The Business Alliance for Secure Commerce (BASC) management system is a strategy to strengthen the security and efficiency of companies in the logistics sector by preventing illegal activities such as smuggling and drug trafficking. The problem lies in the need to evaluate its impact on operational efficiency and security. Prior to its implementation, the company had deficiencies in traceability, regulatory compliance and security, and employees did not have a clear understanding of the impact of this system on these aspects. To assess this impact, a mixed methodology was used, combining a document review and a questionnaire structured in five key sections: general data, perception of safety, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and challenges and benefits of the system. The results indicate improvements in performance indicators: on-time deliveries increased from 88 % to 96 %,...

The Business Alliance for Secure Commerce (BASC) management system is a strategy to strengthen the security and efficiency of companies in the logistics sector by preventing illegal activities such as smuggling and drug trafficking. The problem lies in the need to evaluate its impact on operational efficiency and security. Prior to its implementation, the company had deficiencies in traceability, regulatory compliance and security, and employees did not have a clear understanding of the impact of this system on these aspects. To assess this impact, a mixed methodology was used, combining a document review and a questionnaire structured in five key sections: general data, perception of safety, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and challenges and benefits of the system. The results indicate improvements in performance indicators: on-time deliveries increased from 88 % to 96 %,...