U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has many technological initiatives to speed up its processes. For example, the dock worker identification program creates a common database of authorized personnel at ports of entry, which can create efficiency. However, it can also create drawbacks for a fluid workforce.

Referring to the U.S. Customs process, discuss the balance between security and speed in a global supply chain and offer examples of when those two factors might be in conflict.