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10/14/2021
Mike Foster
Mike is a dedicated cybersecurity consultant and artificial intelligence specialist who understands the unique security challenges facing wholesale distribution operations. With years of experience consulting with hundreds of companies across North America, he provides comprehensive cybersecurity audits, guidance, and training tailored to businesses where operational continuity and data security are mission-critical. He has earned prestigious certifications, including CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) and CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor). He is the author of The Secure CEO: How to Protect Your Computer Systems, Your Company, and Your Job. Mike is widely recognized as a leading authority in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, with particular expertise in securing complex multi-location operations and protecting digital supply chain systems. Having delivered more than 1500 presentations worldwide, Mike has earned a reputation for transforming technical concepts into actionable strategies that distribution industry leaders can immediately apply. His practical approach resonates with executives who must balance security requirements with operational efficiency. Whether you're leading a regional distribution center or overseeing a global supply chain network, Mike provides the insights needed to protect your operations, customer relationships, and bottom line in an ever-evolving threat landscape.
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Working at Cross-Purposes: How Distributors and Manufacturers Can Manage Conflict Successfully
Mike Marks
It takes a long time to develop good distributor-supplier relationships; unfortunately, it only takes a short time to destroy them. Best seller Working at Cross-Purposes, written by Mike Marks, Tim Horan, and Mike Emerson, takes a look at what really drives these relationships, how often they go bad, and why.