Latin America to parts of Asia, cash remains essential for everyday transactions, creating new challenges around infrastructure, vault capacity, currency production, and logistics.

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Tags: Digital Disruption, Retail, Sales

Talking Tech with Tom: Talking Predictions for 2026
TalkLP News
January 20, 2026
Kicking off the new year with real talk. In the latest Talking Tech, host Amber Bradley sits down with me to unpack what’s actually shaping retail and loss prevention in 2026. From supply chain fragility and return-to-office realities to why the “retail apocalypse” never really happened. They go unscripted on AI too, tackling the hard questions around risk, readiness, and what happens if retailers keep hitting pause.

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Tags: AI, Retail, Supply Chain

Cash Isn’t Dead: Why Payment Choice Still Matters
The Cash News Podcast
January 14, 2026
Cash isn’t going anywhere — and new data proves it.

In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, Tom Meehan and Brad Moody break down the latest survey results tied to the Payments Choice Act and what they reveal about how Americans feel about cash today.

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Tags: Digital Disruption, Energy, Retail

Holiday Spending, Consumer Confidence, and Why Cash Still Matters
The Cash News Podcast
December 31, 2025
In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, Brad Moody and Shaun Ferrari unpack the data behind holiday spending, consumer confidence, and payment behavior as we close out the year. From Black Friday and Cyber Monday trends to inflation, unemployment, and credit usage, the conversation explores why spending is rising even as confidence falls.

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Tags: Customer Experience, Sales, Social

The AI Takeover: Redefining Business Resilience in a Rapidly Changing World
The Cash News Podcast
December 17, 2025
What happens when artificial intelligence takes over the mic? In this special episode of The Cash News Podcast, our AI hosts lead the conversation—diving deep into how technology, risk, and resilience intersect in today’s volatile world.

From evolving cyber and physical threats to the myth of “static resilience,” this takeover explores why adaptability, integration, and continuous evolution are now essential for business survival.

Join the AI hosts for a thought-provoking discussion inspired by insights from Tom Meehan, CFI, on how organizations can build dynamic resilience strategies to thrive in constant change.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Generative AI

When Digital Fails: An AI-Hosted Look at Why Cash Still Matters
The Cash News Podcast
November 26, 2025
In this AI-hosted episode, we explore why cash remains essential even as digital payments dominate. The discussion starts with the October 2025 AWS outage and how a single failure in the US-East-1 cluster rippled across finance, travel, communications, entertainment, and government services.

From there, the episode examines digital exclusion, the millions who rely on cash every day, and the real-world consequences when stores go cashless. The AI hosts also unpack policy debates in the US and New Zealand, business concerns around cash handling, the hidden costs of digital payments, and the growing conversation about privacy, control, and economic freedom in a fully trackable digital system.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Digital Transformation

From Miami to Money Matters: Insights from the Americas Cash Cycle Seminar
The Cash News Podcast
November 12, 2025
In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, hosts Shaun Ferrari and Brad Moody recap highlights from the Americas Cash Cycle Seminar in Miami. They discuss emerging trends in cash and digital payments across Latin America, the growing importance of payment choice, and the industry’s reaction to the penny’s removal from circulation.

From cultural perspectives on cash use to the real-world impact of rounding policies and retailer costs, this conversation dives deep into how innovation, policy, and practicality intersect in today’s cash ecosystem.

Whether you’re a banker, retailer, or payments professional, this episode offers a global perspective on how the cash industry is evolving—and why it still matters.

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Tags: Retail, Sales, Social

Fall Conference Season: Cash, Payments, and Collaboration in Motion
The Cash News Podcast
October 29, 2025
In this episode, hosts Shaun Ferrari and Brad Moody recap a packed fall conference season, from Frankfurt to Chicago. They share insights from SWIFT’s Sibos conference and the Secure Cash Transport Association event, exploring how stablecoins, instant payments, and innovation in cash logistics are shaping today’s financial ecosystem. Tune in for key takeaways from global discussions on cooperation, technology, and the future of cash.

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Tags: Social

SPECIAL RE-RELEASE: CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 123 Live @ IMPACT with Dr. Read Hayes, Tom Meehan & Tony D’Onofrio
CrimeScience
October 24, 2025
2022 LPRC IMPACT was a great success! In this week’s episode, our co-hosts discuss the IMPACT Conference and the great preparations taken, the record-setting conference attendance, and a look at the LPRC moving forward into 2023!

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Tags: Retail, Risk Management, Social

Cash Is Still King: Inside Global Money Markets with Josh Cootware
The Cash News Podcast
October 15, 2025
In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, host Brad Moody sits down with Josh Cootware, an international operations expert with years of experience managing programs in regions like Libya, Iraq, Nigeria, and Syria.

Josh shares his firsthand stories about how cash really works in developing and conflict-affected economies, from black-market currency exchanges to the challenges of opening foreign bank accounts, the reality of carrying bags of cash through busy streets, and the hidden bureaucracy behind every transaction.

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Tags: Cryptocurrency, Culture, Digital Transformation

Digital Surge, Cash Floor: America’s Payments Paradox
The Cash News Podcast
October 01, 2025
This week’s Cash News Podcast is an AI-powered takeover. Using the Federal Reserve’s 2024 Diary of Consumer Payment Choice, we break down the paradox of modern payments. Credit cards and mobile tap-to-pay are surging, remote payments keep climbing, and yet cash use has hit a stable “floor” of about seven payments per month.

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Tags: AI, AI Governance, AI Infrastructure

Stablecoins, Regulation, and the Future of Digital Assets
The Cash News Podcast
August 26, 2025
In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, hosts Tom Meehan, Shaun Ferrari, and Brad Moody dive deep into the evolving world of digital assets—focusing on stablecoins, regulation, and recent headlines shaping the crypto space. From Paxos’ $26.5M fine to the Genius Act’s potential guardrails, the conversation unpacks the risks, opportunities, and future of digital currencies in the mainstream financial system.

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Tags: Cryptocurrency, Digital Transformation

Beyond the Hype: How AI Is Changing Work, Law, and Investigations with Tom Meehan, CFI
Truth Be Told
August 20, 2025
Dave Thompson, CFI and Tom Meehan, CFI delve into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. Discover how AI is reshaping careers, the potential risks of bias and automation, and the importance of embracing technology to enhance efficiency. From AI's role in the legal system to its impact on sports and investigations, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the opportunities and challenges of AI.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Generative AI

Cash, Cards & Stablecoins: Payment Choices in a Changing World
The Cash News Podcast
August 19, 2025
In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, hosts Tom Meehan, Shaun Ferrari, and Brad Moody unpack the shifting landscape of payments from the growth of stablecoins and credit card use to the continued importance of cash in an unpredictable world.

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Tags: Cryptocurrency

TalkLP Podcast: Talking Tech with Tom
TalkLP
August 15, 2025
TalkLP podcast host, Amber Bradley, talks tech with CEO of CONTROLTEK, Tom Meehan from the NRF PROTECT trade show floor. Amber and Tom chat about guess what…. AI!

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Generative AI

TalkLP Podcast: Talking TEKNO
TalkLP News
August 15, 2025
CONTROLTEK’s TEKNO van made it’s LP conference debut at NRF PROTECT this year and let’s just say that the TalkLP podcast host Amber Bradley made sure it was all the rage.

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Tags: Emerging Technology, Social

Mark Lowers on Risk, Security, and the Future of Cash
The Cash News Podcast
August 06, 2025
In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, Brad sits down with Mark Lowers, CEO of Lowers Risk Group and President of the Secure Cash & Transport Association (SCTA). They discuss the evolving challenges in high‑risk industries, the role of the SCTA in bringing together key players across the cash ecosystem, and why the Payment Choice Coalition is fighting to keep cash as a vital payment option.

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Tags: Cryptocurrency, Risk Management

CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 209 Ft. Dr. Caleb Bowyer
CrimeScience
July 17, 2025
In this episode of the CrimeScience Podcast, LPRC’s Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Read Hayes, sits down with Research Scientist, Dr. Caleb Bowyer. The conversation explores Dr. Bowyer’s background and his role with the Affect, Detect, Connect framework in relation to loss prevention and life safety protection. They focus on the “Detect” part of the framework while leveraging the 5 Zones of Influence to highlight the possible detection signals throughout the journey to crime.

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Tags: Security

The Cash News: Episode #70: Cash, Choice, and the Future of Payments: Global Trends & Policy Insights
The Cash News Podcast
July 09, 2025
In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, Sean Ferrari and Brad Moody reunite to discuss the evolving payments landscape across Europe and beyond. From varying cash usage across France, Germany, and the UK to takeaways from the recent Currency Conference in Bangkok, they explore how cash remains a resilient, essential payment method worldwide.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Social

CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 208 Ft. David Thorp (Cobb County PD)
CrimeScience
July 08, 2025
In this episode of the CrimeScience Podcast, LPRC’s Director of Research, Cory Lowe, sits down with David Thorpe from the Cobb County Police Department. The conversation explores real-world crime prevention strategies, the role of law enforcement partnerships, and the importance of data-driven approaches in reducing crime.

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Tags: Big Data, Social

Cash & College Life: A Gen Z Take on Spending, Saving, and the Future of Money
The Cash News Podcast
July 02, 2025
In this special edition of The Cash News Podcast, Brad Moody is joined by two very special guests—his daughter Lila and her boyfriend Harrison—for an honest, insightful, and often funny conversation about money through the eyes of Gen Z.

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Tags: Cryptocurrency, Finance

LPRC CrimeScience Podcast Special – Mahesh the Geek Episode 2: Safer retail experiences through AI with Dr. Read Hayes
CrimeScience
June 30, 2025
On this collaborative episode of Mahesh the Geek, Mahesh is joined by Dr. Read Hayes, executive director of the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC), as they explore the evolution of loss prevention, emphasizing the importance of prevention over response in public safety. They discuss the integration of technology, such as AI and body-worn cameras, in enhancing crime detection and prevention.

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Tags: AI, Retail, Security

CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 207 Ft. Scott Ziter (Northeast Shared Services)
CrimeScience
June 19, 2025
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, the team welcomes Scott Ziter, an experienced leader in loss prevention and safety operations. Scott shares insights from his extensive career in the retail sector, including his current role overseeing asset protection for Northeast Shared Services. The discussion explores evolving challenges in retail crime, the importance of collaboration, and innovative approaches to safety and loss prevention. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on fostering partnerships and enhancing security in today’s complex retail environment.

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Tags: Retail, Risk Management, Security

Recycled Plastics 101: What PCR and Post-Industrial Really Mean
The Cash News Podcast
June 18, 2025
This episode of The Cash News Podcast is brought to you by the AI team — stepping in to explore a topic that’s everywhere in sustainability conversations: What exactly is “recycled” plastic?

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Tags: AI, Sustainability

SPECIAL RE-RELEASE: CrimeScience Episode 39 Part 1 – ft. Dr. Ron Clarke
CrimeScience
May 30, 2025
In Part 1 of this episode, Dr. Ron Clarke, renowned criminologist and recipient of the Stockholm Prize of Criminology, discusses the evolution of Situational Crime Prevention, opportunity reduction techniques, the British government’s criminology research department – the Home Office, and more, with host Dr. Read Hayes (LPRC).

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Tags: Retail, Risk Management, Security

1 Presentation
Digital Payments, Digital Currencies, and CBDC's ... Oh My. What are they and what do they mean for cash?
Secure Cash & Transport Association
September 02, 2022
A look at the latest global trends in digital payments with the co-hosts of The Cash News Podcast, Shaun Ferrari of Currency Research, and Tom Meehan of CONTROLTEK.

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Tags: Security

22 Speaking Engagements
AI Risks and Impact: What We Should be Concerned About
SCTA 2025
October 02, 2025
I was honored to speak at the STCA Conference in Chicago this October, where I had the chance to discuss how AI is transforming our industry and shaping what’s next for retail and security technology.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI Ethics, Generative AI

The State of AI in Security: 2025 and Beyond
LinkedIn
August 20, 2025
Last week, I had the opportunity to present on artificial intelligence and its impact on security professionals.

A big thank you to Axis Communications for inviting me to the Retail and Casino Leadership Forum. It was great to reconnect with friends, share ideas, and discuss topics I’m truly passionate about.

I was also humbled (and a little amused) to be called “the AI guy” this marked my 24th AI presentation in the past 33 months.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Generative AI

AI-Powered Asset Protection: Understanding, Applying, and Innovating
NRF Protect 2025
June 24, 2025
Vishal Patel and I examined the power and value of AI-driven solutions, and strengthen your approach to incorporating AI into your asset protection programs.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Generative AI

Securing the Future: AI Applications, Risks & Opportunities in Security
AXIS Communications
May 21, 2025
Leaders in security technology came together to share insights, expertise, and experiences for securing banking & finance institutions on May 21st in NYC.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Generative AI

Loss Prevention Research Council Impact 2025: Cargo Theft Session
Loss Prevention Research Council Impact 2025
March 26, 2025
I was honored to participate in the Cargo Theft Session at the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) Impact 2025 conference in Gainesville, Florida, alongside George Seiler Jr.

Together, we explored the critical issues surrounding cargo theft, discussed best practices, and collaborated on innovative strategies to protect businesses and communities.

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Tags: Security

CONTROLTEK & Zebra: Delivering the Power of RFID Technology
Zebra Technologies
January 28, 2025
Our partnership enables businesses to leverage cutting-edge RFID technology for improved operational visibility, efficiency, and growth potential.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Retail

Redefining AI: Managing Risks in a Transformative Landscape
IAI NORTHEAST CHAPTER
September 17, 2024
IAI NORTHEAST CHAPTER MEETING:
AI - Managing Risks in a Transformative Workplace" explores the implications of artificial intelligence in modern work environments and strategies for mitigating associated risks.

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Tags: AI, Generative AI, Innovation

2024 ACG New Jersey Corporate Growth Conference and Awards
AGC New Jersey
June 11, 2024
It was privilege to have been part of the 2024 ACG New Jersey Corporate Growth Conference and Awards alongside other esteemed honorees.

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Tags: Leadership, Social

Tomorrow's Technology - Today's Legal Concerns
NRF PROTECT
June 06, 2024
Last week at National Retail Federation Protect conference, I had the privilege of sharing the stage with a fantastic group of experts to delve into some of the pressing privacy concerns surrounding AI.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Security

Sustainable Cash Production & Destruction
Currency Research - The Banknote Conference
May 16, 2024
I had a wonderful opportunity to share my insights on Sustainable Cash Production & Destruction with an attentive and highly informed audience.

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Tags: Social, Sustainability

Sustainability in the Cash Cycle
DTS
October 21, 2023
Introduction of EcoLok, the first third party verified 90% post-consumer recycled tamper-evident bag.

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Tags: Design, Retail, Sustainability

Digital Currency Use Cases and the Importance of UX
Digital Currency Conference
May 17, 2023
Discussing the importance of focusing on the end user and sharing findings from the Design Thinking Workshop.

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Tags: Security, Design Thinking

A More Sustainable Cash Cycle
Currency Research
May 16, 2023
Discussing EcoLOK4 and the potential impact this bag can have at creating a more sustainable cash cycle.

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Tags: Sustainability

Cyber Security Current Risk Trends
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
April 26, 2023
As manufacturing processes undertake a digital transformation, there is a greater need to protect critical assets from cybersecurity threats. The Internet of Things (IoT) is providing a plethora of new opportunities to become more efficient and cost-effective for manufacturers, but just as with any technology implementation, proper cybersecurity measures must be in place. Otherwise, the increased reliance on systems, networks and data storage can leave companies particularly vulnerable. By proactively protecting their assets, companies can enjoy the optimization that comes with digitization without worry of risk or vulnerability.

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Tags: Privacy, Security, IoT

Current Risk
The Americas Cash Cycle Seminar
November 14, 2022
The cash cycle has evolved with more self-service customer-facing equipment, more recyclers, more smart safes, and greater use of outsourced cash handling arrangements. Meanwhile, the risk environment is evolving with ATM and other crimes on the rise.

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Tags: Risk Management

How CONTROLTEK Helps Manufacturers Gain Visibility Utilizing RFID
Association of Equipment Manufacturers
April 27, 2022
Speaking on cyber security trends.

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Tags: Cybersecurity

Cyber Security Trends and Strategies
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
April 27, 2022
It’s no surprise that cyber incidents have become a significant concern for large enterprise companies, small to mid-size businesses (SMBs), and consumers alike. Unfortunately, no one is immune from a potential attack, which means all individuals and those inside an organization are at risk to the ever-changing tactics. In this discussion, Tom will share about critical trends in cybersecurity, what he sees as the top risks for companies and how they can mitigate these risks moving forward.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Retail, Sales

The Nexs - Human Trafficking & Organized Retail Crime
Coalition of Law Enforment and Retail (CLEAR)
November 16, 2021
We will be discussing some of the challenges retailers are facing related to Organized Retail Crime (ORC) and Human Trafficking.

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Tags: Privacy, Security, Retail

Dark Web Investigations: Demystifying the Secret Side of the Internet
Retail Association Conference 2019 Reaching New Heights
May 07, 2019
Covering how to leverage the Dark Web in a retail investigation.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Security, Retail

Dark Web Investigations: Discovering the Dark Side of the Internet
GRAORCA
August 29, 2018

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Security

Crypto Currency, Social Media investigations and WZ Interviewing a Booster
METRORCA
April 17, 2018
Discussing ORC and CyberCrime.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Security

The Future of Investigations:​ RFID​
International Association of Interviewers
October 10, 2017
A brief introduction to RFID, how RFID is used in investigations today, a review of specific use cases, and revisiting of some common myths about RFID.

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Tags: Sales, Security

1 Video
Loss Prevention in the Digital Age | Echosec Systems Expert Q&A with Tom Meehan, CFI
Echosec / A Flashpoint Company
May 14, 2020
Tom Meehan, CFI shares with Ariel White about why Open-source Intelligence tools are a vital piece of loss prevention security investigations.

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Tags: Retail, Security

1 Video
Mastering RFID: Tailored Solutions for Efficient Asset Tracking Across Industries
Loss Prevention Magazine
August 14, 2023

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Tags: Innovation, Retail, Sales

4 Webinars
Nerd Out About RFID (in a good way)
TalkLP News
January 29, 2026
Retail doesn’t have a shrink problem. It has a visibility problem. RFID, video, EAS, POS, and AI all tell part of the story, but when nothing connects, teams are left guessing instead of deciding.

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Tags: Retail, Risk Management

Signal Strength: Using RFID as a Key Element of Integrated Ecosystems to Build Intelligence and Detect, Deter, and Disrupt Retail Losses
Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC)
November 20, 2025
In today’s dynamic retail environment, the most effective loss prevention programs are built around intelligence-led decision-making—driven by actionable signals and rooted in evidence. This session, featuring Dr. Cory Lowe (LPRC), Tom Meehan, CFI (CONTROLTEK), and Randy Dunn (Zebra Technologies), explores how RFID technology extends the capacity of LP teams to detect and respond to crime by leveraging digital signals from RFID that complement traditional aural and visual surveillance tools.

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Tags: Retail, Risk Management, Supply Chain

Solutions to Support Digital Transformation in Retail
Loss Prevention Foundation
September 30, 2021
With inventory visibility and the customer experience at the forefront of retail digitization, the team will discuss the unique challenges retailers face as the industry accelerates towards Retail 4.0, and introduce future-ready technology that supports the digital transformation of retail, through customizable solutions for loss prevention, asset tracking, inventory control and much more.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Retail, Sales

Pandemic to "New Normal": Covid Impact and Risk for Retailers
Loss Prevention Foundation
May 29, 2020
CONTROLTEK is dedicated to helping our retail partners stay ahead of the evolving challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare to navigate business in the “new normal”. We have teamed up with Sibylline Ltd., a leading strategic risk advisory company, to shed some light on the global impacts of COVID-19, what retailers can expect and how to respond in order to thrive in this challenging environment.

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Tags: COVID19, Retail, Security

8 Webinars
Make Friends & Influence People: New Uses of LP Camera Infrastructure
Loss Prevention Foundation
January 10, 2023
Discuss new ways for retail Ops/Mktg/Merch to leverage LP camera infrastructure.

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Tags: Retail, Sales, Security

Cyber Security Trends and Strategies
SCTA
May 05, 2022
May 2022 Secure Cash and Transport Association (SCTA)

It’s no surprise that cyber incidents have become a significant concern for large enterprise companies, small to mid-size businesses (SMBs), and consumers alike. Unfortunately, no one is immune from a potential attack, which means all individuals and those inside an organization are at risk to the ever-changing tactics. In this discussion, Tom will share about critical trends in cybersecurity, what he sees as the top risks for companies and how they can mitigate these risks moving forward.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Privacy, Security

Targets, Trends, and Threats in ORC
Loss Prevention Foundation
October 26, 2021
Retailers need to stay up to speed on new trends in ORC, including the ways in which these crimes are being orchestrated, the types of products being targeted, and how ORC impacts other more highly sophisticated organized crimes, such as human trafficking.

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Tags: Retail, Security

COVID and the Irrational Fear of Cash
The Americas Cash Cycle Seminar
November 11, 2020
There has been much news about retailers refusing to accept cash for fear of spreading the virus. Are these fears founded in fact or irrational? Tom and Jessica will discuss some independent research aimed to put these fears to rest. This session will include a live Question & Answers with our presenters.

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Tags: COVID19, Retail, Sales

Retail Offenders in the Digital Age
Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC)
October 06, 2020
Explore the social media lives of retail offenders.

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Tags: Retail, Sales, Security

The Pandemic's Impact on Organized Retail Crime (ORC)
Continuing Education Center
August 02, 2020
Learning Objectives:

Describe how history has proven that theft increases after national and global events that have a significant economic impact.
Postulate how post-COVID-19, retailers are likely on the verge of a substantial increase in internal theft and organized retail crime (ORC).
Debunk some of the myths and misconceptions about ORC, to include how it differs from traditional shoplifting.
Recognize the value of partnerships with other retailers to respond to an increase in ORC activity as retail stores begin to reopen after months of closures.

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Tags: COVID19, Retail, Sales

Lessons Learned: from Practioner to Solution Provider
Global Retail Crime Summit
July 16, 2020
Discussion on moving from retail practitioner to solution provider.

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Tags: Retail

COVID-19 Accelerating the Future of Retail
Global Retail Crime Summit
July 16, 2020
Reviewing COVID-19 and the acceleration of the digital transformation and how it affects retail and beyond.

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Tags: Retail

11 Workshops
Design Thinking Workshop - Luxottica Team
CONTROLTEK
November 12, 2024
Last week marked another milestone in our journey of collaborative innovation at CONTROLTEK.

We spent two immersive days conducting a design thinking workshop with EssilorLuxottica AP team and it reminded me why I chose to join CONTROLTEK after my years in retail.

The difference at CONTROLTEK We don't just sell solutions – we co-create them. Design thinking puts our customers at the heart of innovation, pushing us beyond conventional problem-solving to discover creative ways of enhancing customer experience while protecting products.

The workshop embodied our commitment to deep customer collaboration. Through empathy mapping, ideation, and rapid prototyping, we uncovered insights that will shape solutions that work in the real world of retail.

Having been on the retailer side, I can say this approach sets us apart. We're not here to just sell – we're here to elevate the entire industry by working side-by-side with our partners to solve complex challenges.

Excited to see these innovative ideas come to life!

Thank you to Mike Jessee, MBA, MS | Millie Kresevich LPC and the entire team for the collaboration and participation.

Thank you to Kim Scott, Wade Holman, and Francesca DeSantis, MS for support in planning and facilitation of this workshop.

#RetailInnovation #DesignThinking #LossPrevention #CustomerExperience #RetailTechnology

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Tags: Design Thinking, Leadership, Retail

Design Thinking Workshop - Under Armour Protect Team
CONTROLTEK
April 04, 2024
I had the distinct honor and pleasure of facilitating and design thinking workshop for the Under Armour Protect Team.

It’s immediately apparent when you encounter a team emanating from a company with an exceptional culture - the energy and vibe are simply unmatched. From the facilities to our interactions, every aspect of this experience was phenomenal.

One of the highlights of collaborating at CONTROLTEK is we are always engaging with our friends, clients, and peers in the industry. Truly an enriching experience!

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Tags: Design Thinking, Leadership

Design Thinking Workshop - Rite Aid & Solution Providers
CONTROLTEK
December 01, 2023
Hosted at the Rite Aid Innovation Center, this Design Thinking Workshop aimed to encourage creative problem-solving and foster a collaborative spirit among industry professionals. Rite Aid, a trusted and well-established pharmacy-led health and wellness company, extended invitations to its solution providers and their AP team to engage in a dynamic exploration of challenges faced within their stores.

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Tags: Design Thinking

Innovative Process Excellence Workshop by CONTROLTEK
The Americas Cash Cycle & Payments Seminar
November 28, 2023
Participants delved into a dynamic learning experience, exploring the synergies between Design Thinking and Six Sigma methodologies. Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, attendees gained the skills and insights needed to seamlessly integrate these powerful problem-solving approaches into their professional endeavors, fostering a culture of innovation.

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Tags: Design Thinking

Design Thinking Workshop - Rite Aid
CONTROLTEK
November 14, 2023

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Tags: Design Thinking, Retail, Sales

Design Thinking Workshop - Burlington
CONTROLTEK
November 07, 2023

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The CONTROLTEK Method of Design Thinking
APEX
September 15, 2023
Designing is more than creating products and services, it transforms the way we create value. This non-linear process is a problem-solving approach to force loss prevention and asset protection professionals to think differently about their challenges and identify improved solutions. The CONTROLTEK Method of Design Thinking consists of 4 phases.

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Tags: Design Thinking, Retail, Sales

The CONTROLTEK Method of Design Thinking: Bank Note Design
The Digital Currency Conference
May 17, 2023

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The CONTROLTEK Method of Design Thinking
The Digital Currency Conference
May 15, 2023
Attendees will have the chance to learn and apply an innovative problem-solving approach to the currency and cash handling industry.

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Tags: Design Thinking

The CONTROLTEK Method of Design Thinking: Circle K
CONTROLTEK
February 23, 2023

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Design Thinking Workshop - ACCS
CONTROLTEK
November 14, 2022
Designing is more than creating products and services, it transforms the way we create value. This non-linear process is a problem-solving approach to force loss prevention and asset protection professionals to think differently about their challenges and identify improved solutions. The CONTROLTEK Method of Design Thinking consists of 4 phases.

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Tags: Design Thinking

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